Tag: crime
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Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime case
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime case – CBS News Watch CBS News The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019, ruling he should not have been prosecuted after the initial case was dropped. The court did not address his innocence or guilt,…
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Man who killed, dismembered woman after watching crime show “Dexter” gets life in prison, prosecutors say
A New York man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for a scheme that involved killing and dismembering a woman after fraudulently taking out a life insurance policy in her name to collect the benefits, federal prosecutors said. Cory Martin watched crime shows including “Dexter” and “The First 48” for tips on how to get away…
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Investigator says crime scene was one of the worst he’s seen
Investigator says crime scene was one of the worst he’s seen – CBS News Watch CBS News Police questioned Bobby Tarr after his ex-girlfriend was found brutally murdered while she was on a first date. They believed Tarr lied to them during an interview after they spoke to his daughter who revealed inconsistencies with his…