Crime

One of the most fascinating legal cases to watch in the year ahead involves a murder from 1975. Michael Skakel was released from prison in October after a judge threw out his conviction for killing Ma more » One of the most fascinating legal cases to watch in the year ahead involves a murder from 1975. Michael Skakel was released from prison in October after a judge threw out his conviction for killing Martha Moxley. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman looks at the chances for a possible retrial.« less

The accused gunman in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater massacre, James Holmes, will be back in court in January. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains that his mental state is likely to be the more » The accused gunman in the Aurora, Colo., movie theater massacre, James Holmes, will be back in court in January. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains that his mental state is likely to be the deciding factor in the case.« less

One of the most closely-watched murder cases of 2013 will be making headlines again in the new year as Jodi Arias returns to court for sentencing. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains what's ... more » One of the most closely-watched murder cases of 2013 will be making headlines again in the new year as Jodi Arias returns to court for sentencing. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman explains what's likely to happen next.« less

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez will be back in court in the new year, facing multiple charges including the murder of Odin Lloyd. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman tells us what to watch out for i more » Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez will be back in court in the new year, facing multiple charges including the murder of Odin Lloyd. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman tells us what to watch out for in this complicated case.« less

A man wearing a Santa suit was shot with a pellet gun on Christmas Eve at a toy giveaway in Washington, D.C. The man was shot twice in the back, apparently from a nearby home, and was taken to the hos more » A man wearing a Santa suit was shot with a pellet gun on Christmas Eve at a toy giveaway in Washington, D.C. The man was shot twice in the back, apparently from a nearby home, and was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Police and fire officials are investigating. Delia Goncalves of WUSA-TV reports.« less

Three Seabrook, N.H., police officers have been placed on leave after video surfaced this week of their alleged 2009 assault on a prisoner. The footage was posted on YouTube by Mike Berg, the alleged ... more » Three Seabrook, N.H., police officers have been placed on leave after video surfaced this week of their alleged 2009 assault on a prisoner. The footage was posted on YouTube by Mike Berg, the alleged victim in the video.« less

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is heard in a dash cam video asking a Florida trooper in Spanish to let him go after an officer clocked him driving 110 mph in a 70 mph zone. The 23-year-old more » Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is heard in a dash cam video asking a Florida trooper in Spanish to let him go after an officer clocked him driving 110 mph in a 70 mph zone. The 23-year-old Cuban defector was charged Dec. 28 with reckless driving in Naples.« less

The NYPD released surveillance footage showing a suspect in the kidnapping of Brooklyn real estate developer Menachem “Max” Stark, whose burned body was discovered last week in a Long Island dumpster. more » The NYPD released surveillance footage showing a suspect in the kidnapping of Brooklyn real estate developer Menachem “Max” Stark, whose burned body was discovered last week in a Long Island dumpster. The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case was raised to $72,000« less

Increased security in automobiles has made them harder to steal while the owner is away. Which means the number of carjackings in which the owner is robbed in person is on the rise. Owners who can aff more » Increased security in automobiles has made them harder to steal while the owner is away. Which means the number of carjackings in which the owner is robbed in person is on the rise. Owners who can afford it are getting their cars armored to protect themselves, reports Lou Young of WCBS-TV.« less

Multiple dead and mutilated dogs have been discovered on the roadside in Tulsa County, Okla. Animal advocates had originally been called to the scene more than a month ago, and found several dead, or ... more » Multiple dead and mutilated dogs have been discovered on the roadside in Tulsa County, Okla. Animal advocates had originally been called to the scene more than a month ago, and found several dead, or severely injured dogs. Now that more animals have been discovered, many worry that a dog fighting ring may be responsible. KOTV's Ashlei King reports.« less