Supreme Court Halts Texas Execution as Man Seeks DNA Testing to Prove Innocence

WASHINGTON — In a dramatic, eleventh-hour decision, the U.S. Supreme. Court issued a stay of execution for Ruben Gutierrez, a Texas inmate who has long maintained his innocence in the 1998 murder of an 85-year-old woman. The court’s intervention, announced mere minutes before Gutierrez was scheduled for lethal injection, comes as he seeks further DNA testing that he believes will exonerate him. Gutierrez was convicted 25 years ago for the brutal killing of Escolastica Harrison …

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Supreme Court Upholds Sexual Assault Conviction Despite Denied Evidence: Balancing Complainant’s Rights with Accused Person’s Credibility

Edmonton, Canada – The Supreme Court of Canada recently ruled on an important case involving a sexual assault conviction, highlighting the complex balance between a complainant’s right to protection and an accused person’s right to challenge credibility. The court’s decision upheld the conviction of an ex-husband who was denied the opportunity to present evidence of a consensual encounter the night before the alleged assault, sparking debate among the justices. Newly appointed Justice Mary Moreau of …

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Supreme Court Justice Alito Flies Upside-Down Flag as Symbol of Partisan Loyalty and Disregard for Election Results

Washington, D.C., USA – The sight of an upside-down flag at the residence of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito following the attack on the Capitol exposes the concerning state of the highest court in the land. The blatant display of support for the pro-coup movement, symbolized by the inverted American flag, comes amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and ethical controversies surrounding the judiciary. In the aftermath of the violent Capitol insurrection on January 6, …

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NEBRASKA SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS MURDER CONVICTION OF WOMAN IN GRUESOME DISMEMBERMENT CASE

OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Supreme Court has recently upheld the conviction and life sentence of Bailey Boswell, a woman involved in the murder and dismemberment of a Nebraska hardware store clerk in 2017. Boswell, along with her boyfriend at the time, Aubrey Trail, were found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and improper disposal of human remains related to the death of 24-year-old Sydney Loofe. According to prosecutors, Boswell and Trail had …

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Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Black Lives Matter Leader Held Liable for Violent Attack on Police Officer – First Amendment Rights Challenged

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Supreme Court made a crucial decision regarding a Black Lives Matter organizer’s liability in a violent attack on a police officer at a protest he orchestrated. Civil rights activist Deray Mckesson was sued by an unnamed Baton Rouge officer, known as “John Doe,” for injuries sustained during the protest in 2016. Doe alleged that during the protest, an unidentified individual threw a “rock-like” object, causing injuries that included knocking the …

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Gas Explosion Victim Unable to Sue Landlord Due to Lack of Evidence, NC Supreme Court Rules

RALEIGH, N.C. – A recent ruling by the North Carolina Supreme Court has brought attention to a case involving a tenant who suffered severe burns in a natural gas explosion inside his rental home in Durham. The court’s decision, made by a 5-2 vote, overturned a previous ruling by the Court of Appeals, stating that the landlord could not be held liable for negligence due to lack of evidence proving awareness of necessary repairs and …

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Supreme Court to Rule on Legality of Bump Stock Ban in Landmark Case

Las Vegas, Nevada – Following the tragic mass shooting that took the lives of 58 people and injured hundreds more at an outdoor music festival in Las Vegas, the Trump administration took action to ban bump stocks. These devices were used by the gunman to fire on the crowd in what became the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The Supreme Court is now set to deliberate on the legality of this ban, a …

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Domestic Violence Survivor’s Murderer Appeals Conviction and Sentence in Maine Supreme Court

LEWISTON, Maine – A Lewiston man convicted of the murder of his girlfriend is appealing his conviction. The Maine supreme court heard oral arguments on Wednesday regarding the case of 26-year-old Jaquille Coleman, who was found guilty of shooting and killing his girlfriend, Natasha Morgan, in August 2020. Coleman was sentenced to 47 years in prison for the crime. According to the state, Coleman is arguing that the trial court made errors, including admitting evidence …

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Supreme Court to Decide Trump’s Eligibility to Run for President Again After Capitol Attack

DENVER, Colorado – Lawyers leading the fight to keep former President Donald Trump off the 2024 presidential ballot urged the Supreme Court on Friday to declare him ineligible for another presidential run. They argued that Trump spearheaded the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn his election loss, making him unfit for office. The filing, which vividly described the violence that took place on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol, called …

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Alabama Inmate Set to be Executed by Nitrogen in Landmark Case Denied by Supreme Court

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – A death row prisoner in Alabama is scheduled to be the first person in the United States to be executed with nitrogen gas, following a legal battle over the method’s constitutionality. Kenneth Smith, convicted of a 1988 murder, was set to be put to death on Thursday after the US Supreme Court rejected his appeal. Smith’s bid to have the nitrogen gas method declared unconstitutional was denied, leading to his impending execution. …

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