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Unexpected Cancellation: Jury Duty Suspended for Judge Lagomarsino’s 13th District Court Panel

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Lafayette, Louisiana – The 13th District Court in Lafayette has announced the cancellation of jury duty for the panel scheduled on Friday, Jan. 5. Judge James Lagomarsino’s court will not require any candidates to serve on the jury. Candidates who were eagerly awaiting their selection for jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court will now be relieved of this obligation. The cancellation of jury duty was announced through a public service announcement, providing advance notice to those affected. No specific reasons were provided for the cancellation of jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court. However, this decision … Read more

Ukrainian lawmakers set to overhaul mobilization laws in strategic move: CNN reports

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Kiev, Ukraine – Lawmakers in Ukraine are currently discussing proposals to make changes to the country’s mobilization laws. The potential amendments are being closely examined as politicians explore ways to refine and strengthen the existing legislation. The proposed alterations to the mobilization laws have garnered significant attention, sparking debates and discussions both within the government and among the public. The aim of these potential changes is to ensure that the mobilization process is more efficient and effective, allowing Ukraine to better respond to any potential threats or emergencies that may arise. CNN correspondent Frederik Pleitgen, … Read more

Former Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Case Against Rudy Giuliani

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – In a high-profile defamation case, a jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani. The workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, were subject to harassment and threats after Giuliani spread lies about them following the 2020 presidential election. Giuliani, a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, falsely accused Freeman and Moss of ballot fraud in an attempt to overturn the election results. The jury’s decision came after a three-day trial in Washington, D.C., where Giuliani was found liable for defamation. The jury deliberated … Read more

Prosecutors Demand Trump’s Decision on Advice-of-Counsel Defense Ahead of Hush-Money Trial

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New York – Prosecutors in the hush-money case involving former President Donald Trump have requested that he disclose by February 12 whether he plans to mount an advice-of-counsel defense during his trial. Under this defense, Trump would argue that he cannot be held responsible for allegedly falsifying business documents to conceal a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016, as he was acting on legal advice. In response, Trump’s lawyers have argued that New York law does not require him to reveal his defense strategy before the trial. The prosecutors have asked … Read more