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Judge Rules Newsmax Defamed Dominion Voting Systems, Jury to Decide on Malice and Damages

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Wilmington, Delaware — A Delaware judge recently ruled that Newsmax, a conservative channel known for its pro-Trump stance, defamed Dominion Voting Systems by falsely claiming the company manipulated the 2020 presidential election results. This decision, handed down by Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis, arrives just weeks ahead of a scheduled jury trial set to commence on April 28, where the issue of malice in Newsmax’s actions will be assessed. This legal battle mirrors Dominion’s previous lawsuit against Fox News, which culminated in a settlement of $787 million in 2023, setting a record. Similarly to … Read more

New Mexico Court To Decide On Sealing Hackman Estate Records, Citing Privacy After Tragic Deaths of Actor and Wife

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SANTA FE, N.M. – A court in New Mexico is currently deliberating on a request to prevent the release of extensive investigative records connected to the deaths of the famed actor Gene Hackman and his spouse, Betsy Arakawa. This legal appeal, put forth by the couple’s estate, aims to secure the privacy rights endowed by the constitution. Judge Matthew Wilson of Santa Fe has scheduled a hearing for Monday where the plea to withhold videos, photographs, and documents will be evaluated. In advance of this session, the court has temporarily suspended the disclosure of these … Read more

Jury from Outside Memphis to Decide Fate of Ex-Officers in Tyre Nichols Murder Trial

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Memphis, Tenn. — In the upcoming trial for the beating death of Tyre Nichols, a Tennessee judge has decided that jurors will be selected from outside the local community. This decision comes in the case against three former Memphis police officers facing second-degree murder charges stemming from a January 2023 traffic stop incident. On Friday, Shelby County Judge James Jones Jr. confirmed that Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, all former officers of the Memphis Police Department who pleaded not guilty, will face their trial with an external jury. Details regarding the specific location … Read more

Fresno Jury to Decide Groundbreaking Fentanyl Murder Case as Deliberations Begin

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FRESNO, Calif. — The fate of Cassidy Gonzalez now rests in the hands of a jury after closing arguments concluded on Monday, marking a significant moment in Fresno County’s legal history. Gonzalez faces murder charges in what has been labeled as the county’s first fentanyl-related murder trial, drawing intense scrutiny and local attention. Prosecutors argue that Gonzalez deliberately provided the fentanyl that led to the death of Jade Dreith in 2022, emphasizing her awareness of the potent drug’s lethal nature. “Cassidy Gonzalez sent that message and admitted to providing the pills that killed Jade,” stated … Read more