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Jury Selection Nears Completion in High-Profile Delphi Murder Trial

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Fort Wayne, Ind. — The first day of jury selection concluded at the Allen County courthouse as the trial approaches for Richard Allen, the man accused in the haunting 2017 murders of two young girls from Delphi, Indiana. By Monday evening, 14 jurors, including two alternates, were chosen from a large pool of potentials, progressing toward sealing the final jury composition needed to proceed with the trial. The court session began early Monday with the questioning of numerous prospective jurors. They were examined regarding any pre-existing knowledge of the case, potential biases, and whether personal … Read more

Delphi Murder Case Progresses: Jury Selection Set to Start Monday in High-Profile Trial

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Delphi, Indiana – The long-awaited trial in the case of the 2017 Delphi murders, which shocked the community and caught national attention, will commence its jury selection process on Monday. The trial centers on the brutal killings of two teenage girls, Liberty German, 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, whose deaths have haunted the small town of Delphi for years. The suspect, Richard Allen, has been charged with the murders, six years after the bodies of the young girls were discovered near a hiking trail less than a mile from their homes. The gripping details of … Read more

Venable Bolsters Legal Ranks, Adds Trio of High-Profile Partners to Product Liability and Mass Torts Group

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Washington D.C. – Venable LLP has expanded its legal team by welcoming three new partners to its product liability and mass torts group. Formerly with Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Derek Smith, Jeremy Goldkind, and Joo Cha Webb bring a wealth of experience and expertise that promises to enhance the firm’s capabilities in dealing with complex litigation. Derek Smith, based in Chicago, has a well-established reputation for his work with clients in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing sectors. He specializes in navigating the intricacies of complex and mass tort litigations, building robust defenses for high-stakes disputes. … Read more

Savannah Mother Faces Trial in High-Profile Case as Jury Selection Begins: Accused of Toddler Son’s Murder

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Savannah, Ga. – Jury selection commenced Wednesday in the trial of Leilani Simon, a Savannah mother charged with the murder of her 20-month-old son, Quinton. Simon is accused of fatally beating her child before disposing of his body in a dumpster at a local trailer park. According to authorities, Simon has been in custody since her arrest in November 2022. The case garnered widespread attention after the tragic details of the toddler’s death emerged. The selection process aims to assemble a pool of 50 jury candidates who can evaluate the case impartially. With intense public … Read more