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High-Stakes Trial Begins for Man Accused of Brutally Murdering Local Sports Family Member in Redding

Redding, CA – The community was shaken as the trial of Steven Schlapia, 60, commenced Tuesday, sparking discussions about violence within friendships gone wrong. Schlapia stands accused of torturing and murdering 47-year-old Jimmy Schwerdt at his Redding residence on March 16, 2022. He faces multiple charges, including murder, mayhem, and arson, to which he has entered a not guilty plea. In the Shasta County Superior Court, Senior Deputy District Attorney Kelly Kafel outlined a relationship …

High Stakes Murder Trial Begins for Suspect in Rancho Peñasquitos Condo Killing Amid Scrutiny of Police Response

San Diego, CA — The trial of Parrish Chambers Jr., accused of the murder of Connie Dadkhah in her Rancho Peñasquitos condo over two years ago, commences Tuesday. Prosecutors, who anticipate the process to stretch over two weeks, have amassed over 50 potential witnesses to testify against Chambers, who has entered a plea of not guilty. This case has notably captured public attention not only due to the violent nature of Dadkhah’s death but also …

Religious Group Leader Defends Withholding Medical Treatment as Faith Practice in Child Death Trial

Brisbane, Australia — The leader of a religious group, facing charges over the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, declared in court that the legal proceedings against them amounted to “religious persecution.” The child tragically passed away in early January 2022 after her parents, influenced by their religious convictions, withheld her insulin, believing that divine intervention would cure her Type 1 diabetes. Elizabeth died in her family home in Toowoomba between January 6 and January 7, …

Grandmother’s Determination: Pandora Wilson Pursues Justice in Turbulent Trial Over Granddaughter’s Tragic Death

WASHINGTON — Six years after a devastating summer that altered many lives in the city, the heartache is revived in a D.C. courthouse where trials for 11 individuals charged in connection with the tragedy unfold. Among the victims was 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, who was fatally shot outside her home in 2018 while returning from a nearby ice cream truck. The sheer terror of that moment is now a recurring pain for her family, especially as …

Trial Scheduled for Former Midwife Accused of Causing Birth Tragedies in Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa — Next month, Yolande Maritz, a former midwife in Pretoria, will be brought to trial facing serious allegations that her medical practices caused multiple birth-related injuries and fatalities. The charges have ignited significant concern among the community regarding the safety and standards of maternity care. Maritz, who has been stripped of her license, stands accused of administering unauthorized medication to pregnant patients, an action that reportedly led to adverse outcomes during childbirth. …

Former Midwife to Stand Trial: Allegations of Causing Birth Complications and Deaths Emerge

Pretoria, South Africa — A former midwife in Pretoria, Yolande Maritz, who has been stripped of her license, is set to stand trial next month facing serious allegations. Maritz is accused of causing several infant deaths and disabilities by administering medication to expecting mothers that led to complications during childbirth. Barry Bateman, the communication manager for AfriForum’s private prosecution unit, confirmed that Maritz is scheduled to appear in court on July 24 facing assault charges. …

Highland Park Parade Shooter Declines Plea Deal, Opting for Trial Over Life Sentence

Highland Park, Ill. — Robert Crimo III, the 23-year-old man charged with the deadly shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park last year, declined a plea deal on Wednesday that would have resulted in a life sentence. The rejection unfolded nearly two years after the tragic event that left seven dead and dozens injured. The proposed agreement, under negotiation for some time, would have seen Crimo plead guilty to murder among other …

Trial Set for Man Accused of Killing Wife Dee Warner, Who Remains Missing

Lenawee County, MI – A Michigan man is set to face trial on charges of murdering his wife Dee Warner, who has been missing since April last year and is presumed dead, according to authorities. The disappearance of Warner, a 52-year-old mother, sparked an intensive search and police investigation that led to the recent charges against her husband. Prosecutors allege that despite no body having been found, evidence gathered during the year-long investigation supports the …

David DePape Found Guilty on Multiple Charges in State Trial for Assault on Speaker Pelosi’s Husband

San Francisco — David DePape was found guilty in a California state court on several charges, including first-degree burglary and aggravated kidnapping, relating to an October 2022 attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. This verdict follows DePape’s previous federal conviction, which already landed him a 30-year sentence last year. The jury convicted DePape of additional counts of false imprisonment, threatening a family member of a public official, and attempting …

California Judge to Stand Trial for Murder after Allegedly Shooting Wife Post-Dinner Argument

Los Angeles, CA — Following a judicial decision on Thursday, a judge from Southern California is set to face trial for the murder of his wife. During the proceedings, substantial evidence was cited, allowing the case against Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson to move forward. The ruling occurred after a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles managed by County Superior Court Judge Eleanor J. Hunter, appointed to sidestep any potential conflicts of interest given …