Courtroom

Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Domestic Violence Attack Following Dramatic Courtroom Armed Assault Case

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Jacksonville, N.C. — A man will serve a minimum of 19 years in prison after being convicted in the attempted murder of his estranged wife. George Reynold Evans, 63, was found guilty of multiple charges, including domestic violence protective-order violations and assault with a deadly weapon. Evans faced a jury on several charges, including assault by pointing a firearm and being a felon in possession of a gun. Although he was acquitted of first-degree attempted murder, the jury’s decision reflected serious concerns regarding his violent conduct. The sentencing was notably affected by Evans’ admission that … Read more

L.A. Judge Bans Reporter from Courtroom During Confidential Jury Selection in UCLA Health Case

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Los Angeles, Calif.—An unusual incident unfolded in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday when Judge Tony L. Richardson ordered a reporter from the Daily Journal to leave during jury selection for a civil harassment and discrimination case involving UCLA Health. The directive came from Judge Richardson’s clerk, Karlet Ghazarian, who informed the reporter that the proceedings were confidential. However, the judge did not provide any formal announcement regarding the confidentiality of the hearing. When inquired the following day about the reasons for the closed jury qualification, Ghazarian reiterated that the confidentiality was in accordance with … Read more

Jerry Jones’ Sexual Assault Trial Delayed Again: Justice Takes a Backseat in Dallas Courtroom Drama

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DALLAS — A trial involving a sexual assault lawsuit against Jerry Jones, the owner and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, has been postponed yet again. This marks the third delay in the trial, which was originally scheduled to begin on March 18, 2024. Dallas County District Judge Aiesha Redmond has now reset the trial date to March 3, 2025, with a subsequent delay announced for August 11, according to court documents. Thomas Bowers III, representing the plaintiff, criticized this latest postponement, describing it as a strategic maneuver by Jones to avoid accountability. He expressed … Read more

Insurance Titans Unite Against Litigation Funders: A New Battle in the Courtroom and Capitol

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In New York, some of the nation’s largest insurance companies are intensifying their critiques of litigation finance companies, despite the fact that many in the industry provide similar products to plaintiffs. Major insurers attribute their rising costs to outside funders who work alongside plaintiffs’ attorneys in significant tort cases—ranging from those involving talc and opioids to the herbicide Roundup. These companies claim that such financing inundates courts with lawsuits and escalates insurance premiums. Following a halt in Congressional efforts to implement a 40% tax on litigation funders, these insurers indicate they will continue to advocate … Read more