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Judge Rejects Request for Juror Interviews in Brett Hankison Case Over Breonna Taylor Raid Conviction

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A recent ruling by a judge has barred attorneys for Brett Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police Detective, from interviewing jurors. Hankison was previously convicted on charges of using excessive force and violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a fatal raid. The defense team had sought permission to question the jury members about potential external influences that could have affected their decision. They expressed concerns that the verdict might have been impacted by fears of public unrest, a medical incident involving one juror during the trial, and the duration of … Read more

Brett Shumate Poised to Steer DOJ Civil Division, Fortifying Trump Administration’s Legal Front

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WASHINGTON — Brett Shumate, a seasoned litigator and partner at the prestigious Washington-based law firm Jones Day, is anticipated to be appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the head of the Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. This strategic decision positions Shumate to defend the administration’s policies in significant legal battles that lie ahead. During Trump’s initial term in office, Shumate served as a senior official in the Civil Division’s Federal Programs Branch, steering the administration through some of its most contentious legal challenges. His return to the Civil Division, where he is … Read more

Breonna Taylor Case: Ex-Detective Brett Hankison Found Guilty of Civil Rights Violations in Federal Retrial

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a significant ruling, former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison was found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a botched raid in 2020. The verdict came after a complex federal retrial, where the same jury earlier acquitted Hankison for similar charges concerning Taylor’s neighbors. Initially, on Friday afternoon, the jury was at an impasse, struggling to reach a unanimous decision. In response, the presiding judge issued an Allen charge, a directive that encouraged the jurors to continue their deliberations, emphasizing the necessity of reaching a verdict. … Read more

Alec Baldwin Returns to SNL Spotlight as Fox’s Brett Baier After Legal Battles

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New York — Alec Baldwin made his return to “Saturday Night Live” for the first time since his involvement in the “Rust” film set shooting incident which had previously led to manslaughter charges against him. These charges were recently dismissed, marking a significant turn in the actor’s legal saga. On the show’s latest episode, part of its 50th anniversary season, Baldwin took on the role of Fox News anchor Brett Baier in the opening skit. During the episode, Baldwin’s portrayal featured a humorous interruption of Maya Rudolph, who reprised her role as Vice President Kamala … Read more