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Jury Deadlocked in High-Stakes Murder Trial of Virginia Man Accused in Councilwoman’s Shooting Death

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New Brunswick, New Jersey — The murder trial of Rashid Bynum concluded Friday without a verdict, as the jury departed after deliberating for four hours without reaching a decision. Judge Angela Borkowski dismissed the jury at 4 p.m. as they continued their attempts to come to an agreement regarding the case. Bynum is accused of fatally shooting Eunice Dwumfour, a councilwoman in Sayreville. During deliberations, jurors examined key pieces of evidence, including video footage from a home surveillance camera that allegedly captured the moment of the shooting. The video shows a vehicle parked in a … Read more

Las Vegas Councilwoman’s Lawsuit Settlement to be Public, Judge Rules

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Las Vegas, NV — In a pivotal legal decision, a judge has mandated the City of Las Vegas to disclose the settlement documents related to a lawsuit involving Councilwoman Michele Fiore. The judge’s ruling came after intense scrutiny over transparency and accountability measures within city operations. The legal action, initially filed by Councilwoman Fiore, revolved around allegations of gender discrimination and retaliation she purportedly faced while fulfilling her duties in office. The undisclosed terms of the settlement had prompted calls for greater transparency from media organizations and watchdog groups, urging that the details be made … Read more