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Danny Masterson Sentenced to 30 Years to Life in Sexual Assault Case

Los Angeles, California - “That 70’s Show” star Danny Masterson has been sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for forcibly raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home two decades ago. Masterson was first arrested in June 2020 and charged with raping three women in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003.

His first trial, which began in October 2022, was declared a mistrial after its jury could not reach a final verdict on the three counts of rape after seven attempts. In his May 2023 retrial, a second jury found Masterson guilty of two counts of rape, but remained deadlocked on the third count, which alleged Masterson raped a longtime girlfriend.

Nelson County Man Charged in Connection to Crystal Rogers’ Death

Nelson County, Kentucky - Joseph L. Lawson, 32, has been charged in connection to the death of Crystal Rogers. The 35-year-old mother of five was last seen on July 3, 2015, at the home she shared with her boyfriend in Bardstown, Kentucky. She was reported missing 2 days later on July 5. She has not been seen since, and her body remains undiscovered.

Lawson is facing charges of criminal conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence.

Former Proud Boys Leader Sentenced to 22 Years for Role in Capitol Attack

Washington, D.C. - Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for orchestrating a failed plot to keep Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election. This marks the harshest punishment yet for individuals involved in the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.

Tarrio and three lieutenants were convicted in May of seditious conspiracy and other crimes after a months-long trial that highlighted the violent chaos fueled by Trump’s false claims about the election. Tarrio wasn't at the actual Capitol riot because he had been arrested days earlier for setting fire to a Black Lives Matter banner, stolen from Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D.C., and was ordered out of the city.

In Other Crime News

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• Boise, Idaho - Attorney for Lori Vallow Daybell Files Notice of Appeal Citing Multiple Issues. Read More.

• Washington County, Utah - Former YouTube Star Ruby Franke Charged with Felony Child Abuse. Read More.

• Washington, D.C - Attorneys General Urge Congress to Address Exploitation of Children through AI-Generated Material. Read More.

• Wauwatosa, Wisconsin - 11-Year-Old Boy Faces Possible Life Sentence for Alleged Homicide of Mother. Read More.

• Atlanta, Georgia - Atlanta Siblings Arrested in Gas Station Drive-By Shooting. Watch Video.

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Serial Killers vs. Mass Murderers: Understanding the Differences

The distinction between serial killers and mass murderers is a topic that often sparks curiosity, as both types of offenders have gained substantial attention due to the grisly nature of their crimes. However, understanding the differences between these two categories of criminals is crucial for both the public and law enforcement professionals in order to effectively investigate, prevent, and handle their cases.

By acknowledging and understanding these key differences between serial killers and mass murderers, society can better comprehend the complexities of these criminal behaviors, ultimately allowing for more informed discussions and effective strategies to address the underlying issues and prevent future tragedies.

Crime History

SEPTEMBER 6, 1901 - President William McKinley

President William McKinley arrived at the Temple of Music for a public appearance at 4:00 p.m. on September 6, 1901. McKinley shook hands and the line moved forward. Reporter John D. Wells later reported that he had just looked at his watch and noted the time as 4:07 p.m. when anarchist and steelworker Leon Czolgosz arrived at the front of the line. Czolgosz thrust his hands toward the president and fired two shots at McKinley. Czolgosz was about to fire a third shot when bystanders began to punch and tackle him, but McKinley told them to go easy on the shooter.

Czolgosz was arrested and McKinley was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Doctors determined that one of the bullets had ricocheted off his vest button. The other had struck him in the abdomen. Hours passed while McKinley waited for a surgeon. When the surgeon finally arrived he attempted to remove the bullet from McKinley’s body but was unable to locate it. The president’s wounds were sutured and he was released.

McKinley initially appeared to be recovering from his gunshot wound but soon took a turn for the worse. Gangrene set in and McKinley died eight days later, on September 13. Czolgosz was convicted and executed by electric chair less than three months later on October 29.

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