Deliberates

Weinstein Claims "Immoral" but Not Criminal as Jury Deliberates on Sexual Assault Charges

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New York — Harvey Weinstein acknowledged his “immoral” behavior while insisting that he committed no criminal acts as jurors in his sex crimes retrial paused deliberations for the weekend. Jurors indicated they would require additional time to reach a verdict following two days of discussions. Weinstein is facing trial once more after a New York state appeals court overturned his 2020 convictions due to procedural irregularities. His initial 23-year prison sentence was nullified, but he remains incarcerated on separate charges. In an interview with FOX5 aired on Friday, Weinstein said, “I have regrets that I … Read more

Jury Deliberates in Vallejo Murder Case: Accused Strangles Victim During Botched Robbery

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Vallejo, California — A jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon in the Solano County Superior Court on the fate of Devonte Levan Hicks, a 29-year-old man accused of killing 24-year-old Gerado Suarez-Marin during a robbery at a Motel 6 in Vallejo in 2018. The deliberations followed closing arguments from both the defense and the prosecution, after more than three weeks of testimony and evidence presentation. At 2 p.m., the jury, comprising seven men and five women, departed from Department 23 after receiving final instructions from Judge John B. Ellis. Hicks faces charges of first-degree murder, with … Read more

Federal Judge Deliberates on the Future of DEI Programs in Schools Amid Legal Battle Over Funding and Discrimination Policies

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CONCORD, N.H. — A federal judge in Concord is currently deliberating on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in educational settings, in light of a contentious directive from the U.S. Department of Education. The department has issued a warning that it may withhold federal funds from schools that fail to prove their DEI programs are nondiscriminatory by race. The controversy started in February when the Department sent out a letter to federally funded educational institutions to underscore their obligation to uphold nondiscrimination standards. This correspondence was followed by a March requirement that … Read more

Jury Deliberates as Rapper Tay-K Faces Life Sentence in High-Stakes Murder Trial

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San Antonio, Texas — In a high-stakes trial, the fate of Texas rapper Taymor “Tay-K” McIntyre hangs in the balance as a Bexar County jury deliberates over charges of capital murder related to a deadly 2017 confrontation outside a local Chick-Fil-A. McIntyre, 24, hailing from Arlington, risks a life sentence if found guilty. The incident unfolded on April 23, 2017, when 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar was found deceased in the restaurant’s parking area. According to prosecutors, McIntyre, along with a group of associates, was in a vehicle with Saldivar shortly before his death. The narrative … Read more