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Delay in Jury Trial for Hartsburg Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Father

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Columbia, Missouri – The jury trial for a man from Hartsburg accused of murdering his father has been delayed following a hearing on March 4. Collin Knight, 24, was scheduled for a pre-trial conference, but his attorneys filed a motion for a continuance, prompting the trial to be rescheduled. The request was granted by Boone County Judge Joshua Devine without any objections from the state. A new trial date has not yet been set, but a case review hearing is scheduled for April 8. Knight is facing charges of First-Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action … Read more

Trump’s Request for Delay in $83.3M Jury Award Denied: Writer E. Jean Carroll’s Legal Team Urges Judge to Proceed

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WASHINGTON — Lawyers representing writer E. Jean Carroll are urging a judge to reject a request from former President Donald Trump to postpone a $83.3 million jury award in a defamation case. The request comes after a judge ruled against Trump’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit last month. Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s. Trump denied the claims and said Carroll was lying to sell a new book. Carroll sued Trump for defamation after he called her a liar and said he had never met … Read more

Disney Requests Second Court Delay Amidst Legal Battle Over Walt Disney World’s Control

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has requested a second court delay in its ongoing legal battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s governing district. The entertainment giant accuses the governor’s office and his appointees of obstructing the legal process by withholding requested documents. In response, Disney is seeking more time to prepare its arguments and gather necessary evidence. The district employee’s deposition highlights the negative impact of the takeover by DeSantis’ appointees, resulting in around 50 employees leaving the district. The board of the district is scheduled to hold its … Read more

Federal Judge Allows Former President Donald Trump to Delay Testifying in Defamation Trial as He Faces Millions in Damages

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been granted a week’s delay to testify at a New York defamation trial in which he faces the possibility of millions of dollars in damages. A federal judge made the ruling after a jury concluded that Trump had sexually abused a columnist in the 1990s. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan issued an order on Sunday stating that Trump could testify on January 22, even if the trial concludes by Thursday. The only exception would be if he were to testify as the Republican front-runner in this year’s … Read more