Forewoman

Behind the Trial: Insights from the Jury Forewoman on the Complex Verdict of Jennifer Crumbley

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OXFORD, Mich. (AP) — The jury forewoman in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, a Michigan mother charged in connection with a school shooting, described the decision-making process as challenging and emotionally demanding. The jury recently found Crumbley guilty on seven counts, including involuntary manslaughter, after her teenage son opened fire in his high school, killing four students and injuring several others. The trial, which drew national attention, lasted for weeks as prosecutors presented evidence and testimony to establish Crumbley’s culpability. The defense argued that the parents could not be held responsible for their son’s actions … Read more

Mistake by Jury Forewoman Leads to Initial Acquittal in Fatal Stabbing Case Near Waterloo Station

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London, UK – A jury forewoman’s “mistake” led to the initial acquittal of three men accused of killing Adrian Keise, 32, near Waterloo Station. Keise was fatally stabbed in October 2022 in Lower Marsh, central London, after a confrontation. The Yusuff brothers, Paul and Matthew, faced murder charges, with Paul also facing a knife possession charge. Additionally, a third defendant, Moussa Traore, was charged with manslaughter. All three defendants, from south London, pleaded not guilty and stood trial at the Old Bailey in London. After deliberating for over 10 hours, the jury was called back … Read more