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SCOTUS halts convicted killer’s execution over racist juror claim

by Brian Seay

Keith Tharpe was sentenced to death for killing his sister-in-law. Now, his lawyers say a racist juror violated his constitutional rights.

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Former South Carolina cop takes plea deal in federal shooting death case

by Brian Seay

The officer took a plea deal with prosecutors nearly a year after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from the shooting death of Walter Scott.

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Judge to rule on Charleston church shooter’s competency to stand trial

by Christen Smith

A judge will decide this week whether a white man accused of gunning down nine black parishioners in South Carolina last year is competent to stand trial.

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Jury selection postponed in Charleston church shooting federal trial

by Christen Smith

A federal judge postponed jury selection for the Charleston Church shooting case until Wednesday.

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Jury selection begins for homeowner facing murder charges after fatally shooting teen intruders (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Although at first glance it may seem like a clear-cut case of defending one’s home, details of the incident have emerged over the last year and half which have caused some to question the homeowner’s lethal response.

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