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Bangor police searching for woman a
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Police are looking for a woman they say sexually assaulted a local man and burned his body so badly on Nov. Comment?
Accident or murder? Jury to decide in May 2008 San Carlos Park shooting
Detectives say it was murder. A six-member jury will decide for itself when opening statements and testimony in the San Carlos Park man's second-degree murder trial begin Wednesday. Comment?
Amid prosecutor's stinging criticism, 1st innocence panel in US state faces crucial test
Three years after it was created, the first state agency in the U.S. formed to swiftly assess claims of innocence by convicted inmates has yet to free anyone. Comment?
State's attorney: Shooting was accident; no charges
URBANA Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz has concluded that the shooting of a Champaign teen by a police officer in October was an accident and that no criminal charges will be filed against Officer Daniel Norbits. Comment?
Prosecution Rests in Case of 14-year-old Boy Accused of Murder
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He's a child accused of a very adult crime. A 14-year-old boy, accusing of killing 18-year-old JoJo Brandstatt in a gang-related shooting at a West Valley City golf course last year. Comment?
Teen sentenced in Sweet 16 slaying
The last of nine co-defendants charged with murder by mob following the 2007 death of a teenager at a Sweet 16 party in Caroline County pleaded guilty today to a reduced charge. Comment?
Conn. ex-cop acquitted of manslaughter, assault
HARTFORD, Conn. - A white retired police officer was acquitted Tuesday of manslaughter and assault for shooting two unarmed black men, angering the victims' families and prompting a call for peace from the city's mayor. Comment?
URBANA Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz has concluded that the shooting of a Champaign teen by a police officer in October was an accident and that no criminal charges will be filed against Officer Daniel Norbits. Comment?
Case of slain Marine to be heard outside county
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A North Carolina judge has ruled that the trial of a 22-year-old former Marine accused of killing a pregnant colleague will be held outside the county where authorities say it occurred. Comment?
Boston Blotter: Suspects Named in Two Homicide Cases
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Boston cops have arrested a suspect in the August 25 killing of Erica Field in Dorchester. Comment?
Quadruple homicide suspect dead
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 5:50 p.m. 0 Vote 0 Votes Preliminary autopsy results and scene investigation findings indicate murder suspect Tyrone Adair died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a statement issued by the Dane County Coroners office Tuesday. Comment?
Search on for gunmen in deadly Rio Rico shooting
A manhunt is on for two people involved in a shooting today in Rio Rico that left one man dead and another wounded. Comment?
Slaying suspect restrained in courtroom outburst
A man accused of killing a police officer and her boyfriend was restrained by five deputies during an outburst in a southern Wisconsin courtroom. Comment?
Second Arrest in Beer Delivery Killing
Fresno Police have arrested the second suspect in the murder of a delivery truck driver. Comment?
Nunn's attorney requests written and recorded statements
An attorney for former state Rep. Steve Nunn filed a motion to gain access to records for use in the criminal case against Nunn. Comment?
Thomas convicted in killing of Knoxville couple
A jury in Knoxville on Tuesday convicted a third suspect in the carjacking and torture killing of a young Knoxville couple. Comment?
Miriam Helmick Found Guilty on All Counts
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After hours of deliberating, the Miriam Helmick verdict is in. Just after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, the jury notified the judge they had reached their verdict. Comment?
Nation's 1st innocence panel faces crucial test
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In this Sept. 21, 2009 photo, Greg Taylor is photographed in the library he manages at the Johnston Correctional Institute in Smithfield, N.C. Taylor has been imprisoned 16 years for a murder he says didn't commit. Comment?
Vineland man indicted for murder in Millville shooting
A 21-year-old Vineland man has been indicted in connection with April's shooting death of 28-year-old Jamar Palmer in Millville. Comment?
Officials: 1 killed, 1 injured in Fla. shooting
Authorities said one man died, another was shot and six vehicles were found with bullet holes following a shooting along Florida's Atlantic coast. Comment?