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Jury Enters Deliberation in High-Profile 2019 Case Against Jose Morales for the Murder of Ansonia Mother

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New Haven, Connecticut – A jury began deliberations Tuesday in the trial of Jose Morales, accused of the 2019 murder of Christine Holloway, an Ansonia mother. Holloway, a 43-year-old school nurse, was found deceased in her home in December 2019, prompting an intensive investigation that soon centered on Morales, the father of her missing 1-year-old daughter, Vanessa. Authorities charged Morales, 43, not only with the murder of Holloway but also with tampering with physical evidence and falsely reporting an incident. The case took a dramatic turn when it surfaced that Vanessa was missing on the … Read more

San Jose Transit Strike Continues Despite Judicial Setback, Governor Urges Renewed Talks

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San Jose, Calif. — The ongoing strike involving the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) employees entered its second week with no immediate end in sight, despite a local judge’s refusal to issue an injunction that would have halted the strike temporarily. This decision unfolded in a Santa Clara County courtroom on Monday, underscoring the depth of the impasse facing the transportation sector in the region. Hundreds of transit workers, who have ceased work since last week, gathered for a rally outside the VTA headquarters on Monday, the same day the judge denied the transit … Read more

RocaJunyent Unveils New Paradigm in Public Procurement with José María Gimeno Feliú’s Latest Book in Barcelona

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Barcelona, Spain – A significant discussion on advancing public service through strategic procurement took place recently in Barcelona, gathering experts to dissect the pivotal roles of efficacy and outcome-based approaches in governmental buying processes. The backdrop for this critical discourse was the unveiling of a new book titled “Towards a good administration from public procurement,” authored by José María Gimeno Feliú, a distinguished professor of Administrative Law at the University of Zaragoza and of counsel at the RocaJunyent law firm. During the book presentation hosted at the RocaJunyent Barcelona offices, Miquel Roca Junyent, honorary president … Read more

San Jose Jury Awards $1.3 Million to Protester Injured by Police During 2020 George Floyd Demonstrations

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San Jose, Calif. — A man who was injured by a police projectile during a George Floyd protest in the summer of 2020 has been awarded over $1.3 million by a federal civil jury. The verdict addresses claims of excessive force used by law enforcement officers, marking a significant legal outcome in the wake of events that drew widespread criticism globally and prompted changes in the city’s approach to managing protests. Kyle Johnson initiated a lawsuit against the city of San Jose and Officer James Adgar in 2021, alleging violations of his First and Fourth … Read more