In a crime that shocked the nation, the two boys, 13 at the time, were convicted in the bludgeoning death of a 14-year-old girl who had been bullied.
Tag: Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides
Hundreds of Thousands Flee Congo Violence, in Region Afflicted by Ebola
Ethnic conflict in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo has created a humanitarian crisis and complicated the fight against an outbreak.
Shooting Near Toronto Raptors’ Victory Parade Leaves 4 Wounded
The police said two people had suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries at the shooting, which took place not far from a celebration event that included Canada’s prime minister.
Killing of German Politician Is Treated as Possible Terrorist Act
A man suspected in the shooting of a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s center-right party this month had neo-Nazi links.
Sudan’s Deposed Dictator Makes First Appearance Since Ouster
As officials led President Omar Hassan al-Bashir from prison to face corruption charges, his former protégé was busy consolidating power.
The Murder Case That Lit the Fuse in Hong Kong
The government said it needed an extradition bill to punish a killer. Hundreds of thousands of protesters didn’t buy it.
Trump Renews Feud With London Mayor, Calling Him a ‘Disaster’
President Trump assailed Sadiq Khan, the mayor, after a spate of knife attacks in Britain’s capital. “He is a national disgrace,” the president wrote.
Amanda Knox in Italy: ‘I Am Not a Monster’
At a conference on wrongful convictions, Ms. Knox said: “I know that many people think I am bad. That I don’t belong here. It shows how a false narrative can be powerful and undermine justice.”
Amanda Knox Returns to Italy for First Time Since Her Acquittal
Ms. Knox, an American who was exonerated in a 2007 murder, went back to the country where her legal drama unfolded to speak about wrongful convictions and how journalists cover cases like hers.
New Zealand Mosque Killing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Brenton Tarrant is accused of killing 51 people and wounding dozens more as they worshiped at two mosques in New Zealand on March 15.