Exonerates

Jury Exonerates M. Night Shyamalan in ‘Servant’ Plagiarism Case, Series Declared Original Work

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A federal jury recently exonerated director M. Night Shyamalan and colleagues involved in the Apple TV+ series “Servant,” freeing them from accusations of plagiarism. The decision, made in a rare jury trial for this type of dispute, found that the thriller series was not derived from filmmaker Francesca Gregorini’s movie “The Truth About Emanuel.” Typically, lawsuits alleging copyright infringement in the entertainment industry are dismissed or settled out of court. However, this case escalated to an unusual extent, even prompting Shyamalan himself to testify. He firmly denied any familiarity with Gregorini’s work, describing any narrative … Read more

Orange County Grand Jury Exonerates Deputy in April Shooting Incident

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Orange County, FL — An Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been exonerated by a grand jury in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in April. Officials confirmed that the deputy did not violate any laws during the encounter which resulted in a man being shot and injured. The incident unfolded on April 19 when deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex on United Kingdom Circle following reports of a man who had fired a gun and aimed it at another resident. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 48-year-old Jesse Lewelling outside the apartment buildings. Authorities … Read more

Grand Jury Exonerates Former Kingsport Policeman from Allegations Following International Investigation

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Kingsport, TN — A Sullivan County grand jury has exonerated a former Kingsport Police Department sergeant in a case involving allegations of an inappropriate photograph. The officer, identified as Daniel Horne, voluntarily resigned his position on May 17 amid the ongoing investigation. The investigative process, which included efforts by the Kingsport Police, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and Special Agent Brian Fraley, concluded that Horne had not engaged in any criminal activities. The grand jury, after thorough review, unanimously agreed, asserting that there was no evidence linking Horne to contacting a minor or engaging … Read more

Jury Exonerates Parents of 2018 Santa Fe High School Shooter, Holds Online Ammo Seller Partially Liable

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GALVESTON, Texas — A Texas jury ruled that the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who carried out the deadly 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, are not financially liable for the tragedy that left 10 dead. The deliberations concluded a civil trial that scrutinized the alleged negligence in securing firearms and failure to address mental health issues. The legal action, originating from the families of the victims, demanded accountability from Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos, accusing them of not preventing their son from accessing the firearms used in the event. While the jury assigned the … Read more