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CRASH COURSE: Karen Read judge sets last-minute deadline on crash reconstruction experts central to her defense
'BLINDSIDED': Menendez brothers' family accuses DA of violating victim protection law after showing graphic photo in court
HIRED GUN: Tennessee mom tried to hire hit man to kill former TV anchor ex-husband, put him 'underground': docs
INDICTED: Accused CEO assassin Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges
RESIDENT EVIL: New England serial killer: CT River Valley survivor stabbed 27 times warns locals to remain 'vigilant'
MEET THE KOHBERGERS: Idaho judge issues order on Kohberger's bid to have his family guaranteed courtroom seating
GUILTY PLEA: Alleged accomplice accused of helping disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh enters plea deal
FIGHTING WORDS: Wildest moments in court so far for 'Doomsday mom' Lori Vallow's Arizona murder conspiracy trial
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'RED FLAGS': 'Slender Man' stabber to be released as state warns of 'red flags'
DISARMING THE DEFENSE: Karen Read prosecutor wants to block defense from blaming after-party guests, pet dog in opening statement
'BIGGER PICTURE': Luigi Mangione assassination case signals DOJ shift on death penalty in blue states, expert says
SERIAL KILLER FEARS: New England serial killer fears merit 'review and investigation' after remains found across 3 states: expert
SEEING THE LIGHT: Amanda Knox says Catholic priest 'saw my humanity' in prison, helped restore faith in herself
SEEING EYE-TO-EYE: Idaho judge denies Bryan Kohberger's 'bushy eyebrows' motion
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NO MORE 'DRAMA': Unfazed Karen Read stares down lingering questions about 'dog bites,' texts with retrial ready for kickoff
PRISON PEN PAL: Rosie O'Donnell says convicted killer Lyle Menendez is first 'straight man' she can 'love' and 'trust'
CHAOS IN COURT: Trans 'Zizian' cult suspect dragged from court after shouting allegations of de-transition, murder: report
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