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Tarzana Man Pleads Not Guilty to Grisly Murder of Wife and In-Laws, Remains Found in Trash Bin

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TARZANA, Calif. – A man from Tarzana pleaded not guilty on Friday to murder charges related to the disappearance of his wife and her parents. Samuel Bond Haskell, 35, is accused of killing his wife Mei Haskell, 37, and her parents, Yanxiang Wang, 64, and Gaoshan Li, 72. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged Haskell with multiple murders, including a special circumstance allegation. If convicted, Haskell could face life in prison without parole. The victims, who resided with Haskell and the couple’s three young children in Tarzana, were last seen in early … Read more

Landmark Decision: Disney Found Liable for $600K in Copyright Trial over Innovative Motion-Capture Technology

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a copyright trial that involved motion-capture technology, a US jury has ruled that Disney owes $600,000. The trial centered on allegations made by a company called SAG-AFTRA, which represents performers, that Disney used its members’ performances in blockbuster films without authorization. The trial lasted for three weeks and ended with the jury issuing a verdict in favor of SAG-AFTRA. Motion-capture technology, which involves recording an actor’s movements and digitally transferring them onto a computer-generated character, has become increasingly popular in the film industry. This trial shed light on the legal … Read more

Capital Murder Case Dropped: Steven Aubrey Cleared in Death of Prominent Dallas Lawyer

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DALLAS, Texas – A capital murder charge against Steven Aubrey, accused in the death of prominent Dallas lawyer Ira Tobolowsky, has been dropped by prosecutors. Tobolowsky was found dead in 2016 with blunt-force trauma after his home in North Dallas was set on fire. The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion to dismiss the charge, stating that they were unable to make a prima facie case at this time. Aubrey had been named a person of interest in the case early on but was not arrested until 2022. He had been set to … Read more

Essex County Attorney Amy Quinn Declares Candidacy for County Judge in Upcoming Election

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LAKE PLACID, NY – Amy Quinn, an attorney from Essex County, announced her candidacy for county judge in the upcoming November election. The seat will soon be vacant as current judge Richard Meyer is set to retire at the end of his second 10-year term. According to state law, judges in the Unified Court System must retire at age 70. Quinn, who currently serves as the principal court attorney under Meyer, is starting the petitioning process to secure her place on the ballot in February. The election will take place on November 5. Quinn emphasized … Read more