Death Penalty
Family Of Man Convicted In Deaths Of Mom, Sister & Aunt Believe In His Innocence
Kevin Murphy’s family believes in his innocence, and thought the trial would set him free. But now, as he heads to death row, they are speaking out about what they think happened.
Ohio Prosecutor Seeks Death Penalty For Punxsutawney Phil
Severe cold weather continues its grip on the Pittsburgh area, and now one Ohio prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for Punxsatawney Phil.
Jury Sentences Smyrnes To Death Penalty
A jury has sentenced the man who investigators call the ringleader of the so-called “Greensburg 6” to the death penalty. The group is accused in connection with the torture and murder of woman in 2010.
Smyrnes’ Lawyers Fight Against Death Penalty
Lawyers for Ricky Smyrnes went to work Monday to save his life.
Melvin Knight Sends Plea Letter To Judge
As Melvin Knight was fighting for his life at the courthouse for the last two weeks, he was apparently planning for his future back at the jail. Knight wrote a letter to the court asking to marry his co-defendant and fiancé who testified against him.
Knight Formally Sentenced To Death Penalty In ‘Greenburg 6’ Case
It was an emotionally charged morning at the courthouse as Melvin Knight was formally sentenced to the death penalty; the first time that has happened in a Westmoreland County courtroom since 2005.
Penalty Phase Begins For ‘Greensburg 6′ Suspect
The penalty phase for one of the so-called members of the “Greensburg Six” began Monday morning in Westmoreland County.
Details Emerge From PSU’s Decision To Accept NCAA Sanctions
The Penn State Board of Trustees were supposed to comment on the harsh NCAA sanctions against the university on Sunday, but it never happened. However, there were some new details that came out of the special meeting about Penn State President Rodney Erickson’s decision to sign off on the sanctions.
Some PSU Players Vow To Stay With Program
The NCAA’s sanctions against Penn State have raised many questions about whether the current members of the football team would remain in Happy Valley.
Fallout From PSU Sanctions Continuing To Spread
Effects of the NCAA’s harsh sanctions against Penn State are continuing to be felt and are far-reaching.
PSU President’s Statement On NCAA Sanctions
The NCAA announced a series of sanctions against Penn State University Monday morning in the wake of the Kerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. Shortly after the announcement was made, University President Rodney Erickson issued a statement accepting the punishment handed down.
PSU Community Mixed Over NCAA Sanctions
Faculty, students and staff knew penalties against Penn State were coming, but it was a tough pill to swallow when the announcement came Monday morning.
Big Ten Cuts PSU Out Of Bowl Revenue While Serving Ban
The Big Ten says Penn State will not be allowed to share in the conference’s bowl revenues while it is banned from the postseason by the NCAA.
PSU Fined $60 Million As Part Of NCAA’s Punishment
The NCAA announced a series of penalties against Penn State University Monday morning in the wake of a child sexual assault scandal involving former defensive coach Jerry Sandusky.
Paterno Family Issues Statement After Statue Removal
Crews removed the statue of Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium and the Paterno family issued a statement regarding the removal Sunday morning:
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