Justice

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Nick Wyatt

Utah to receive $800K grant to hire more police officers

The justice department is awarding Utah a $813,000 grant to hire more police officers. Orem will receive more than half of the funding.
5 years ago
The family of Joseph Salas would love justice for their loved one after his body was found in the J...
Mark Jackson

Family of Joseph Salas whose body was found in Jordan River wants answers

A reward is being offered for information in connection to the death of Joseph Salas, whose body was found in the Jordan River.
5 years ago
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Nick Wyatt

Gabby Petito case brings domestic violence to the forefront

KSL is shining a light on domestic violence in light of the Gabby Petito murder investigation.
5 years ago
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John Wojcik

Authorities say one person is dead, another arrested in Kearns shooting

Police arrested a suspect and are investigating a murder after a man was shot and killed in Kearns Thursday night just after 9 p.m.
5 years ago
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John Wojcik

Pleasant Grove gunman involved in standoff released from jail

A 37-year-old Pleasant Grove man, who shot multiple times at police last week, has already been released from jail.
5 years ago
Protesters at the Utah State Capitol on Jan. 6, 2020. (Matt Gephardt/KSL-TV)...
John Wojcik

‘Black Lives Matter Utah’ leader says recent legislation fell short

The founder of ‘Black Lives Matter Utah’ says the state legislature’s general session fell short of enacting real, meaningful police reform.
5 years ago
FILE: A former nurse has been convicted of 'fraudulently obtaining and tampering' with hydromorphon...
John Wojcik

Could court be back in session soon? Salt Lake County discusses pilot program

The pandemic has caused a backlog of jury trials in courthouses across the state, but a pilot program in Salt Lake County could fix that.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Jury trials remain on hold due to pandemic

A judge discusses how justice is served in Utah without jury trials and in-court proceedings in the era of COVID-19.
6 years ago
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Saige Miller

Georgia community demands answers and justice over the killing over Ahmaud Arbery

A community in Georgia is searching for answers and justice after Ahmaud Arbery was shot three times while out on a jog. No arrests have been made by law enforcement.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Coronavirus in the court system

A Utah judge explains how the court system works during coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Big drug bust made by Salt Lake City Police this week

Salt Lake City Police made a substantial drug bust this week after 47-year-old Isidro Cano was reported for selling narcotics out of a hotel room.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Romanian man brought back to Utah to face federal charges

A Romanian citizen is back in Utah facing federal charges of bank fraud and identity theft as prosecutors say he stole well $190 thousand dollars
7 years ago
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John Wojcik

Utah ACLU critical of homeless operation in latest report

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Over two years after its launch, the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah (ACLU) says an expansive homelessness project has created more problems than it’s solved. In their latest report, titled “Endgame for Operation Rio Grande,” the organization argues the public safety plan relied too heavily on criminal justice tools. Communications […]
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Real estate developer sentenced for Ponzi scheme, amid protests

People who lost money came to Koerber’s sentencing, however, in an odd twist, none of them condemned him and several spoke out in his defense
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Salt Lake County unveils criminal justice diversion program

Starting Monday, the DA’s office will launch a “diversion program” that will allow people accused of petty crimes to avoid charges, as long as they comply with certain requirements.
7 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

JayMac: Macin Smith update: My brother was allegedly investigated in Macin’s disappearance

When a child disappears, who do you trust?
7 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Lawmaker says it may be time to fix Utah’s sex offender registry?

DISCLAIMER: the following is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of KSL Newsradio or its ownership. Bountiful Republican state Sen. Todd Weiler suggests that maybe it’s time to take a closer look at Utah’s sex offender registry and closer match the punishments to the crimes. Weiller said some people are placed […]
7 years ago
FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, right, speaks at a...
Matthew Brooks

Smollett case tests relationship between police, prosecutors

CHICAGO (AP) — When prosecutors dropped the charges that accused Jussie Smollett of orchestrating a fake attack, the outrage was swift and overwhelming. Smollett saw his record wiped clean without offering so much as an apology. Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasted the decision as a “whitewash of justice” and billed Smollett $130,000 for the cost of the […]
7 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, says she has the beginning stages of dementia and "probably Alzheimer's disease."
8 years ago
Senators at the confirmation hearings...
Mary Richards

Utah’s Hatch, Lee, and the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh

A new Supreme Court justice has been sworn-in... and just in time for the beginning of the high court's term. This follows a contentious confirmation process for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, with key roles played by both of Utah's U.S. senators.
8 years ago
Brett Kavanaugh...
Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: Why it’s time to call in the FBI over Kavanaugh

Now there are two - maybe three - women who are accusing Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Is it time to send in the FBI?
8 years ago
Guns for sale at The Gun Vault in South Jordan Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. (Deseret News file)...
Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: The terrifying trend with the recent shootings

Jaymac says with the recent uptick in shootings, we need honesty when it comes to the gun control debate, but we cannot ignore the issue any longer.
8 years ago
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during the third day of his confirmation hearing, on Sept. 6,...
Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: The horrible truth about the Kavanaugh allegations

Jaymac believes we should not assume guilty or not guilty on the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. We should take it seriously though.
8 years ago
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Heather Kelly

Is Senator Mike Lee on the short list as Supreme Court nominee?

It's believed the President will need a few Democratic senators to approve his choice to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
8 years ago