prosecutors
Coverage of prosecutors in the Nexus archive.
- Charges Against Man Who Drove Family Off Cliff Are Dropped After Treatment
Three counts of attempted murder against Dharmesh A. Patel were dismissed after he completed a court-ordered mental health program, as announced by prosecutors. The charges were initially related to an incident where Patel drove his family off a cliff.
- Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial after 35-year sentence in killing of Austin Metcalf
Karmelo Anthony, 19, seeks a new trial after being sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf, 17. His defense claims prosecutors coerced him into waiving his right to testify and is requesting a new trial and a judge's recusal.
- New video shows alleged Charlie Kirk shooting suspect before and after incident
Prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event for Turning Point USA. A judge allowed new surveillance footage from the day of the incident to be used in court.
- Midwest woman, 37, filmed herself sexually assaulting two babies - then emailed prosecutors offering to turn herself in, cops say
A 37-year-old woman from the Midwest filmed herself sexually assaulting two babies and then emailed prosecutors offering to surrender, according to law enforcement.
- Tyler Robinson judge refuses to consider footage of Charlie Kirk murder suspect fleeing scene after prosecutors edited it
A judge named Tyler Robinson refused to consider footage of Charlie Kirk, a murder suspect fleeing the scene, after prosecutors edited the footage. The decision centers on whether altered evidence can be used in the case.
- Boy, 17, murdered his mother and tried to kill his screaming father during argument about discipline at comfortable Alabama home, prosecutors say
A 17-year-old boy murdered his mother and attempted to kill his father during a disciplinary argument at their Alabama home, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred in a comfortable family residence.
- More video expected during hearing in case against man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors in Utah are seeking to present additional law enforcement video and a recorded statement from the defendant’s roommate to justify a trial for a man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
- Critical hearing for man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors are seeking evidence to proceed to trial against Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with his family present. They aim to seek the death penalty.
- Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
A key hearing begins Monday in Utah regarding the murder case of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors argue there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the trial of the accused and seek the death penalty.
- Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
A key hearing begins in Utah for the murder case of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking to have the accused stand trial and are pursuing the death penalty.
- Prosecutors to present evidence against Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin
Prosecutors are presenting evidence against the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a murder trial.
- Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's murder case will argue before a judge to secure enough evidence to try the accused killer and seek the death penalty.
- Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk's widow and parents will attend the preliminary hearing in Utah, which will be live-streamed. Robinson turned himself in after the shooting.
- Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors in Utah will seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a preliminary hearing. Kirk's widow and parents are expected to attend the five-day trial starting Monday.
- Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors will present their case this week against the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The case involves allegations of murder.
- 6 arrested for bidding on construction work in Palisades fire zone without a license, prosecutors say
Six individuals were arrested for bidding on construction work in the fire-affected Pacific Palisades area without a license, with their collective bids reaching up to $1.27 million. They now face potential legal penalties.
- 6 arrested for bidding on construction work in Palisades fire zone without a license, prosecutors say
Six individuals were arrested for bidding on construction work in the fire-affected Pacific Palisades area without a license. They collectively bid up to $1.27 million and now face potential penalties, according to prosecutors.
- Monaco identifies suspect in parcel bombing: prosecutors
Monaco authorities have identified a suspect in a parcel bombing and issued an international arrest warrant. The attack seriously wounded a sanctioned Ukraine-born millionaire and two others.
- Long Island music teacher rapes, strangles sister-in-law he lusted over for years with wife out of town: prosecutors
Joseph Horner, a Long Island music teacher, raped and strangled his sister-in-law while his wife was out of town for a bachelorette party, according to prosecutors. He had lusted after her since 2017, as stated in the charges.
- Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
Michigan prosecutors have charged the parents of a 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds at the time of his death with murder. The case involves allegations of parental responsibility in the child's death.
- Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
A 7-year-old boy in Michigan who weighed 255 pounds when he died has led to his parents being charged with murder by prosecutors.
- Monaco bombing was ‘attempted assassination’, not terror attack, say prosecutors – Europe live
Prosecutors in Monaco stated that a recent bombing was an 'attempted assassination' targeting a Ukrainian business tycoon, not a terror attack. A 19-year-old local resident reported hearing an explosion and witnessing chaos at the scene, including people on the ground and emotional reactions.
- Jury finds alleged MS-13 members guilty of murder and racketeering in Nevada
A jury in Nevada convicted three men alleged to be members of MS-13 on charges of murder and racketeering. The conviction includes dozens of charges brought by prosecutors.
