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Tragic Case of Mistaken Driveway: Jury Selection Begins in Second-Degree Murder Trial

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Salem, Washington County – Jury selection commenced on Friday for the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is facing the top charge of second-degree murder for the death of 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. The selection process will span multiple days until a jury is fully chosen, with the trial scheduled to begin shortly thereafter. As a result of the unusually large pool of potential jurors, the proceedings are closed to the public and the media. The incident occurred on April 15, 2023, when Monahan allegedly fired a 20-gauge shotgun at an SUV that had mistakenly entered his … Read more

Governor Supports Tough Drug Dealer Penalties: New Hampshire Seeks Justice for Victims

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CONCORD, N.H. – Law enforcement bills aimed at addressing drug offenses and drinking and driving were presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee, receiving support from Governor Chris Sununu. The bills discussed included measures to crack down on drug dealers whose products result in fatalities. However, one bill proposing reduced criminal liability for first-time drug offenders faced opposition from law enforcement officials and committee chairwoman, Senator Sharon Carson. Senate Bill 570-FN, sponsored by Senator Becky Whitley, aims to shift the focus from criminalization to treatment for drug offenders. The bill seeks to reduce penalties and promote … Read more

Record-Breaking Verdict: Jury Awards Nearly $1 Billion in Defective Seatbelt Lawsuit against Mitsubishi Motors

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PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia jury has awarded over $976 million in a lawsuit involving a defective seatbelt that resulted in a man becoming quadriplegic. The verdict was delivered on Monday, with the jury awarding more than $176.5 million in compensatory damages to the plaintiffs, Francis and Soomi Amagasu. In addition, they ordered Mitsubishi Motors Corp., the sole defendant in the trial, to pay $800 million in punitive damages. The lawsuit centered around the claim that Mitsubishi failed to adequately test the safety of its seatbelt restraint system in its 1992 model 3000GT sports car. According … Read more

Drowsy Defense: Massachusetts Court Grants New Trial for Murder Defendant as Lawyer Caught Sleeping in Courtroom

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BOSTON – In a startling turn of events, a murder defendant in Massachusetts is now looking at a new trial after his defense lawyer was found asleep during crucial parts of the proceedings. The state’s top court made the ruling on Monday, stating that the lawyer’s behavior constituted a violation of the defendant’s constitutional right to counsel. The defendant, who was convicted of first-degree murder, appealed his conviction, arguing that his lawyer’s inadequate representation had deprived him of a fair trial. The lawyer, who has not been named publicly, was observed sleeping multiple times during … Read more