Closing

Fugees Star Pras Michel Denied New Trial Despite AI Use in Lawyer’s Closing Argument

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Washington, D.C. — A federal judge recently ruled that Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, a founding member of the hip-hop group Fugees, will not be granted a new trial following his conviction. This decision came after Michel’s legal team sought a retrial, citing concerns over their use of an AI platform during the preparation of his closing arguments. In June, Michel was found guilty of participating in political conspiracy schemes that funneled money from a Malaysian financier to support U.S. political campaigns illegally. This high-profile case has highlighted complex ethical and legal issues surrounding political contributions and … Read more

Defense Admits Capital Murder Suspect Faces Life Behind Bars in Closing Argument

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Decatur, Alabama — A sensational declaration opened the proceedings in a high-profile capital murder case as the defense attorney starkly told jurors that his client, already serving life without parole for a separate crime, “will die in prison.” This statement prefaced a trial that has gripped the local community, surrounding the brutal killing of an elderly woman during an attempted robbery five years ago. The case involves Jonathon Green, accused of the murder of 72-year-old Elizabeth Ann Howell, who tragically met her death in her own home in March of 2018. Green, who was already … Read more

Maui Wildfire Victims Secure $4 Billion in Historic Settlement, Closing Hundreds of Lawsuits

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Honolulu, Hawaii — Victims of the devastating wildfires in Maui have reached a $4 billion settlement, resolving hundreds of lawsuits linked to the disaster that claimed lives and obliterated communities. The financial settlement represents a crucial step in compensating those affected by the catastrophic events and underscores the broader impacts of climate change and aged infrastructure on natural disasters. The settlement, announced earlier this week, arises out of litigation against more than 20 entities, including utility companies and landowners who plaintiffs argued had failed to properly maintain power lines and clear hazardous vegetation. These oversights … Read more

Closing Arguments Clash in Senator Menendez’s Bribery Trial as Defense Ridicules Prosecution’s Claims

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NEWARK, N.J. — In an intense federal bribery trial held in Newark, conflicting portraits of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez were painted during final arguments. Prosecutors charged that Menendez engaged in pervasive corruption soon after he began dating his wife, Nadine, in 2018, involving illicit gains from cash, gold, and a luxury car. On the other hand, his defense vehemently challenged the prosecutors’ narrative, calling it an overreach built on unstable allegations. The government’s closing arguments spanned five hours across two days, with Prosecutor Paul Monteleoni summarizing the evidence linking the financial and material gains to … Read more