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Yahoo
07-02-2025
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Jury deadlocked after four-day deliberation in Aissa trial
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Jurors say they're deadlocked in the trial of a Pennsylvania man accused of setting a fire that killed a teenager 14 years ago. Just before leaving yesterday, the jury notified Judge Carol Cocchiola that they could not come to an agreement on a unanimous verdict for 39-year-old Jeremiah Raub. Raub is charged with felony murder and two counts of arson in the death of 17-year-old Jeffrey Aissa who died in a massive house fire in the early morning hours of Saint Patrick's Day in 2011. 12 years later, investigators working on a lead in the cold case visited Raub at his home in New Milford, PA where he eventually broke down and confessed to the crime. Jurors saw nearly five hours of Raub's videotaped confession in which he admitted to setting fire to a recycling bin on the front porch of the Aissa home on Milford Street. Raub's defense attorney argued that it was an internalized false confession, resulting from his faulty memory of the evening and the suggestions of investigators. The prosecution counters that Raub provided details only the perpetrator would know. The case is based on that confession and another back in 2011 to a former girlfriend, Nicole Manderville, who never came forward to police, as well as some circumstantial evidence. Yesterday, members of the jury indicated that some opposed convicting Raub in the absence of physical evidence incriminating him. The prosecution says any physical evidence, such as fingerprints or DNA, would have been incinerated in the fire. Cocchiola sent the jury back to continue deliberating and asked them to start over with an open mind. Raub faces 25 years to life in prison if convicted. Ithaca man arrested on arson charge after months-long investigation NY HEAT Act reintroduced in the NYS Senate Jury deadlocked after four-day deliberation in Aissa trial National Wear Red Day raises awareness for heart health Broome County AOH hosting Irish historian Davy Holden Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
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KNOW Theatre presenting Stephen King's ‘Misery'
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A famous story of obsession, survival, and psychological terror is coming to KNOW Theatre. William Goldman's 'Misery' is opening on Friday. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, Misery follows romance writer Paul Sheldon who is rescued from a car crash by his 'number one fan', Annie Wilkins. Annie holds Paul hostage, forcing him to write a novel avenging her favorite character who he had killed off. With themes of torture and manipulation that will have you on the edge of your seat, Paul is forced to fight for his life and write the greatest novel of his career. Director Jeff Tagliaferro says KNOW Theatre is known for presenting dark storylines that make us look within ourselves. He says this play does exactly that. 'For me personally, that's the kind of art I seek out, that kind of unveils the darker side of us that we all have. It helps us overcome it by facing it, being challenged by it. And I think Misery does that,' said Tagliaferro. Tagliaferro says the cast has worked very hard to bring a new perspective to their characters, making the show a must see even if you already know the story. Misery opens on Friday and will run for three weekends. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 on Sunday. Tickets start at $15. There will also be a pay-what-you-can performance on Thursday, February 13. To purchase tickets, visit NY HEAT Act reintroduced in the NYS Senate Jury deadlocked after four-day deliberation in Aissa trial National Wear Red Day raises awareness for heart health Broome County AOH hosting Irish historian Davy Holden Photographers Gorman and Gould display final exhibit together Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
