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California governor reverses parole board decision to release convicted cop killer

by Brian Seay

Gov. Jerry Brown is reversing a parole board decision to release a man serving time for a 1984 jewelry store heist that left a Los Angeles officer dead.

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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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Somali pirate sentenced to life in prison for attack on U.S. ship

by Brian Seay

A Somali pirate was sentenced Wednesday to life plus 10 years in prison for his role in an attack on a U.S. Navy ship seven years ago.

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2 sentenced to life in prison for armed robbery and murder of suspected drug trafficker

by Jennifer Cruz

The 2014 robbery of a Charlotte-area cocaine supplier ended with the supplier’s murder and the two defendants facing nine federal charges.

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Orlando nightclub shooter’s wife to be released on bail

by Brian Seay

A federal judge in California agreed Wednesday to release the widow of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, saying it’s “debatable” that she helped him carry out the attack.

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Nanny cam intruder brutally beats woman in front of child, gets life in prison

by Jennifer Cruz

He was acquitted on attempted murder, but his colorful criminal history included 38 arrests and 17 felony convictions, which helped seal the deal.

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Convicted killer wants state to pay for sex change

by Jennifer Cruz

Even Brown’s own sister questions the validity of his request and implies it’s likely just a ploy for attention.

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Minnesota homeowner who fatally shot teen intruders found guilty of murder (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Smith was found guilty on four counts total - two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder for the shooting deaths of 18-year-old Haile Kifer and 17-year-old Nick Brady. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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