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Trial Begins for Hatboro Businessman Charged in Deadly Shooting After Racial Slur Dispute

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A jury has been selected for the trial of a Hatboro businessman, charged with murder following an altercation that escalated after the exchange of a racial slur. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, is set to confront allegations of using deadly force during a heated dispute. The incident unfolded last year outside the businessman’s store located in Hatboro, a small community known for its close-knit neighborhoods and locally owned businesses. According to authorities, the disagreement began over a minor issue but quickly spiraled out of control when a racial slur was hurled at … Read more

Businessman David Hood to Challenge Jury’s Decision on Lease Breach, Seeks Supreme Court Review

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Garapan, Northern Mariana Islands — Businessman David Hood is preparing to contest a recent court decision holding him accountable for $160,250 in damages over disputed lease agreements. The verdict arose from a lawsuit concerning a failed plan to develop a boutique hotel, which has become a focal point of legal debates about contract interpretation and landlord-tenant disputes. In January, after a complex trial, a jury found Hood liable for the said amount in back rent but dismissed a significantly higher claim. The more substantial $3.6 million claim, related to allegations of bad faith dealings, did … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $8.5 Million to Chinese Investor in Fraud Case Against Local Businessman

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Philadelphia, PA – A local jury awarded $8.5 million to a Chinese investor on Monday, finding a Main Line businessman guilty of deceit in a failed venture to open urgent-care centers around Philadelphia. The case highlighted the complexities and potential pitfalls of international investments in the U.S. healthcare sector. The dispute centered around Edward Silverman, a physician and entrepreneur who established Premier Urgent Care in 2006, and Shouhui Zhu, an investor from China. Discussions between Silverman and Zhu began in 2013 about launching five new urgent-care facilities, building on the nine existing locations Silverman already … Read more