Closing

Closing Arguments Unveil Shocking Evidence in Michelle Troconis Murder Trial

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NORWALK, Conn. – After weeks of testimony in the trial of Michelle Troconis, attorneys presented their closing arguments to the jury on Tuesday. In her statement to the jurors, assistant state’s attorney Michelle Manning adamantly declared, “Jennifer is dead. Let’s be very clear. She was murdered on May 24, 2019.” Manning proceeded to outline the evidence that the state believes establishes Troconis’s complicity in the alleged plot to kill Jennifer Dulos. Both the prosecution and the defense were given one hour each to summarize their cases for the jury. Troconis’s defense attorney, Jon Schoenhorn, contended … Read more

Closing Arguments Unveiled in Sydney Trial: Rugby Star Accused of Sexual Misconduct

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SYDNEY, Australia – Closing arguments began today in the trial of Australian rugby player Kurtley Beale, who is accused of sexual misconduct. The trial is taking place in the Downing Centre District Court in Sydney. Beale is facing charges of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching. During the closing address, Crown prosecutor Jeff Tunks highlighted specific sections of the pub’s CCTV footage that, he argued, support the allegations against Beale. Tunks claimed that Beale’s hand moved downwards from the woman’s back before swiftly removing it, suggesting intentional touching. He asked the … Read more

Closing Arguments Conclude in Trial for Mother of Oxford High School Shooter, Jury Begins Deliberations

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OXFORD, Mich. – The trial for the mother of the Oxford High School shooter has concluded after seven days of testimony, and now it is up to the jury to make a decision. Throughout the trial, prosecutors presented 21 witnesses, while the defense only called Jennifer Crumbley herself to testify. Both sides gave their closing arguments on Friday, and the jury has been instructed to refrain from discussing or reading about the case until deliberations begin on Monday, Feb. 5. Jennifer and James Crumbley are facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with their … Read more

Attorney’s Wild Closing Argument Compares Oxford Mass Shooting to Children’s Kitchen Knife Scenarios

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Pontiac, Michigan – In a landmark case, Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney delivered a passionate closing argument on Friday, comparing the Oxford mass shooting to hypothetical scenarios of children killing people with kitchen knives. Attorney Shannon Smith made the argument to the jury for over an hour, drawing connections between Crumbley’s home life and her own experiences. She humanized her client, acknowledging that she too, as a lawyer, can become confused when faced with new information. The wide-ranging closing argument also touched on the charge of involuntary manslaughter against Crumbley. Smith drew a parallel between Crumbley potentially … Read more