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Jury Begins Deliberations to Determine Penalty for Cop Killer Marco Perez

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Mobile, Alabama – After being found guilty of capital murder for the killing of Mobile police officer Sean Tuder, Marco Perez now faces a penalty hearing to determine his punishment. The hearing began on Thursday afternoon. In January 2019, Marco Perez shot and killed Officer Sean Tuder at the Peach Place Inn Apartments. The jury delivered a guilty verdict on Thursday morning, prompting the start of the penalty phase. Perez now faces the possibility of either the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The jury will ultimately decide his fate. During the opening … Read more

California Voters to Determine the Fate of PAGA: A Game-Changing Labor Law

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Sacramento, California – In a consequential battle over labor laws, California voters will have the power to determine the fate of the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), a unique state law that makes it easier for employees to sue their employers. The law, signed just days after the recall of former Governor Gray Davis in 2003, allows workers to file lawsuits on behalf of themselves and other employees. However, a business-backed ballot measure aimed at repealing PAGA will be on the November ballot, fueling a heated political and legal fight that has been ongoing for … Read more

Uvalde Families Demand Justice as Special Grand Jury Convenes to Determine Criminal Charges in Robb Elementary Shooting

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San Antonio, Texas – Families in Uvalde, Texas are finding renewed hope in their pursuit of justice following the release of a comprehensive federal report detailing the failed law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School in 2022. The report, consisting of 575 pages, has prompted the formation of a special grand jury to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the officers involved. The grand jury’s decision will play a crucial role in holding those responsible for the tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 people during a 77-minute shooting rampage. The families of … Read more

Former President Trump Faces Defamation Trial for Sexual Abuse Claims: Jury to Determine Damages

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New York City, NY – A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s lawyers will not be allowed to present legal arguments to a jury regarding a defamation trial. The trial will focus on the damages to be assessed after a jury concluded last year that Trump did not rape a columnist in the 1990s. U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan made this decision in an order ahead of the trial scheduled for January 16th. In the original trial, a jury determined that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll but did not find … Read more