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81-Year-Old Man Faces Trial in Minnesota Over Multiple Child Pornography Charges

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AITKIN, Minnesota — The trial of an 81-year-old Chaska resident, Guy Willard Blessing, charged with 16 felony counts of possessing pornographic materials involving minors, was delayed before proceedings could begin on Monday, October 7, in Aitkin County. The disruption stemmed from Blessing’s decision to waive his right to a jury trial, opting instead for a bench trial where the evidence is agreed upon by both prosecution and defense, significantly altering the course of the trial. Blessing was formally accused on November 28, 2022. This type of trial, known as a stipulated facts trial, simplifies the … Read more

Landmark Verdict: 81-Year-Old Mesothelioma Victim Awarded $23 Million in Negligence Lawsuit Against Valve Manufacturer Jenkins Brothers

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New York, NY – An 81-year-old individual suffering from mesothelioma was awarded a $13 million settlement for past pain and suffering and an additional $10 million for future pain and suffering by a New York jury earlier this year. The verdict held valve manufacturer Jenkins Brothers responsible for negligence in the case. The company has since appealed the decision, but the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division upheld the jury’s ruling and allowed the verdict to stand. The lawsuit was filed by James McWilliams, a retired union steamfitter who worked with valve flange gaskets … Read more