Deadlocks

Mistrial Declared as Jury Deadlocks in High-Profile Case of John O’Keefe’s Killing

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Boston, MA – A mistrial was declared Thursday in the high-profile case of Karen Read, charged in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a sergeant with the Massachusetts State Police. Deliberations stalled as the jury reported being deadlocked, unable to reach a unanimous decision after several days of intense discussion. Karen Read, 42, faces charges including manslaughter and motor vehicle homicide in connection with the January 2022 incident involving the tragic death of O’Keefe. Prosecutors accused Read of running over O’Keefe with her SUV during a late-night altercation, an accusation supported by critical evidence … Read more

Fate of Roundup Lawsuit Hangs in the Balance as Delaware Jury Deadlocks

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Dover, Del. — The latest lawsuit accusing the popular weedkiller Roundup of causing cancer has ended in a mistrial. After three days of deliberation, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, prompting the Delaware judge to declare a mistrial. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Anthony Cloud, a landscaper from South Carolina who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2018 and passed away in October 2021, just weeks after filing the lawsuit. The family sought $142 million in punitive damages. German chemical company Bayer AG, which acquired Roundup’s manufacturer Monsanto in … Read more

Jury Deadlocks in Trial of Mobile Rapper’s Shooting, Leaving Justice Hanging in Balance

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MOBILE, Alabama – After days of deliberation, the jury in the murder trial involving the shooting of a Mobile rapper has reached a deadlock. The trial, which garnered significant media attention, ended without a verdict. The case revolved around the shooting death of the rapper, whose name has not been disclosed in the public domain. Prosecutors argued that the defendant, whose identity remains undisclosed, intentionally shot and killed the rapper following a heated argument at a local music venue. However, the defense maintained that the defendant acted in self-defense, claiming that the rapper had made … Read more