- 'They don't have the goods': Residents criticize plans to retry Palisades fire arson case
Residents criticize plans to retry the Palisades fire arson case. Experts are not surprised by the retry decision, noting prosecutors now have insight into witness testimonies, defense strategies, and jury reactions to evidence.
- 'They don't have the goods': Residents criticize plans to retry Palisades fire arson case
Residents criticize plans to retry the Palisades fire arson case, while experts note prosecutors now have insights into witness testimony, defense arguments, and jury reactions to evidence.
- California man accused of recording nude women in tanning booths. Prosecutors call for harsher penalties
A man in San Luis Obispo County, California, has been charged with 12 misdemeanor counts of invasion of privacy for secretly recording nude women in tanning booths at a fitness center. Prosecutors are advocating for harsher penalties in the case.
- Canadian man flew to California to kill woman he met online, prosecutors say
A 26-year-old Canadian man was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the attempted murder of a Northern California woman he had become obsessed with after meeting her on an online gaming platform. The incident occurred at a home in Salinas on Nov. 25, 2024.
- White House Secretly Swayed Board Meant to Protect Federal Workers From Unfair Firings
The White House is accused of secretly influencing a board tasked with protecting federal workers from unfair firings. The Trump administration asserts the president's authority to direct federal employees, including prosecutors and immigration judges.
- NJ teen ‘stalker’ Vincent Battiloro who allegedly killed 2 girls in hit-and-run will be tried as adult
Vincent Battiloro, a New Jersey teen accused of killing two 17-year-old girls in an alleged hit-and-run crash last year, will be tried as an adult, as announced by prosecutors. He has been publicly identified following the announcement.
- Blood soaks Nantucket's main street after seafood cafe worker stabbed love rival in broad daylight, prosecutors say
A seafood cafe worker stabbed a love rival on Nantucket's main street during daylight hours, according to prosecutors. The attack resulted in blood being spilled on the street.
- NJ teen who allegedly ran down two teen girls with his car to be charged as an adult
A New Jersey teen who allegedly hit and killed two teenage girls with his car will be charged as an adult. Prosecutors announced the decision, citing the severity of the incident.
- Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death. The daughter was found with 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
- Alex Murdaugh is ‘not special’ enough to appear in court without shackles, prosecutors rage
Prosecutors opposed Alex Murdaugh's request to appear in court without shackles, stating he 'thinks he is special' but is not. They argued against his bid to wear civilian clothes and avoid restraints during court proceedings.
- Tyler Robinson still faces death penalty as judge issues scathing ruling against prosecutors
Tyler Robinson remains facing the death penalty despite a judge ruling that prosecutors violated a gag order and disrupted the case. The judge's decision criticized the prosecutors' actions, which caused chaos in the proceedings.
- Andrew and Tristan Tate's bid to make prosecutors reveal names of their alleged victims is thrown out by judge
Andrew and Tristan Tate's attempt to force prosecutors to disclose the names of their alleged victims was rejected by a judge. The court dismissed their request to obtain the identities of the victims.
- Andrew and Tristan Tate's bid to make prosecutors reveal names of their alleged victims is thrown out by judge
Andrew and Tristan Tate's attempt to compel prosecutors to disclose the names of their alleged victims was dismissed by a judge. The court rejected their legal bid to obtain this information.
- Kenya: Eight Utumishi Girls Students to Be Charged Over Deadly School Fire
Eight students linked to the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls' School in Gilgil will be formally charged in court on Friday following a hearing in Naivasha, as confirmed by prosecutors.
- Prosecutors drop rape charges against Harvey Weinstein after three trials ended without a verdict
Prosecutors dropped rape charges against Harvey Weinstein after three trials ended without a verdict. Harvey Weinstein appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on June 25, 2026.
- Luigi Mangione's attorneys call report of possible plea deal "troubling"
Luigi Mangione's attorneys have labeled a report of a potential plea deal 'troubling' and accused prosecutors of attempting to influence public opinion against him. The claims were reported by CBS News' Anna Schecter.
- Barry Morphew murder trial delayed until 2027
Barry Morphew's trial for the murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, has been delayed until 2027. Suzanne was reported missing in 2020, her remains found in 2023, and Barry was re-arrested in 2025 after a prior dismissal. The defense requested more time to review evidence, leading to a new trial date set before June 1, 2027.