Ralph Yarl and Kaylin Gillis were both shot after going to the wrong house. Experts say the shootings may reignite debate over “Stand Your Ground” laws.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Homeowner charged with shooting teenager who went to the wrong house in Kansas City
Kansas City homeowner was released last week after shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. Attorneys for Yarl’s family called for the man to be charged.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin loses appeal for a new trial in the murder of George Floyd
A Minnesota appeals court Monday upheld former officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
A teen fell asleep in the driver’s seat of a car. Police fatally shot him seconds after he awoke, video shows.
Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Park Police officers found Dalaneo Martin asleep in a car police believed to be stolen, officials said.
Conviction review units have led to exonerations in Florida, New York, other states. Here’s what they do.
Conviction review units have helped exonerate hundreds of wrongfully convicted people and experts say their impact could stretch even further.
Autopsy finds ‘Cop City’ protester’s hands were raised during Georgia fatal shooting, attorney says
A second autopsy found Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, who went by the name Tortuguita, had their hands raised when they were fatally shot by police.
What is ‘Cop City?’ Why activists are protesting police, fire department training center in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, dubbed ‘Cop City’ by opponents, is a $90 million, 85-acre training space for police and fire personnel.
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life after murder convictions
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murder in the deaths of his wife and son.
Former South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murder in killings of wife, son
Alex Murdaugh was found guilty of two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Jury set to begin deliberations in Alex Murdaugh’s trial after closing arguments; live updates
The defense delivered closing arguments Thursday in the trial of former lawyer Alex Murdaugh, who is charged with killing his wife and son.