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CNN
5 hours ago
- CNN
Live updates: Dentist James Craig awaits verdict in trial for poisoning wife with protein shakes
Update: Date: 5 min ago Title: JUST IN: Jury reaches verdict in trial of Colorado dentist accused of fatally poisoning wife Content: A jury has reached its verdict in the trial of James Craig, according to the district attorney's office in Arapahoe County, Colorado, where the trial is taking place. Craig is accused of fatally poisoning his wife Angela with arsenic, potassium cyanide, and tetrahydrozoline, including tainting her protein shakes. Craig pleaded not guilty to all charges. The verdict will be read in court shortly.
CTV News
9 hours ago
- CTV News
Father accused of murdering daughter, 9, in New York State denied bail
Luciano Frattolin, 45, is escorted into the Ticonderoga courthouse on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The Montreal man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter in upstate New York earlier this month has been denied bail. The District Attorney's Office for Essex County confirmed that Luciano Frattolin, 45, entered a plea of not guilty after being arraigned on charges of second-degree murder and the concealment of a human corpse following the death of his daughter, Melina Frattolin. Wearing a grey suit, Frattolin was escorted out of a police SUV and into the courthouse in Ticonderoga, N.Y. with his hands handcuffed in front of him. He was remanded into custody without bail and is due back in court on Aug. 19. The accused was scheduled to appear in court last Friday but the appearance was cancelled after the court said the case was being moved to a grand jury. Melina was found dead on July 20 in a shallow pond in Ticonderoga after her father reported her missing. Police alleged he fabricated the abduction story to mislead investigators. A preliminary autopsy ruled that Melina died of asphyxia due to drowning and ruled her death a homicide. The two entered the U.S. on July 11 for a vacation and were supposed to return the day the child's body was found.
New York Times
15 hours ago
- New York Times
In Massachusetts, a Work Stoppage Forces Judges to Dismiss Criminal Cases
A work stoppage by lawyers who represent indigent defendants in Massachusetts courts has triggered a growing crisis, as judges are forced to dismiss cases against people who have been accused of crimes, including violent offenses, and have no legal representation. The impasse between the state and the lawyers, who are seeking higher hourly wages, reached a critical juncture last week when judges dismissed 102 criminal cases in Boston and the surrounding Suffolk County. The judges acted under a state law that says defendants must be released from custody after seven days if they needed a court-appointed lawyer and were unable to get one, and the charges against them must be dismissed entirely after 45 days if they still have no lawyer assigned. One of the defendants who was released from custody was accused of pointing a gun at the mother of his child as she held their baby. Another defendant, a woman, was accused of spraying cologne on her nephew and then using a lighter to burn his arm. 'We consider this an extraordinarily dangerous moment for the public,' said Jim Borghesani, a spokesman for the Suffolk County District Attorney. 'We are informing victims and witnesses that these cases are being dismissed, and those are very difficult conversations — they want justice, and we want justice for them.' The cases have been dismissed 'without prejudice,' meaning that they can be reopened by prosecutors once legal representation is available to the defendants. Mr. Borghesani said prosecutors intended to do so. The standoff has put pressure on the state legislature to reassess the state's system for ensuring access to legal representation, as required by the Sixth Amendment. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Mobile teen to give District Attorney's victim comfort room a makeover
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local teen is making a big impact on those who are about to testify in court. Fairhope mother making remarkable recovery days after shooting Caroline Giardina is in the process of transforming the Mobile District Attorney's Office's victim comfort room. 'My goal is to make it somewhere that's comfortable and feels safe and warm,' Giardina said. Giardina said that right now, the dated room's furniture and activities do not represent the room's full potential. 'There are a lot of games and activities in here, but a lot of the games are either missing pieces or there are games that require a lot of people,' said Giardina. Giardina plans to make the space suitable for all ages by including adult coloring books and building blocks. 'People of all ages use these rooms,' Giardina said. The room will also get a fresh coat of paint and new furniture. 'My inspiration board has lots of warm colors. For the kids, building blocks to play with and coloring books,' Giardina said. The transformation is for Caroline's Girl Scout Gold Award Project. The idea came to her as both her parents work at the Mobile District Attorney's office. 'I have to walk past this room a lot,' Giardina said. 'It never looked like somewhere that was very inviting or anything.' Authorities in the DA's office say that the new transformation is much needed and will help ease the nerves of victims of all ages before they testify. 'When you think about walking into a courtroom; walking past full pews of people, looking up at a judge in a robe, sitting down in a witness stand with a microphone in your face, where your feet may not even touch the floor, 12 strangers staring at you while you share very incredibly private things about yourself, about your body, and maybe the person in the room who hurt you is staring at you– you can't begin to imagine the emotional and mental turmoil that these children face as they are asked and called upon to talk about the darkest moments of their lives,' Chief Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Susman said. UPDATE: New video shows latest immigration raid in Baldwin County The room is set to be completed by Aug. 5. You can donate to Caroline's project by visiting this link. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mobile road to close for Alabama Power work — detour planned
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A section of Telegraph Road is set to close on July 25 until early October for power work. Mobile teen to give District Attorney's victim comfort room a makeover According to a City of Mobile news release, the section just north of Beauregard Street will close for work, which will be performed by Alabama Power. While the ramp to Interstate 165 will remain open, access to Conception Street Road will be restricted. MAWSS issues wastewater advisory A signed detour is expected to be placed around Beauregard Street, Lawrence Street, Morgan Street, Jackson Street, Marion Street and Conception Street Road, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
