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Defence Seeks Seven Separate Trials for Richard Mantha, Citing Dissimilarities in Alleged Victims’ Cases

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CALGARY, ALBERTA – Court proceedings were delayed for Richard Mantha on Monday as his lawyer seeks to have seven separate trials for him instead of one larger trial involving all seven alleged victims. Defense counsel Kim Arial informed the Alberta Court of Justice that the necessary legal paperwork for the application has yet to be filed due to the size and complexity of the case. Some documentation will be provided to the prosecution and the presiding judge by the end of the day, according to Arial. Crown lawyer Dominique Mathurin stated that the prosecution would … Read more

Colorado’s Federal Trial Court Welcomes Newly Confirmed Judge Crews and Preps for Historic Session as State Supreme Court Returns

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Denver, Colorado – The U.S. Senate has confirmed the president’s nominee to Colorado’s federal trial court. Additionally, the state Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in six cases. U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews has been appointed as a district judge after being nominated by the White House eleven months ago. Despite facing criticism for his inability to describe a key Supreme Court decision during his confirmation hearing, Crews has received support from practitioners in Colorado’s federal courts. President Joe Biden has made significant appointments to Colorado’s court, with five of the seven … Read more

Delays in Paragard Bellwether Trial Plot the Course for Multidistrict Litigation

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Atlanta, Georgia – The Paragard multidistrict litigation (MDL) is facing further delays as the first bellwether trial has been pushed back once again. The trial, which aims to assess how juries will react to evidence and testimony in thousands of Paragard lawsuits, was originally scheduled for March 4, 2024. However, an amended scheduling order issued by U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May has now set the new trial date for October 28, 2024. Judge May has implemented a bellwether program as part of the pretrial proceedings, where a select number of representative cases are prepared … Read more

Controversy Arises Over Russian Photographer’s Inclusion in Prestigious World Press Photo Jury

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Kiev, Ukraine – The Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP) issued a statement on January 13 urging the exclusion of Russian photographer Maria Gelman from the jury of the upcoming World Press Photo 2024 contest. The UAPP has expressed concerns about Gelman’s participation and its potential impact on the objectivity of the judging process. Every year, the World Press Photo contest recognizes outstanding achievements in photojournalism and documentary photography. A panel of international judges selects the best works in global and regional categories. Gelman is among the five European jurors for the 2024 edition, along … Read more