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Jury Selection Begins as Trial Proceeds in Case of Former Lakeland Commissioner’s Murder

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LAKELAND, Florida – The trial of a man accused of killing a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband is progressing as jury selection moves forward. The courtroom was filled with anticipation as the process began, aiming to assemble a panel of impartial jurors who will weigh the evidence and determine the outcome of the case. The defendant is charged with the heinous crimes that shook the community. The victims, a former Lakeland commissioner and her husband, were tragically taken from their loved ones in a horrifying act of violence. Their deaths sent shockwaves through the … Read more

Delayed by the Pandemic, Trial Begins for Man Accused of Fatally Shooting St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Jury selection is currently underway for Thomas Kinworthy, the man accused of fatally shooting St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon in August 2020. Kinworthy faces 10 charges, including first-degree murder, stemming from the incident that occurred during a response to a shooting call in south St. Louis City. The trial, which has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is finally set to begin on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:55 a.m. at the Civil Courts Building in downtown St. Louis. Ahead of the trial, Kinworthy’s defense recently filed several motions, … Read more

Second Trial Begins for Emanuel Lopes in Weymouth Police Officer and Resident’s 2018 Murder Case

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WEYMOUTH, Mass. – Emanuel Lopes, 26, will face opening arguments on Wednesday in his second trial for the 2018 murders of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and Weymouth resident Vera Adams, according to a spokesperson for the Norfolk District Attorney’s office. Lopes’ first trial resulted in a mistrial on July 10, when a juror refused to continue deliberations, causing a hung jury. The retrial jury was selected from Bristol Superior Court in Taunton, under a change-of-venue request granted by Judge Beverly Cannone. Lopes’ defense attorney, Larry Tipton, argued that selecting a local jury for the … Read more

Jury Set and Ready: Brad Srebnik’s Trial for Double Murder Charges Begins with 16-Member Panel

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Alpena, Michigan – The jury has been selected for the trial of Brad Srebnik, who is accused of murdering Brynn Bills and Abby Hill in 2021. The 16-person jury, consisting of eight men and eight women, was finalized on Thursday at the APlex. While all 16 jury members will be present for the trial, only 12 will participate in the deliberation process, which will be determined through a random selection. The decision to seat more jurors was made to prevent any delays that could arise from unforeseen circumstances, such as COVID-19 infections. If convicted, Srebnik … Read more