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Community Buzz as Tree House Trial Kicks Off: Jury Selection Begins Today

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KEY WEST, FLORIDA – The selection process for the jury in the trial of a man accused of building an illegal “tree house” in Key West has begun. The trial will be an important moment for both the defendant and the city, as it will determine the fate of the controversial structure. The defendant, who remains unnamed, is facing charges related to the construction of a two-story tree house without a proper permit. The structure, described as a “fortress-like” house located on a large banyan tree, has drawn attention and divided the public opinion. The … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Michael Miske Jr. Trial: Challenges Arise as Potential Jurors Disqualified

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HONOLULU – The jury selection process began on Monday in the trial of Michael Miske Jr., with more than half of the potential jurors being ruled out for various reasons. Attorneys for the prosecution and defense questioned 19 potential jurors individually, and by the end of the day, 11 had been struck and eight remained in consideration. Miske, who is accused of being a racketeering boss, is facing 22 federal counts in a wide-ranging conspiracy case. He appeared in U.S. District Court alongside his two co-defendants, his half-brother John Stancil and Delia Fabro-Miske. Stancil is … Read more

Capital Murder Trial Begins for San Marcos Officer’s Death: Jury Selection Commences After Jury Summons Mishap

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SAN MARCOS, Texas – Jury selection began on Monday for the trial of a man accused of killing a San Marcos police officer in 2017. The trial is for a capital murder case and faced a setback when jury summons were not printed or mailed out. This error required county constables to hand-deliver thousands of jury notices to residents. Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson attributed the mistake to a vendor error and acknowledged that technology is not always reliable. Despite the mishap, approximately 400 people showed up for jury selection for the trial of … Read more

Comprehensive Healthcare Accused of Shorting Workers $20 Million in Back Pay as Wage Trial Begins

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PITTSBURGH, PA – Employees at Comprehensive Healthcare’s facilities in Western Pennsylvania were allegedly not paid for all the hours they worked due to the company’s policy and practice, according to a lawyer from the U.S. Department of Labor. The attorney claimed that supervisors at the nursing care facilities were aware of the pay issues and sought help from the company’s administrators to address them. Despite submitting documentation and obtaining approvals, employees continued to be unpaid. The government estimates that Comprehensive owes its employees $20 million in unpaid back wages and potentially double that for damages. … Read more