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Jury to Reconvene on Verdict in Trial of Ex-Columbus Officer Accused in 2020 Fatal Shooting

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Columbus, Ohio – Jurors in Columbus concluded their deliberations on Thursday in the trial of Adam Coy, a former officer with the Columbus Police Department, who is charged with murder in the 2020 death of Andre Hill. The deliberations, which began late Wednesday, are set to continue on Friday, with a possible verdict being announced. Adam Coy, who took the stand earlier in the week, maintained that he mistook a set of keys in Hill’s hand for a silver revolver during the incident, leading him to fire. The jury, which had one member excused for … Read more

Maryland Attorney General Halts Nonprofit’s Voter Intimidation Tactics Ahead of Elections

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BALTIMORE, Maryland — Maryland’s Attorney General has taken decisive action against a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., ordering it to immediately cease sending letters to Maryland voters that imply voter activities would be publicized if they do not participate in the upcoming election. The cease and desist letter issued by Attorney General Anthony Brown targets the Center for Voter Information/Voter Participation Center (CVI/VPC), following reports that their mailings are designed to intimidate voters by threatening to expose non-participation to their neighbors. This directive comes as the Attorney General’s Office, in conjunction with the State … Read more

Washington Court Probes Reasons to Overturn $19 Million Skanska Building Verdict Amid Condo Dispute

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Washington, D.C. — A Washington appeals court is currently examining a $19 million trial verdict awarded to Skanska USA Building Inc. regarding a condominium project. In recent deliberations, a judge raised questions on whether the substantial judgment, which favored the globally recognized construction firm, should indeed be overturned. During Thursday’s session, the focus revolved primarily around the validity and proceedings of the initial trial. The judge probing the case pressed on the thoroughness with which the original facts were established and the rationale behind the jury’s hefty financial award. Skanska USA Building Inc., part of … Read more

Former Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro’s Law License Suspended After Guilty Plea in Election Racketeering Case

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NEW YORK — Kenneth Chesebro, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has had his law license suspended in New York, following a guilty plea related to efforts aimed at overturning the 2020 election results in Georgia. This development marks yet another member of Trump’s legal team facing professional repercussions for their actions surrounding the contentious election. On Thursday, a New York appeals court ruled that Chesebro’s acknowledgment of his role in a scheme to submit falsified electoral documents to Congress warranted immediate suspension. Specifically, Chesebro admitted to conspiracy to commit the filing of false documents, … Read more