John Harper
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Akron, OH, United States
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Jury awards $22 million to man locked in closet by East Cleveland police for four days with no food or toilet
An innocent man punched and locked in a locker room for four days by East Cleveland Police won a $22 million jury verdict this week. The city has already filed an appeal. → Read More
Cleveland daycare workers sentenced to prison for beating 2-year-old
Two daycare workers, since fired from Cedar Early Learning Center, were sentenced to prison in the beating of a 2-year-old child. → Read More
Five ways to avoid credit and debit card theft, now a $16 billion industry
Credit card fraud has swelled to over $16 billion in the United States. Here are some expert tips to keep your credit card and debit card numbers safe. → Read More
East Cleveland serial killer Michael Madison convicted on 13 counts: 'He will never do this again'
After being convicted in three murders, East Clevleand serial killer Michael Madison's trial will continue through next week, when the jury will reconvene to determine whether to recommend a death sentence. → Read More
Fugitive pleads not guilty to killing 24-year-old man in front of daughter at Mr. Z's Beverage
Savonte Huffman, 22, pleaded not guilty Friday to killing 24-year-old William George in front of his 5-year-old daughter as he walked out of Mr. Z Beverage Store. → Read More
Parolee pleads not guilty to murder in fatal shooting of Garfield Heights man
Jerome Bell, of Cleveland, pleaded not guilty Friday in the April 16 death of Dontez Hopper. → Read More
Interrogation shows accused serial killer Michael Madison struggled to recall where he hid three bodies
Michael Madison, accused in the serial killings of three women, told detectives in a taped interrogation that he remembered killing two women, but struggled to keep track of the bodies. → Read More
Cleveland man charged with murder in shooting death of his best friend
A 20-year-old Cleveland man is charged with murder in a March 22 shooting death. → Read More
Prosecutors open Michael Madison trial with details of mutilated bodies
Prosecutors spent extensive time describing the condition accused serial killer Michael Madison left the bodies of three women in 2013, while the defense described Madison as having lived a "tormented life," clouded by drugs and alcohol in a way that prevented him from contemplating the murders. → Read More
Cuyahoga prosecutor to pursue death penalty against man accused of quintuple homicide
After a plea deal fails to materialize, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Timothy McGinty is now seeking the death penalty against a man accused of a quintuple homicide in May 2014. → Read More
Michael Madison, accused serial killer in 3 East Cleveland deaths, to stand trial Monday
Michael Madison, the man accused of serial murder in the deaths of three women, found wrapped in tape in an East Cleveland garage, will stand trial Monday. He was charged nearly three years ago. → Read More
How organized criminals steal your credit card numbers
Credit card thieves have more means than ever to stock up on credit card numbers. In fact, prosecutors say criminal organizations have stolen more credit cards than they know what to do with. → Read More
Heartless Felon charged in Warrensville Heights killing police say was payback for barbershop slayings
Marcus Ladson is charged with participating in the Heartless Felons gang in connection with a shooting attempt plot prosecutors say was revenge for the Warrensville Heights barbershop shooting. → Read More
Trio faces attempted murder, arson charges in Parma house fire
Three are charged with attempted murder and arson in Parma house fire. → Read More
Special master to review Tanisha Anderson police death investigation
Cuyahoga Common Pleas Presiding Judge John J. Russo approved a request to have a third prosecutorial agency review the Tanisha Anderson investigation, further lengthening the process to determine whether officers will be prosecuted. → Read More
Mother of unarmed man killed by Cleveland police files wrongful-death lawsuit
The family of Brandon Jones, the 18-year-old shot dead by Cleveland police while robbing a corner store last March, sued the city and two police officers Friday for wrongful death and unlawful use of force. → Read More
FBI recordings reveal campaign contributions in Youngstown Oakhill corruption case
In the second day of testimony in the Youngstown Oakhill corruption case, an FBI informant's tapes reveal talk of campaign contributions. → Read More
Gov. John Kasich appoints Michael Sliwinski to Cleveland Municipal Court
Gov. John Kasich appointed Michael R. Sliwinski to replace Ed Wade on the Cleveland Municipal Court. → Read More
Alabama father pleads guilty to taking son to Cleveland 14 years ago, living under false names
Bobby Hernandez pleaded guilty Monday to kidnapping his son, then 3, during a breakup dispute and living in Ohio under false names until the boy was ready to apply for college. → Read More
Cuyahoga County judges feel left out of talks about relocating Justice Center
Five judges sent a letter Friday admonishing Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish for failing to include them in talks about a new justice center. → Read More