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Incomplete Video Sparks Controversy in West Asheville Pedestrian Murder Case, Says Defense Attorney

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A defense attorney claims that a video capturing an alleged pedestrian murder in West Asheville does not present the “full context.” The attorney argues that the video footage, which has gone viral, may not accurately depict the events leading up to the incident. According to the attorney, the video shows a man confronting another person in the street before what appears to be a fatal altercation. However, the defense argues that the video does not show the entire confrontation, leading to a potentially biased understanding of the situation. The incident took place … Read more

Judge Urges Swift Pace in George Kelly Murder Trial as State’s Case Drags On

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TUCSON, Ariz. – The murder trial of George Alan Kelly has seen a delay in its progress, prompting the judge to urge attorneys to expedite proceedings. Kelly is facing charges of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Gabriel Cuen Buitimea on his ranch on January 30, 2023. Originally scheduled to last four weeks, the trial has already stretched into its third week, with the prosecution yet to conclude their case. To gain a clearer understanding of the events surrounding the crime, the jury is scheduled to visit multiple locations on Kelly’s ranch, including the … Read more

Former President Trump’s $92 million bond approved by judge in E. Jean Carroll defamation case

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a federal judge to put up a $92 million bond to secure a jury award for writer E. Jean Carroll, should it survive appeals. The bond was approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan on Tuesday, following an agreement among lawyers that there was no dispute about it. Trump, the front-runner for the Republican 2024 presidential race, offered the bond as his legal team appeals the verdict to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan. Over the weekend, at a campaign rally, … Read more

Decades-Long Sexual Abuse Case Finally Settled: Rochester School District to Pay $1.6 Million

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Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester City School District has agreed to pay $1.6 million to a woman who alleges she was raped more than 100 times by a music teacher during her time as a student at East High School in the 1970s. In order to protect her identity, the woman has been referred to as Betty Doe in court documents. Attorney John Bansbach, who represents the woman and eight other women who claim they were sexually abused by the same music teacher, Edwin Fleming, explained the details of the case. According to Bansbach, the … Read more