Court Slashes $900 Million Verdict in High-Profile LA Sexual Assault Case to $90 Million, Citing Jury Bias Influenced by Billionaire’s Wealth
Los Angeles – A California court has made a pivotal decision to slash a landmark $900 million jury verdict awarded to a plaintiff in a sexual assault lawsuit against billionaire Alkiviades David to $90 million, referring to the original sum as excessively high and one that “shocked the conscience.” This dramatic turn of events follows after the Los Angeles jury initially determined the substantial payout in June 2024, making it one of the largest in a sexual assault case history. The controversy began when the plaintiff accused David, a high-profile business magnate, of a heinous … Read more