How Can Social Media Impact a Criminal Court Case?
This dynamic environment calls for a careful balancing act between leveraging technology for justice and safeguarding the fundamental principles of law and privacy.
Crimes
Animal Welfare Groups Applaud Potter County Sheriff for Busting Cockfight in Amarillo This Weekend
Sheriff’s Office in the Texas panhandle notes many of those involved were “unlawfully in the United States” in yet one more case of trafficking of animals for fighting tied to the border crisis in America.
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
The abuse images collected by the defendant included images and videos depicting sadistic or masochistic conduct, or other depictions of violence against children.
Two Men Sentenced to a Combined 11 Years in Federal Prison for $1 Million “Free Bankruptcy” Car Lien-Stripping Scheme
Through this purported “free bankruptcy program,” Fenner promised to pay the debtors’ bankruptcy attorneys’ fees if they turned over their vehicles to him.
Duo Responsible for Three Armed Robberies in Central Indiana Sentenced to a Combined Ten ½ Years in Federal Prison
Both men approached the employees and threatened them with weapons that appeared to be firearms, demanded cash, and obtained about $400.
Felon Sentenced to an Additional 16 Months in Federal Prison for Escape from Residential Reentry Facility
Inmates serving a portion of their sentence at a residential reentry center are only authorized to leave through sign-out procedures for approved activities.
Violent Kokomo Felon Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison After Posting Instagram Pictures of Himself Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Morgan is prohibited under federal law from ever possessing a firearm due to his previous felony convictions for criminal recklessness and criminal recklessness with a dangerous weapon.
Federal Jury Convicts Heavily Armed Methamphetamine Dealer
At the time of his arrest, Brown had a prior felony conviction for criminal confinement, and was prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.
Four Individuals Charged in $44.6 Million Scheme to Defraud Indiana Department of Education
An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Years of Stalking and Threatening Indiana Couple
On July 11, 2022, at approximately 5:04 am, Kearney called Victim 2 and left a voicemail threatening that “you and her (Victim 1) should be shot in the f****** head.”