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Conditional Discharge Granted to Jemez Springs Man in Youth Delinquency Case, Suspended Sentence to Follow

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Los Alamos, N.M. — In a significant legal development, 25-year-old Matthew Levi Trujillo from Jemez Springs received a conditional discharge on November 15 after admitting guilt to multiple counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The First Judicial Court determined that Trujillo’s sentence would span 7 1/2 years, all of which were suspended, placing him on supervised probation for five years and requiring him to perform eight hours of community service. Trujillo, initially facing intense legal pressures following his arrest in June by the Los Alamos Police Department, was originally charged with grave … Read more

Major Class Action Status Granted in Game Developers’ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Valve

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In a significant legal development, a federal judge has recently elevated a lawsuit against game distributor Valve Corporation to class action status, permitting a myriad of game developers to challenge the company’s market practices. The initial suit was lodged by Wolfire Games in April 2021, alleging that Valve’s 30% sales commission on its Steam platform was unjustifiably high, stifling competition, and exploiting both publishers and consumers. The class action status was awarded by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead, signifying that any game developer who has paid the commission to Valve since January 28, 2017, … Read more

Trial Date Set for Horry County Man Charged in Capitol Riot, Speedy Trial Request Granted

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Horry County, S.C. – The legal proceedings against a local man implicated in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, are progressing, with a court setting a timetable that pushes his trial date to no earlier than February 11, 2025. The suspect, Jason Barrett, is facing multiple federal charges following his alleged involvement in the chaotic episode that day. On Tuesday, a federal judge granted Barrett’s request for a speedy trial during a status hearing. However, the trial date has been delayed until 2025 to satisfy the “interest of justice,” thus allowing ample … Read more

Jurors Granted Access to Use-of-Force Records in Trial of Former Officers Accused in Tyre Nichols Case

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Memphis, Tenn. – In a significant ruling, a judge has permitted the introduction of prior use-of-force reports involving the former Memphis police officers charged in the case of Tyre Nichols’ death. The decision allows the jury to scrutinize the officers’ previous conduct, providing context that could influence the proceedings. The court’s decision came amid ongoing debates on police accountability and has spotlighted systemic issues within law enforcement practices. Legal experts suggest that showing previous reports can help establish whether there was a pattern of behavior that might have predicted the tragic outcome in Nichols’ case. … Read more