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Jurors Set to Deliberate in Worcester Kidnapping Case Involving 7-Year-Old’s Harrowing Escape from Alleged Attacker

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WORCESTER, Mass. — Jurors are preparing to deliberate in the case against Joshua Hubert, a 43-year-old Worcester man accused of kidnapping a seven-year-old girl in 2017, assaulting her, and then throwing her off a bridge. The child, who survived the incident, is now 15 years old and provided testimony during the trial, which commenced last week. Hubert has pleaded not guilty to multiple serious charges, including attempted murder, strangulation, kidnapping, and aggravated child rape. The closing arguments in his trial are set to begin Tuesday morning, with jurors expected to start their deliberations later in … Read more

North Dakota Lawmakers Deliberate Secretly on Lawsuit Amid Veto Misstep Threatening Housing Funds

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BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s legislative leaders are set to meet this week in a closed session to explore the possibility of a lawsuit following an error related to a veto by Governor Kelly Armstrong. The matter concerns significant missteps involving funding intended for housing initiatives, raising concerns about transparency and accountability among lawmakers. The interim Legislative Management Committee is considering the next steps, which could include legal action or the convening of a special session. The complications arose after Governor Armstrong mistakenly vetoed not only $150,000 earmarked for a Native American homeless liaison, but … Read more

Final Countdown: Jurors Prepare to Deliberate in High-Stakes Mushroom Murder Trial of Erin Patterson

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Jurors in a high-stakes trial in Victoria, Australia, are preparing to deliberate on the fate of Erin Patterson, accused of poisoning four family members, three of whom died. After more than four days of judge’s instructions, Justice Christopher Beale is set to complete his closing statements on Monday morning. The jury, initially composed of 14 members, will narrow down to 12 who will deliberate on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. These charges stem from a July 2023 incident where Patterson allegedly served a deadly lunch laced with toxic mushrooms to … Read more

Jury Poised to Deliberate in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ High-Stakes Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Amidst Graphic Evidence and Controversial Testimonies

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Jurors in New York could soon begin deliberations in the federal sex trafficking trial involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, as prosecutors are set to wrap up their case this week. Over the past several weeks, the jury has been presented with explicit video evidence, testimonies from key witnesses, and a detailed chronology of events provided by Homeland Security officials. Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Joseph Cerciello continued his testimony, detailing the alleged “freak off” parties hosted by Combs, which prosecutors argue were integral to a pattern of sex trafficking and abuse. Cerciello revealed that Combs allegedly … Read more