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Criminal trials that ended in acquittal, meaning that the prosecution failed to prove that the accused was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of the charge presented. See also: Category:People acquitted of crimes
Five people were hit with murder charges for allegedly torturing and killing transgender man Sam Nordquist in upstate New York, authorities said.
The police even admitted at a hearing that there was no scientific support for their case. In January 1998, a jury acquitted Susie of the charges. [205] Oct 24, 1987: Willie Grimes Rape, kidnapping Hickory, North Carolina: Life in prison and 9 years 24 years, 9 months, 23 days Yes
The police officers would then sell the seized drugs straight out of the 30th Precinct station house itself at half-market price in order to profit from their spoils. The arrests, which implicated nearly one out of six officers assigned to the 30th Precinct station house, were the fruits of a probe began by an investigator, who worked for the ...
If local or state police use the federal forfeiture process, by turning over currency or property to federal law enforcement, the local or state agencies can see an 80% return.
A former New York City police officer has been acquitted of murder in the shooting of his childhood friend during a confrontation on Long Island. A jury on Thursday convicted Errick Allen, 30 ...
Not all jails responded, and we almost certainly missed deaths at smaller jails and police holding facilities. We are continuing to research and will update this page with deaths as we uncover them. If you know of someone who died while in jail or police custody between July 13, 2015, and July 13, 2016, you can contact us using this form.
A defendant found "not guilty" is not legally answerable for the criminal charge filed. An acquittal is when a judge or jury finds a defendant "not guilty" of the crime charged. [6] "Not guilty" also refers to a type of plea in a criminal case. To avoid confusion, the term "acquittal" is often used in place of it to refer to the court judgment.