Jurors in Jodi Arias’ trial on Wednesday found the former waitress should be eligible for the death penalty after they convicted her last week of murdering her one-time boyfriend.
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Jurors: Pa. Abortion Doc Got Greedy, Lost His Way
Dr. Kermit Gosnell proved a serene but solitary figure in the courtroom during his long murder trial, in contrast to the chaotic life he built as an inner-city doctor, abortion provider and father of six.
Mom Charged in Ohio Classroom Brawl Sues School
A woman facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly helping her daughter beat up a female classmate is suing the Cincinnati school district and police.
Lawyers: Ohio Kidnap Suspect Will Plead Not Guilty
The attorneys for a Cleveland man accused of keeping three women in captivity for about a decade say he will plead not guilty.
Arias Back in Court as Jury Ponders Death Option
(PHOENIX) — Jodi Arias heads back to court Wednesday as jurors consider whether the death penalty should be an option for sentencing the former waitress after convicting her of first-degree murder last week.
Arias spent the …
Convicted Pa. Abortion Doctor Gets Life in Prison
A Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of killing three babies who were born alive has agreed to give up his right to an appeal and will be spared a potential death sentence.
Colo. Teacher Carries Explosive Device Outside
A Colorado teacher found a suspicious package inside a high school in Lafayette and took it outside, where police detonated it.
5 Killed in Nevada, Including 1 Near Mustang Brothel
(RENO, Nev.) — Detectives investigating a string of five homicides in two northern Nevada counties have made one arrest and believe all the killings are connected, including one at the interstate exit for the Mustang Ranch brothel.
NY Woman Accused of Conn. Shooting Donation Scam
New York City prosecutors say a woman has been charged with fraud for posing as the aunt of a Connecticut school shooting victim and soliciting donations.
3 Arrested on Drug Charges at NJ Senior Center
Authorities have arrested three people following allegations of prostitution and drug use at a senior citizen housing complex in northern New Jersey.
Father of NJ Boy Who Shot Playmate is Charged
The father of a 4-year-old New Jersey boy who shot and fatally wounded his 6-year-old playmate is free on $100,000 bail.
Police: Man, 19, Sought in New Orleans Parade Shootings
(NEW ORLEANS) — New Orleans police and federal authorities were searching early Tuesday for a young man who is suspected of opening fire at a Mother’s Day parade in New Orleans, wounding 19.
Police Superintendent Ronal …
Three Takeaways from the Kermit Gosnell Trial
A Philadelphia jury on Monday convicted abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell on three counts of murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of three babies and one adult patient at his inner-city clinic. The case, …