A Mexican court has found three men guilty of murdering Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad. The judge ruled the killings were premeditated. The men were convicted of aggravated homicide and will be sentenced in coming days, with prosecutors seeking up to 150 years. The brothers' parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, said the verdict was an important step towards justice but could not bring their sons back. The men were shot near Ensenada in April 2024, and their bodies were later found in a well.
A United States court has set separate extradition hearings for Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face rape and sex trafficking charges in Britain. Andrew Tate's hearing is set for November 19 and Tristan Tate's for November 20. A judge in Miami rejected the brothers' request to have their cases heard together. The brothers, who hold dual US and British citizenship, have been in custody since July and have sought bail again. British prosecutors allege the pair groomed vulnerable women and forced them into making online pornography. Both men deny any wrongdoing.
Three men have been found guilty in Mexico of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surfing trip. A judge ruled the killings were premeditated. The men were convicted of aggravated homicide, violent robbery and vehicle theft, and prosecutors had sought sentences of up to 150 years. Sentencing is set for October 16. The victims' father, Martin Robinson, thanked the court and said the outcome was an important step towards justice.
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A Mexican court has found three men guilty of aggravated homicide over the deaths of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad. The victims were killed in April 2024 during a surfing trip in Mexico's Baja California region. The prosecution told the trial the killings happened during a robbery that went wrong. The men will be sentenced on October 16, and prosecutors will seek 210-year prison terms for each. The brothers' parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, from Western Australia, attended the verdict.
Closing arguments have been delivered in the trial of three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip to Mexico. A verdict on murder and aggravated robbery charges is scheduled for Friday in Baja California. The victims' parents attended the hearing, with Debra Robinson calling for severe punishment and describing her sons as kind. The American victim's wife addressed the court by video, saying her loss was the greatest pain of her life.
A Mexican judge will deliver a verdict in the trial of three men accused of fatally shooting Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surfing trip. The victims were found dead in Baja California, with evidence suggesting a robbery attempt. Prosecutors seek 150-year sentences for each defendant. The Robinsons' parents and Rhoad's family will address the court. The case has drawn international attention and highlights ongoing violence in the region.
Brothers Dave and Kevin Miller, owners of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, Massachusetts, defended their teenage staff after a customer allegedly berated a 16-year-old employee over a minor pricing error. Their blunt Facebook post, which included strong language, quickly gained traction online, with many praising their stance. The owners expressed frustration at customers taking out their anger on young workers still learning the ropes. They noted the post's overwhelmingly positive response, even drawing more patrons to their shop. The Millers clarified their message was aimed at fostering patience towards inexperienced employees, not targeting older customers.
