Category Archives: Violent Crimes

Low-Sodium as an Insanity Defense?

A Roseville man accused of stabbing his mother to death because she wouldn’t give him money to buy drugs will claim temporary insanity at his upcoming trial. Timothy Kohler, the court-appointed attorney for Charles Foresi, this morning said the defendant … Continue reading

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Mother Stabs Baby, Found Not Guilty

In Oakland County, a twenty-six year old mother picked up a knife and stabbed her thirteen-month old baby, puncturing his lung.  She was charged with  Assault With Intent To Commit Murder, a serious felony punishable by up to life in prison.  Her … Continue reading

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Detroit 300 Back In The News: Searching For Detroit Serial Rapist

From freep.com Scores of Detroiters gathered Thursday night to take back the streets of northeast Detroit. “Nobody in the streets can beat us when we come together as one and say, ‘No more in Detroit,’ ” Raphael B. Johnson said … Continue reading

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Does defending your home justify murder?

Nolan Finley posted an editorial in the Free Press today on the case of Tigh Croff. Croff shot and killed Herbert Silas, a man he caught burglarizing his home this past December. One of the aspects that makes this case … Continue reading

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