Jury Selected for High-Profile Elmira Trial of Woman Accused in Sheriff’s Investigator Attack

Elmira, NY—After an extensive eight-hour jury selection process, 14 individuals were chosen to serve on the jury in the impending trial of Fatiuna Massaline. Massaline is accused of severely injuring a Chemung County Sheriff’s investigator in an incident that occurred last year. The trial is set to commence in Elmira, shedding light on the events that captured local headlines. Last year’s altercation has left a significant mark on the community, prompting discussions around local law enforcement and safety protocols. The selection of jurors marks a pivotal step in addressing the complexities of the case, which … Read more

Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial Postponed to 2023, Defense Seeks Private Investigator in Strategic Move

Los Angeles, California — A retrial for disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been rescheduled for the next year, as his defense attorney, Mark Werksman, seeks to enlist the aid of a private investigator. The retrial, initially set for this month, will delve into accusations of sexual assault involving five women, which allegedly took place in hotels in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Weinstein, 71, is currently serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison after being convicted in 2020 for rape and sexual assault. This conviction marked a significant development in the #MeToo … Read more

$8 Million Verdict Reached: Jury Finds Against Investigator in Monumental Defamation Case

WASHINGTON — In a landmark legal ruling, Christopher Chandler emerged triumphant in a defamation lawsuit that shook the capital, as a federal jury ordered Donald Berlin and his firm, Investigative Consultants Inc., to pay over $8 million for publishing false accusations against him. This decision, announced on Oct. 23, 2024, marks one of the largest defamation verdicts in Washington, D.C.’s history. The dispute centered on a disparaging dossier penned by Berlin more than two decades ago, which maligned Chandler’s reputation by falsely associating him with illegal activities. Chandler, asserting the falsehood of these allegations, successfully … Read more

Harvey Weinstein’s Retrial Postponed to Next Year, Defense Seeks Private Investigator to Bolster Case

Los Angeles — The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, the former Hollywood mogul who fell from grace amid sprawling allegations of sexual misconduct, has been rescheduled for the upcoming year. The delay stems from Weinstein’s defense team’s strategy to introduce new evidences in the case, which includes plans to employ a private investigator. Weinstein, 70, faces charges in Los Angeles after dozens of women came forward with accusations ranging from inappropriate behavior to rape, marking him as a central figure in the #MeToo movement that swept through the entertainment industry and beyond. His retrial was initially … Read more