Decision

Prosecutors Demand Trump’s Decision on Advice-of-Counsel Defense Ahead of Hush-Money Trial

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New York – Prosecutors in the hush-money case involving former President Donald Trump have requested that he disclose by February 12 whether he plans to mount an advice-of-counsel defense during his trial. Under this defense, Trump would argue that he cannot be held responsible for allegedly falsifying business documents to conceal a hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016, as he was acting on legal advice. In response, Trump’s lawyers have argued that New York law does not require him to reveal his defense strategy before the trial. The prosecutors have asked … Read more

Justice Denied: Grand Jury’s Controversial Decision Lets Gunman Off the Hook After Fatally Shooting Taqueria Robber

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SAN ANGELO, Texas – A Texas grand jury has decided not to indict a gunman who fatally shot a robber at a taqueria. The incident occurred in San Angelo, Texas, highlighting the controversial topic of self-defense in the state. The incident took place on January 3rd, when a gunman entered a taqueria and encountered a robber. In an attempt to protect themselves and others, the gunman opened fire, causing fatal injuries to the robber. The grand jury, after reviewing the evidence, decided not to charge the gunman. This case has sparked a heated debate about … Read more

Minot Murder Trial Moved to New Venue Due to Publicity: Concerns of Bias Drive Judge’s Decision

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Minot, ND – Proceedings in the trial of a local man accused of murder were abruptly halted during jury selection when a change of venue was ordered due to concerns about biased coverage by local media. Shawnee Krall, aged 30, was set to face a 10-day jury trial for the 2020 murder of Alice Quierolo. However, his court-appointed attorney, Stormy Vickers, raised concerns that his client would not receive a fair trial in Ward County. Vickers stated that the media coverage surrounding the case had been damaging and referenced suppressed evidence, which he believed was … Read more

College Student Rejects Judge’s Decision to Cut $110 Million Malpractice Case Award, Seeks New Trial

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St. Cloud, Minnesota – A college student from St. Cloud State University is seeking a new trial after a federal judge reduced his jury award from $110 million to $10 million in a landmark medical malpractice case. Anuj Thapa, the plaintiff, rejected the judge’s decision and will pursue another trial. Last year, a Minneapolis federal jury awarded Thapa $111.3 million in damages, including $110 million for pain and suffering, in what was the largest award of its kind in Minnesota. However, the presiding judge, Tony Leung, deemed the amount “shockingly excessive” and ordered Thapa to … Read more