Deliberation

Oregon Jury Convicts Man on Child Exploitation Charges After Intense Deliberation

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OREGON, Ill. – After a jury deliberation that lasted over three hours, an Oregon man was convicted Wednesday of several counts of child pornography possession. Joshua Lake, 30, of Stillman Valley, faced charges stemming from evidence recovered by authorities in 2018. Lake was initially charged with 10 felony counts of possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material. However, in a pre-trial decision, the prosecution dropped seven of those charges, including two related to the alleged dissemination of the offensive content. This left Lake facing three counts relating to possession of videos depicting minors—under the age … Read more

Jury Deliberation Begins in Sen. Menendez’s High-Stakes Bribery Trial Featuring International Intrigue and Allegations of Domestic Deceit

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NEW YORK — Jurors are set to begin deliberations in the high-profile corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, following weeks of testimony involving allegations of bribes including gold bars, cash, and luxury cars. The trial, held in Manhattan federal court, has captured public attention with its vivid narrative of financial dealings with Egyptian officials, Qatari investors, and the intimate involvement of Menendez’s now-wife, Nadine Arslanian. The crux of the case lies in determining whether Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, corrupted his office by accepting bribes from three businessmen since 2018, as claimed by federal prosecutors. … Read more

Deadlocked Jury Continues Deliberation in High-Stakes Trial Alleging Police Cover-Up

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DEDHAM, Mass. — As the trial of a Boston police officer accused of murdering a fellow officer nears its conclusion, the deadlocked jury’s difficulty in reaching a verdict highlights the complexities of a case shadowed by allegations of a police cover-up. The defense argues that the accused, Officer Read, is a scapegoat in a broader scheme of law enforcement corruption, asserting she was framed for a crime committed within the confines of another officer’s home. The jury, which consists of six men and six women, began their deliberations nearly two months ago but sent a … Read more

Amid Jury Deliberation, Karen Read Offers Encouragement to Bullied Child Outside Courthouse

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NORFOLK, Mass. — As the jury deliberates the fate of Karen Read, accused of murdering her boyfriend, she utilizes breaks in the proceedings to connect with supporters who congregate outside the Norfolk County Superior Courthouse. The supporters, many clad in pink, have been a constant presence throughout the trial which has garnered significant media attention due to underlying issues of police mistrust and intense online speculation. Read, a 44-year-old resident of Mansfield, faces charges of second-degree murder among other accusations. Prosecutors allege she fatally struck John O’Keefe with her SUV outside a Canton residence on … Read more