Emotional

Regina Chiropractor’s Sexual Assault Trial Moves into Deliberation After Emotional Testimonies

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Regina, Canada – The sexual assault trial involving local chiropractor Ruben Manz, 49, is reaching its culmination at the Court of King’s Bench. As of Friday afternoon, a dozen jurors began deliberations following final instructions from Justice Janet McMurtry. Manz stands accused of sexually abusing seven female patients during the last decade, asserting his innocence against all charges. The trial, which kicked off on November 4, has spanned nearly four weeks filled with intense testimonies from the accusers and Manz himself. The allegations presented in court detail unwanted and inappropriate touching, with multiple women recounting … Read more

Federal Judge Slashes $198 Million in Damages from UPS Lawsuit Verdict, Upholds $39.6 Million for Emotional Distress

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Yakima, WA — A former Black employee of United Parcel Service (UPS) was awarded a substantial sum in damages after alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination, although a significant portion of the original jury verdict was later reduced by a federal judge. Tahvio Gratton, the former UPS employee, won a $238 million jury decision in September, but Judge Thomas Rice has since deemed $198 million in punitive damages to be unsupported by the evidence, leaving Gratton with $39.6 million for emotional distress. The case stemmed from several complaints Gratton filed from 2018 to 2021 with … Read more

Inside the Deliberation Room: A Juror’s Emotional Journey in ‘The Jury: Death on the Staircase’

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Sydney, Australia — For Anya, a sexologist who ventured to Australia with just $200 to her name, participating as a juror in the vividly dramatized court series “The Jury: Death on the Staircase” was more than just an acting gig; it stirred an unexpected emotional odyssey mingled with a heightened sense of civic duty. As the series replays the events of a scripted trial using real case transcripts and actors in place of actual witnesses and legal personnel, it offers audience members a rare glimpse into the formidable and predominantly enigmatic responsibilities shouldered by jury … Read more

Court Awards Over $1 Million in Unique Case Evaluating Emotional and Financial Impact of Unexpected Parenthood

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In a recent verdict, a jury has awarded substantial sums to Megan and Steven Szlachtowski for various damages related to an unexpected pregnancy, culminating in a trial that not only weighed the fiscal costs but also delved into the emotional repercussions of unplanned parenthood. The couple, who attended the six-day trial, faced numerous discussions about the emotional and physical impacts of their situation, including Megan’s recovery post-pregnancy and the surprise surrounding the conception. The verdict detailed compensation amounts for both past and future expenses and emotional damages. Notably, Megan Szlachtowski was awarded $450,000 for her … Read more