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Man Charged with Threatening Judge and Jury in Daniel Riley Trial

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St. Louis, Missouri – A man has been charged with threatening the judge and jury in the trial of Daniel Riely. Erick Buntyn, 34, is facing a class D felony charge of tampering with a judicial officer following an alleged incident at the Carnahan Courthouse. The incident occurred after the guilty verdict against Daniel Riley was announced on Thursday evening. According to the probable cause statement, Buntyn started yelling in the courtroom, expressing his anger towards the judge and jury. Authorities reported that Buntyn made explicit threats, stating that he would kill them if he … Read more

Owners Seek Compensation as Lawsuit Claims Jeep Hybrid Batteries Pose Fire Hazard and Render Vehicles Useless

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NEW YORK – Jeep Wrangler owners in the United States are filing a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) over battery issues, claiming that the vehicles are prone to catching fire. The complaint alleges that the fires are caused by a defect in the high-voltage lithium-ion battery of the Jeep Wrangler’s electric mode. According to the plaintiffs, some instances of vehicle fires occurred while the batteries were charging. While FCA has stated that the cause of the fires is unknown, the lawsuit argues that the root cause lies in the faulty battery and related components … Read more

Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond for Defamation Lawsuit Appeal

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover his debt in a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, while he appeals the jury’s verdict. Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, filed papers with a New York judge to show that the bond was secured from the Federal Insurance Co. This bond will cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit, along with interest. At the same time, Habba filed a notice indicating that Trump, the likely 2024 Republican presidential nominee, is appealing the verdict. Posting the bond was … Read more

Norton Rose Fulbright Welcomes Experienced Litigation Lawyer Justin VandenBout to Houston-based Practice

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the addition of litigation lawyer Justin VandenBout to its team. VandenBout, previously with Chamberlain Hrdlicka, brings extensive experience in commercial litigation, product liability litigation, and mass tort litigation. He has represented clients in federal and state courts across the United States and has been recognized as one of the top lawyers in Texas for business litigation. Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner, Jeff Cody, expressed the firm’s need for experienced practitioners like VandenBout to meet the strong demand for their litigation practice. With VandenBout’s … Read more