In Court - Page 3

June 28, 2026

Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal rejected by court after 'The Crash' revives ‘Hell on Wheels’ case

The Ohio Supreme Court declined to review Mackenzie Shirilla's appeal after her postconviction petition was filed one day too late in the murder case.

June 27, 2026

Man who set Virginia council member on fire over alleged affair gets 40-year sentence

Shotsie Buck-Hayes allegedly told a police officer his motive for burning Lee Vogler was that the council member had an affair with his wife.

June 26, 2026

Former youth pastor, Vegas yoga instructor charged in wife's mystery death kills himself in custody: officials

Murder suspect David Vander Meer died in custody days after U.S. Marshals arrested him for allegedly killing his wife at Zion National Park.

June 26, 2026

Mistrial declared for Palisades Fire suspect who allegedly fixated on Luigi Mangione

A federal jury deadlocked in the trial against Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of deliberately igniting the Palisades Fire. He was allegedly inspired by Luigi Mangione.

June 26, 2026

Luigi Mangione's team fires back at plea deal report, calls leaks threat to fair trial

Luigi Mangione's lawyers push back on reports of federal plea deal negotiations, calling anonymous sources part of a pattern to prejudice him.

June 25, 2026

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers withdraw request for civilian clothes, accuse prosecutors of creating a 'spectacle'

Alex Murdaugh's defense pulls motion for civilian clothes and no shackles after prosecutors say the convicted former lawyer is seeking special treatment.

June 25, 2026

US Olympic hero Nancy Hogshead wins legal battle after volleyball coach's $250M defamation suit is dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a $250 million lawsuit by volleyball coach Rick Butler, accused of abusing minors, against Olympic swimmer Hogshead.

June 25, 2026

Alex Murdaugh defense points to unknown male DNA in push for new testing

Alex Murdaugh's defense team seeks independent DNA testing of unknown male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails in the murder case.

June 24, 2026

Seafood worker charged in stabbing near Nantucket ferry docks says video backs self-defense in wealthy enclave

Seafood worker accused of stabbing near Nantucket ferry docks claims police video shows self-defense after being attacked from behind, attorney says.

June 23, 2026

Austin Metcalf's father haunted by Karmelo Anthony trial visuals released: ‘I had never seen those pictures’

Convicted killer Karmelo Anthony is fighting to appeal his 35-year sentence for murdering Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet in 2025.