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Federal Appeals Court Orders Investigation into Potential Juror Bias in Boston Marathon Bomber’s Trial

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BOSTON (AP) — The judge who presided over the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bomber, has been ordered by a federal appeals court to investigate claims of juror bias and determine whether Tsarnaev’s death sentence should stand. While the appeals court did not overturn the death sentence, defense lawyers had sought that outcome, arguing that two jurors had exhibited bias during the trial. The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the trial judge did not adequately address Tsarnaev’s allegations, prompting the court to send the case back for further investigation. … Read more

Apple Faces Lawsuit from 16 States, Accused of Anti-Competitive Practices and Consumer Lock-in

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HARTFORD, Connecticut – Connecticut has joined forces with 15 other states and territories in a legal battle against tech giant Apple. The lawsuit accuses the company of using its popular iPhone to stifle competition and exploit customers for financial gain. The states involved in the lawsuit include Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Vermont. They argue that Apple’s practices create barriers for consumers looking to switch to alternative smartphones by preventing competitors’ products from working seamlessly with the iPhone. During a press conference held in Hartford, Connecticut’s Attorney General William Tong emphasized that Apple is … Read more

Justice Begins: Jury Selection Commences in Nogales Migrant Shooting Case

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Nogales, Arizona – Jury selection is currently underway in the trial of a U.S. Border Patrol agent accused of fatally shooting a Mexican teenager through a border fence. The incident occurred in October 2012 in Nogales, a border city on the southern edge of Arizona, near the Mexican state of Sonora. The agent, Lonnie Swartz, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder. The shooting of 16-year-old Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez sparked outrage and controversy, as it shed light on the complex and contentious issue of border security. According to prosecutors, Swartz fired his weapon 16 … Read more

Pitt County Authorities Crack Down on Non-Compliant Sex Offenders, Leading to 16 Arrests

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GREENVILLE, Pitt County – Sixteen registered sex offenders in Pitt County, North Carolina, have been charged with not following the state’s sex offender registration laws. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the U.S. Marshals and N.C. Department of Corrections in a joint operation called Operation Heartbreaker in February 2024. The operation aimed to ensure compliance of sex offenders with state laws. During the operation, law enforcement officers conducted more than 300 checks to verify the adherence of sex offenders to registration requirements. As a result of their efforts, 16 individuals were arrested for violations … Read more