Prop 47 Leads to Surge in Crime: Authorities in Humboldt County, CA report that since Proposition 47 passed in November, forcing the release of 35% of county jail's inmate population, police have been dealing with a surge in criminal activity. Tyler Dahlgren of KRCR News reports that Prop 47, which reduced penalties for a number of crimes, has allowed dozens of criminals to appeal their sentence and get back on the streets to commit more crimes. Police are reporting an increase in burglaries, thefts, and vandalism just weeks after the proposition passed.
Habitual Rapist Accused in Another Assault: An Ohio man with a lengthy record of sexually assaulting women is behind bars again after being accused of raping a woman at knifepoint. Mark Gokavi of the Dayton Daily News reports that 40-year-old Michael Cohen, who once raped a woman just an hour after being released from jail, was released from prison in April 2014 after serving roughly 8 ½ years for a rape conviction, authorities now believe that a few months later, he raped one woman at knifepoint and kidnapped another in an attempt to sexually assault her. Cohen is currently being held in county jail without bond.
Jury Recommends Death for Murderer: A Delaware jury has unanimously recommended that convicted double-murderer Otis Phillips be sentenced to death for his crimes. Sean O'Sullivan of The News Journal reports that Phillips, who was found guilty in a third unrelated homicide last month, allegedly killed one of his victims in an attempt to keep him from testifying at an upcoming murder trial and a second victim by mistake. The judge presiding over the case has the final sentencing decision, and is expected to announce it in the near future.
Habitual Rapist Accused in Another Assault: An Ohio man with a lengthy record of sexually assaulting women is behind bars again after being accused of raping a woman at knifepoint. Mark Gokavi of the Dayton Daily News reports that 40-year-old Michael Cohen, who once raped a woman just an hour after being released from jail, was released from prison in April 2014 after serving roughly 8 ½ years for a rape conviction, authorities now believe that a few months later, he raped one woman at knifepoint and kidnapped another in an attempt to sexually assault her. Cohen is currently being held in county jail without bond.
Jury Recommends Death for Murderer: A Delaware jury has unanimously recommended that convicted double-murderer Otis Phillips be sentenced to death for his crimes. Sean O'Sullivan of The News Journal reports that Phillips, who was found guilty in a third unrelated homicide last month, allegedly killed one of his victims in an attempt to keep him from testifying at an upcoming murder trial and a second victim by mistake. The judge presiding over the case has the final sentencing decision, and is expected to announce it in the near future.
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