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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Moultrie Observer is reporting that 53-year-old Craig Lee Adams Sr. has pled guilty to one count of involuntary manslaughter.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Dallas Cowboy Jerry Brown was killed in a car crash that had teammate Josh Brent behind the wheel

Monday, January 16, 2012  Rescue operations were halted as the wreckage slightly shifted.

Monday, November 07, 2011  Story updated with video of crowd outside courtroom, sentencing Nov. 29.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Leader of Black Gangsta Disciple pled guilty to charges related to a death from a gang initiation. Two others involved also pled guilty.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Updated with video; Casey Anthony, the Florida woman accused of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, has been found not guilty.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  As jury selection for Jackson doctor begins, nearly universal awareness of the case in pool

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Crimes known as the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ automatically earn juveniles in Georgia a date in criminal court as an adult. Convictions carry mandatory sentences, forcing children as young as 13 to live among hardened, career criminals for 10 to 25 years  - and sometimes for the rest of their lives.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  20-year-old Adrianna Denise Pierce has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the May 2009 stabbing death of her 17-year-old brother, Joel Hendley.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  A Fulton County Superior Court judge has sentenced the lead singer of an Atlanta rock band was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Monday, November 23, 2009  A Hall County man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after his 21-month-old son found a loaded handgun in the man's home and accidentally shot himself to death.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Curtis Aldridge plead guilty to charges after court ended for the day.

Thursday, June 04, 2009  23-year-old Tyrus Carter was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, and is now awaiting his July 10th sentencing.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Federal judge refuses to dismiss manslaughter charges against Blackwater guards.