Federal Jury Convicts Prisoner on Manslaughter and Contraband CountsMay 28, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in Ocala convicted Brandon Ejae Elliot on involuntary manslaughter and contraband charges stemming from a 2022 killing at USP Coleman II in Florida.
Federal Jury Convicts Kent Man on 17 Felony Robbery CountsMay 27, 2026VerdictsA Seattle federal jury convicted Shannon Hartfield on 17 felony counts of armed robbery and bank robbery in the Western District of Washington on May 26, 2026.
Ohio Jury Acquits Three Men in 2024 Akron Restaurant ShootingMay 25, 2026VerdictsAn Ohio jury acquitted Khairi Moorer, Derek Edwards, and Robert Davis of murder on May 25, 2026, in Summit County Common Pleas Court in connection with the 2024 fatal shooting of Jamar E. Franklin.
Cole Tomas Allen Indicted on Four Counts in Trump Assassination AttemptMay 25, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted Cole Tomas Allen on four counts, including attempted assassination of President Trump, stemming from the April 25, 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
Kansas Jury Convicts Lansing Man of Murder in Neighbor’s ShootingMay 24, 2026VerdictsA Leavenworth County jury convicted Dennis J. Brockenshire on May 13, 2026, of first-degree murder and aggravated burglary in the shooting death of his neighbor.
Federal Jury Convicts North Carolina Man on All Eight Counts, Including Double MurderMay 24, 2026VerdictsA federal jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina convicted Kenneth Maurice Quick Jr. on all eight counts, including two first-degree murders tied to Fort Bragg, with sentencing set for August 2026.
Henry County Jury Convicts Ryan Alexander of First-Degree MurderMay 24, 2026VerdictsA Henry County, Missouri jury convicted Ryan Alexander of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the 2022 shooting death of his wife Ashton Alexander.
Alabama Jury Convicts Mother on Corpse-Abuse Count After Manslaughter DismissalMay 24, 2026VerdictsAn Alabama jury convicted Karen Halstead of corpse abuse after a judge dismissed the manslaughter charge mid-trial in Henry County Circuit Court on May 20, 2026.
Iowa Jury Convicts Lasley of Second-Degree Murder in Double ShootingMay 24, 2026VerdictsAn Iowa jury convicted Ilias Lasley of second-degree murder and two firearms counts while acquitting him of first-degree murder in Marshall County District Court.
Florida Jury Convicts Four in Julio Foolio Murder, Rejects Death PenaltyMay 22, 2026VerdictsA Tampa jury convicted Isaiah Chance, Sean Gathright, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy of first-degree murder in the 2024 killing of rapper Julio Foolio, then rejected the death penalty.