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Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial after 85 witnesses. Closing arguments begin Thursday as jury decides between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Clancy jurors detail deadlock: holdout refused acquittal despite admitting doubt
A mistrial was declared in the Lindsay Clancy case after jurors deadlocked, with 11 jurors ready to acquit based on reasonable doubt but one male juror refusing to vote not guilty despite acknowledging doubt.
Sandusky Appears Remotely as Legal Team Pursues Federal Appeal for New Trial
Jerry Sandusky appeared remotely in court as his legal team prepares a federal bid seeking a new trial in his high-profile conviction case.
US Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungary, Poland Amid Broader Pause
A Manhattan court has cancelled a Trump administration ban on immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, though processing resumes only for Hungary and Poland while pauses continue elsewhere.
Clancy Trial Jurors Break Silence on Mistrial: Holdout Blocked Verdict
Three jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial spoke out after a mistrial was declared, revealing frustration with one holdout juror who refused to agree on a verdict despite acknowledging reasonable doubt.
Huawei faces racketeering trial in New York over alleged sanctions violations
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German police arrest sabotage suspect after power grid attacks across three states
A 48-year-old man was arrested near a German power plant while carrying explosives after a series of coordinated sabotage attacks on electricity substations across three states. The suspect allegedly claimed responsibility via letters to media outlets.
German police arrest suspect in coordinated power grid sabotage campaign
German police arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of sabotaging high-voltage power lines in three states using homemade rockets and conductive wire, allegedly motivated by opposition to fossil fuel energy generation.
Court releases trial photos showing grazier's failed alibi in triple murder case
Darryl Young, 36, received life imprisonment with 40-year non-parole period after being convicted of murdering three neighbours at his Bogie cattle station in August 2022. Court-released photos showed evidence of his failed alibi attempt.
Croydon residents trapped without heating for months in gas safety dispute
Residents at Admiral Court in Croydon have been without gas heating and hot water since March due to substandard pipework installation, caught in a dispute over who bears the repair costs as the original developer has liquidated.
Jones witness admits loyalty pledge, dismisses assault allegations as 'witch hunt'
A witness in Alan Jones' sexual assault trial admitted to prosecutors he prioritized loyalty to the broadcaster over truthful testimony, sending supportive messages and calling investigative journalist Kate McClymont derogatory names.
Singapore court hears sexual assault case as Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport after volcanic disruption
Indonesia reopened Jakarta's main airport and four others on Tuesday after Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption on September 5 forced a multi-day closure, disrupting nearly 3,000 flights and stranding over 340,000 travelers.
Marokopa marks year since Phillips' death: 'No winners out of this ordeal'
One year after fugitive father Tom Phillips was shot dead by police following nearly four years in hiding with his children in New Zealand's King Country bush, the remote Marokopa community grapples with lingering questions and seeks closure.
SA court to rule on plea deal for UK triple-murder fugitive Tshuma
Johannesburg Magistrates Court will hear whether UK fugitive Ndodana Tshuma reached a plea agreement on charges of possessing unlicensed firearms, amid extradition proceedings for allegedly murdering his wife and two daughters.
Woman, two children killed in New Zealand home; police treat deaths as homicides
A woman and two young children were killed at a Glenholme, New Zealand home on Monday night. Police are treating all three deaths as homicides, with a man at the scene assisting inquiries.
Woman and two children killed in Rotorua homicide investigation
A woman and two young children were killed in a homicide at a Glenholme home in Rotorua. A man at the address is assisting police with inquiries.
Crown defends police decision not to prosecute officer in Kaoss Price fatal shooting
New Zealand's Crown defended its decision not to prosecute a police officer who fatally shot Kaoss Price in 2023, arguing the shooting was a justified split-second decision. Price's mother is challenging the non-prosecution decision in the High Court.
Duterte's counsel invokes constitutional right against self-incrimination in impeachment trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's defense counsel invoked constitutional protections against self-incrimination to oppose prosecution plans to call Duterte as a witness in her ongoing impeachment trial.
Prosecution rests confidential funds case, reserves right to call VP Duterte as witness
On day 23 of VP Sara Duterte's Senate impeachment trial, prosecutors announced they will forgo 15 remaining witnesses on article I and reserve the right to call Duterte herself to testify, arguing all evidence points to her accountability.
Trial begins for three accused in deaths of American, Australian surfers in Mexico
Three men went on trial Monday in Mexico for the April 2024 murders of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and American Jack Carter Rhoad during a suspected robbery in Baja California.
Trial begins for accused killers of Australian surfer brothers and American friend in Mexico
A trial has begun in Mexico for accused killers of Australian surfer brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and an American friend. Witnesses report intimidation ahead of the proceedings.
Clancy Mistrial Leaves High-Profile Case Unresolved, Retrial or Plea Deal Likely
A mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's case leaves her legal fate unresolved, with potential retrial or plea deal ahead. She faces years of confinement regardless of outcome.
Mondlane's Supreme Court trial tests Mozambique's judicial independence
Mozambique opposition politician Venancio Mondlane will stand trial before the Supreme Court on five charges linked to post-election protests in 2024, raising concerns about judicial independence and political weaponization of the justice system.
Trial begins for three men accused of murdering Australian surfers and American in Mexico
Three men went on trial in Mexico for the April 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and an American friend during a suspected robbery at a Baja California beach camp.