Prosecutors allege that Raul Valle had murderous intent when he stabbed 17-year-old Jimmy McGrath in the chest, while the defense argues it was an act of self-defense.

MILFORD, CT - JUNE 17: Raul Valle stands with his defense attorney Kevin Smith, left, on the first day of his murder trial in state Superior Court in Milford, Conn. June 17, 2025.

Raul Valle was found not guilty of murder but other charges remain after mistrial. What’s next? Fairfield Prep junior James McGrath was fatally stabbed at a party in Shelton on May 14, 2022.

The Raul Valle murder trial is almost over, as the defense and prosecution gave their closing arguments Thursday. Valley is charged with murder and assault.

GUILFORD, CT. (WFSB) - Raul Valle’s attorney is speaking out after a jury ruled that his client was not guilty of murder in the stabbing death of Jimmy McGrath. One of the first things he said ...

Kevin Smith, the defense attorney for Raul Valle, was emotional Friday as he spoke about the case involving his client.

On 14 March, Raúl Irán Villarreal Belmont was murdered and his body was abandoned on the Victoria-Xichú highway near San Luis de la Paz. Days before his murder, on 11 March, the journalist, lawyer and ...