Tag: death
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Appeals court orders new trial for man on Texas’ death row over judge’s antisemitic bias
SAN ANTONIO — A Texas appeals court ordered a new trial Wednesday for a Jewish man on death row — who was part of a gang of prisoners that fatally shot a police officer in 2000 after escaping — because of antisemitic bias by the judge who presided over his case. Lawyers for Randy Halprin…
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Former police officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding cellphone and keys
A former Ohio police officer was convicted of murder Monday in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys when he was killed. Officer Adam Coy, who served nearly 20 years with the Columbus police force, shot Hill four times in a garage nearly four years ago. Coy,…
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2 Ohio police officers involved in Frank Tyson’s in-custody death charged with reckless homicide
Prosecutors in Ohio have announced reckless homicide charges against two police officers in the death of a man who was handcuffed and left face down on the floor of a social club in Canton while telling officers he couldn’t breathe. Stark County prosecutor Kyle Stone told reporters Saturday that the charges against Canton officers Beau…
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Sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama miles from his home
The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, following a request from a local sheriff amid fears among community members who accuse local law enforcement of longstanding, unchecked misconduct. Sheriff’s deputies found Dennoriss Richardson, 39, in September in a rural part of Colbert…
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Spain’s deadly floods prompt government to send 10,000 soldiers, police to Valencia as death toll climbs to over 200
Spain is sending 5,000 more soldiers and 5,000 more police to the eastern region of Valencia after deadly floods this week that killed more than 200 people, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Saturday. So far, 205 bodies have been recovered — 202 in Valencia, two in neighboring Castilla La Mancha and one in Andalusia, in…
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Prosecutors say Daniel Penny didn’t intend to kill Jordan Neely, blame reckless actions for death
Prosecutors say Daniel Penny didn’t intend to kill Jordan Neely, blame reckless actions for death – CBS News Watch CBS News Opening statements began in Daniel Penny’s trial for Jordan Neely’s chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny’s reckless actions led to Neely’s death. Penny’s defense may offer other…
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Wife of Detroit Lakes missionary killed in Angola arrested in connection to his death, church says
Wife of recently killed Minnesota missionary arrested in connection to his death Wife of recently killed Minnesota missionary arrested in connection to his death 00:57 DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — The wife of a Minnesota missionary who was killed in Angola has been arrested in connection with his death, according to Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit…
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Spain floods death toll hits 205 as maps, satellite images reveal Valencia impact and residents blast response
Chiva, Spain — The death toll from historic flash floods in Spain climbed to at least 205 people Friday, with many more believed to be missing, as the initial shock gave way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity. Spanish emergency authorities said 202 of the victims were in the Valencia region alone, and officials…
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Soldier charged with murder in sergeant’s Missouri death
A soldier has been charged with murder in the death of a fellow service member at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, the Army announced Thursday. The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel charged the 21-year-old Spc. Wooster Rancy on Wednesday with murder and obstructing justice in the death of Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23. Roque —…