Suspect in preppy booze-fueled Connecticut party stabbing death asks court to drop charges: ‘Double jeopardy’

Lawyers for a Connecticut man recently acquitted of first-degree murder stemming from a drunken brawl between prep school students are taking another step to secure their client’s freedom. Last July, a jury found Raul Valle, now 19, not guilty of murder and voluntary manslaughter in the May 14, 2022 stabbing death of James “Jimmy” McGrath….

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Suspect in preppy booze-fueled Connecticut party stabbing death asks court to drop charges: ‘Double jeopardy’

Lawyers for a Connecticut man recently acquitted of first-degree murder stemming from a drunken brawl between prep school students are taking another step to secure their client’s freedom. Last July, a jury found Raul Valle, now 19, not guilty of murder and voluntary manslaughter in the May 14, 2022 stabbing death of James “Jimmy” McGrath….

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Endrick opens up on Real Madrid future, Xabi Alonso talks and Lyon move: ‘I had to rethink my career’

Ndrick details one of the most difficult and transformative periods of his young career, discussing his future at Real Madrid, his loan spell in France, conversations with Xabi Alonso and even his dream of playing against Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup. The Brazilian striker, who is currently on loan at Lyon, has made it…

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A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

BANGKOK (AP) — Miners in Myanmar have discovered a ruby ​​of rare and gigantic dimensions, making it the second-largest by weight found in the conflict-torn Southeast Asian country, state media reported Friday. The 11,000-carat ruby ​​(2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds) was unearthed near the town of Mogok in the upper Mandalay region, the heart of…

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Vatican’s careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) – After Pope Leo met with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, the Vatican issued a statement saying the two pledged to improve bilateral relations, an acknowledgment of unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting Thursday with Leo, America’s first pope, drew widespread public attention as President Donald…

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