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Democrats’ win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk
Judge Susan Crawford preserved liberals' narrow majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday by defeating conservative Brad Schimel, but in a way the real loser of the election was billionaire Elon Musk.

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Jason Chen’s parents reach undisclosed settlement with Jasmine Pace’s mother over murder
Jason Chen's parents have reached a confidential settlement with Jasmine Pace's mother in connection with a lawsuit that alleged they harbored and concealed a murderer.

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Jason Chen’s attorney requests new trial, citing insufficient evidence
After he was found guilty of first-degree murder, Jason Chen has requested a new trial.

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Jason Chen juror gives behind closed doors trial viewpoint in new podcast ‘Sequestered’
Sara Reid and 15 strangers were whisked away last month from their daily routines in Davidson County and tasked with the eye-opening experience of being fact-finders in the high-profile Jason Chen trial, Reid said by phone.

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Man, 18, charged in Whitfield County park shooting that left four dead
Authorities in Georgia have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a 2024 quadruple homicide in Whitfield County.

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Area man accused of first-degree murder pleads guilty to lesser offense
An area man who was accused of first-degree murder was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the lesser offense of reckless homicide.

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Jasmine Pace’s mother may resume $17 million lawsuit against Jason Chen, family
Jasmine Pace's mother may now move forward with her $17 million lawsuit against Jason Chen and his parents for allegedly concealing a murder and harboring a murderer.

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Jason Chen sentenced to life without possibility of parole for murder of Jasmine Pace
Jason Chen was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Tuesday for the murder of Jasmine Pace following tearful testimony from both families.

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Jury finds Jason Chen guilty of first-degree murder of Jasmine Pace
A jury found Jason Chen guilty of first-degree murder of Jasmine Pace on Monday afternoon after deliberating for less than an hour.

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Woman in Jason Chen murder trial testifies to hearing scream around 2 a.m
Jason Chen's downstairs neighbor was woken up in the middle of the night by a loud scream shortly before Jasmine Pace was allegedly fatally stabbed, according to Courtney Brewer.
