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Woman Avoids Indictment After Miscarriage; Legal Outcome Sparks Controversy

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A jury in Albuquerque, New Mexico decided not to indict Brittany Watts, a woman who had been charged following a miscarriage. The case gained attention as it raised questions about how the legal system treats women who experience pregnancy complications. Watts faced charges related to feticide after she had a miscarriage at home in 2019. Prosecutors argued that she had caused the miscarriage by using illegal drugs during her pregnancy. However, the defense presented evidence disputing these claims, emphasizing the lack of direct evidence linking the drug use to the miscarriage. The … Read more

Unintended Consequences: Researchers Discover Laws Meant to Protect Sharks Have Surprising Results

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MIAMI, Fla. – A study conducted by researchers revealed that various laws put in place to protect sharks have had unintended negative consequences on their populations. The study found that despite the good intentions behind these protective measures, they have ultimately backfired and led to an increase in the killing of sharks. The research, which was conducted by a team of scientists from multiple universities, analyzed the impact of shark protection laws around the world. These laws were put into effect with the aim of conserving shark populations and safeguarding their habitats. However, the study … Read more

Minnesota Lawyer Secures Record-Breaking $564 Million Verdict by Uncovering Destroyed Evidence in Historic Ponzi Scheme Case

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – In a groundbreaking verdict, Michael Collyard ’00, a partner at Robins Kaplan, won a jury trial that resulted in a record-setting $564 million judgment. The case centered around Tom Petters’ massive Ponzi scheme, which was one of the largest financial scams in U.S. history and the largest in Minnesota. Collyard strategically focused on the absence of millions of destroyed documents as evidence, ultimately leading to his victory. Collyard served as the lead trial counsel, and in November 2022, a federal jury ordered BMO Harris Bank to pay bankruptcy trustee Douglas Kelley a … Read more

Trump Delivers Aggrieved Remarks in Fraud Trial as Judge Blocks Closing Statement

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump delivered a defiant closing statement in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday as he fought against a $370 million penalty and other sanctions in the civil fraud lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General. Trump, who is also the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination, claimed that the case was a form of election interference and criticized Attorney General Letitia James, whom he accused of harboring a personal vendetta against him. Trump and his legal team presented their final arguments in the case, with James’ office scheduled to … Read more