Judge weighs bond request in Ashley Benefield’s manslaughter case
Ashley Benefield, who is currently serving a 20-year-sentence for her husband, Doug Benefield's death, seeks release at a bond hearing. More
January 23, 2025
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Self-Defense
In some cases of assault and murder, the defendant claims they had no choice but to act to protect themselves or others.
‘Godly Girl’: Witnesses Plead for Ashley Benefield’s Release in Court
Ashley Benefield breaks down during her bond hearing as a bible teacher who knew Benefield, Jana Taylor Martin, vouches for her release. More
January 23, 2025
Stepdaughter Turned Wife Murder Trial: Opening Statements
Larry Ingram claims he acted in self-defense when he murdered his wife, who was previously his stepdaughter. More
January 22, 2025
Teen Accused of Murdering Mother Fights to Keep Texts Out of Court
A judge ruled that texts from Collin Griffith's mother accusing him of murdering his father would be allowed into evidence at his trial. More
January 22, 2025
‘I want foster care’: Teen pleads for help before mother’s murder
Collin Griffith appears in bodyworn camera months before his mother's murder, begging to be taken out of his mother's care. More
January 22, 2025
‘We Suspected Abuse’: Emily Ferlazzo’s Family Speaks Out
Emily Ferlazzo's mother and stepfather revealed that she had suffered abuse before her murder at the hands of her husband, Joseph Ferlazzo. More
January 2, 2025
Trailer: Killer Girlfriend Murder Trial | Legendary Trials
Ezra McCandless was convicted of murdering Alex Woodworth. McCandless was sentenced to life in prison for the murder. More
December 26, 2024
Courtney Clenney’s Attorneys Explain the Fight to Keep Document Private
Attorneys for OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney have asked a judge to seal a document they say the prosecution accessed inappropriately. More
December 23, 2024
Defendant Denies Knowing Gay Slurs Were Offensive
Gerald Radford, who is accused of killing a gay man at a dog park, admitted to using gay slurs but denied knowing that they were... More
December 20, 2024
Medical Examiner Demonstrates Position of Gun in Fatal Shooting
The medical examiner testified that the gun's position indicates that Gerald Radford was not acting in self-defense when he killed John Lay. More
December 20, 2024
Man charged with murder of gay man at dog park to stand trial in Florida
Gerald Radford testified at a hearing that he feared for his life when he killed John 'Walt' Lay at a Tampa dog park. More
December 20, 2024
Jury Can’t Reach Unanimous Decision in Aggravating Factor Penalty Phase
The jury in Taz Zarka's trial told the judge they couldn't reach a unanimous decision in the aggravating factors in the penalty phase. More
December 18, 2024
NC v. Taiseer ‘Taz’ Zarka: Killing in a Convenience Store Trial
Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka was found guilty of a lesser-included offense in the death of Mark Garrity Jr., a customer he had accused of stealing. More
December 18, 2024
What Do These Jury Questions Mean for Taiseer Zarka’s Outcome?
A North Carolina jury is deliberating for a second day as Taiseer Zarka stands trial on charges he murdered Mark Garrity in his store. More
December 18, 2024
Killing in a Convenience Store Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
While Taiseer Zarka has claimed he killed Mark Garrity in self-defense, prosecutors say he acted with malice because he was angry. More
December 16, 2024
Killing in a Convenience Store Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Taiseer Zarka's attorney portrayed the deadly stabbing as a battle between a sick old man and a dangerous addict out to steal. More
December 16, 2024
Taiseer Zarka: Garrity Said He’ll ‘Stick (This) Pistol Up (My) Ass’
Taiseer Zarka said he felt danger and thought Mark Garrity was armed when he stabbed the victim in his convenience store. More
December 16, 2024
Is Taz Zarka a Good Samaritan?
Did Taz Zarka use unnecessary force when he fatally knifed Mark Garrity, a customer accused of shoplifting? More
December 16, 2024
Killing in a Convenience Store Trial: Day 3 Recap
The defense began its case, with officers and friends testifying on Taiseer Zarka's behalf before he took the stand to testify. More
December 16, 2024
Jury Sees Cell Phone Video of Deadly Altercation in Convenience Store
Cell phone video captured the moments before Taiseer Zarka stabbed a customer, Mark Garrity, to death. Zarka is claiming self-defense. More
December 13, 2024
Killing in a Convenience Store Trial: Day 2 Recap
The jury saw surveillance video showing Taiseer Zarka stab Mark Garrity as witnesses described the chaotic scene and blood on the floor. More
December 13, 2024
Killing in a Convenience Store Trial: Interrogation Video of Taz Zarka
Police interrogation video of Taiseer ‘Taz’ Zarka, a convenience store owner who's facing charges of murdering Mark Thomas Garrity Jr. More
December 12, 2024
Killing in a Convenience Store Trial: Jury Sees Video of Altercation
The jury sees video of the altercation between Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka and Thomas Garrity Jr. Zarka is charged with the murder of Garrity. More
December 12, 2024
Store Owner Charged With Stabbing, Killing Customer
Taiseer 'Taz' Zarka is charged with the second-degree murder of Mark Thomas Garrity Jr., who was stabbed to death outside of Zarka’s store. More
December 11, 2024
Joseph Ferlazzo Recalls Shooting Wife: ‘She Was Coming Up At Me’
Joseph Ferlazzo said on the stand that Emily Ferlazzo 'wasn't going to stop and that was the only way' when testifying about her death. More
December 11, 2024
Daniel Penny Speaks Out on his Acquittal in Subway Chokehold Death
Daniel Penny speaks out about how he felt vulnerable during the altercation that ended in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. More
December 11, 2024
Courtney Clenney’s Defense | Vinnie Politan Investigates Podcast
Courtney Clenney’s defense attorneys join Vinnie Politan to discuss their self-defense strategy in the stabbing death of Christian Obumseli and the evidence they have gathered. More
December 11, 2024
Daniel Penny Acquitted in Death of Jordan Neely
The verdict capped a trial that took a tumultuous turn, when jurors said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict on the manslaughter charge. More
December 9, 2024
Daniel Penny acquitted in NYC subway chokehold case
A Manhattan jury delivered the verdict, clearing Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s death last year. More
December 9, 2024
Investigators Believe UnitedHealthcare CEO Gunman No Longer In NYC
The gunman who killed Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, likely left New York City on a bus soon after the brazen attack. More
December 6, 2024
