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Man Charged with Threatening Judge and Jury in Daniel Riley Trial

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St. Louis, Missouri – A man has been charged with threatening the judge and jury in the trial of Daniel Riely. Erick Buntyn, 34, is facing a class D felony charge of tampering with a judicial officer following an alleged incident at the Carnahan Courthouse. The incident occurred after the guilty verdict against Daniel Riley was announced on Thursday evening. According to the probable cause statement, Buntyn started yelling in the courtroom, expressing his anger towards the judge and jury. Authorities reported that Buntyn made explicit threats, stating that he would kill them if he … Read more

Judge Orders Jury Anonymity in Landmark Criminal Trial of Former US President

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NEW YORK – The judge presiding over the upcoming criminal trial of former United States President Donald Trump has ordered that the identities of the jury members remain anonymous. The trial, set to begin on March 25 in New York, will examine allegations that Trump was involved in a hush-money cover-up in 2016. The judge’s decision to keep the jury anonymous was motivated by concerns of potential tampering, bribery, or harassment due to Trump’s history of publicly denouncing jurors and grand jurors. Trump vehemently denies the charges, dismissing the case as a politically motivated witch … Read more

Local Attorney and Community Leader Lourdes Casanova Seeks Palm Beach County Court Judge Seat

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Royal Palm Beach, Florida – Lourdes Casanova, an esteemed attorney and small business owner, has officially declared her candidacy for the vacant seat of Palm Beach County Court Judge Group 2. As the incumbent Judge Ted Booras prepares to retire at the end of his term, Casanova joins a pool of three candidates, including Douglas Leifert and Jean Marie Middleton. Casanova asserts that her extensive legal experience, sound judgment, and unwavering integrity make her the ideal candidate to serve the community as a county court judge. With nearly a decade of litigating criminal, civil, and … Read more

Trump’s Appeal Denied: Defamation Judgment Stands at $83.3 Million, Judge Ruling Upheld

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NEW YORK (AP) — District Judge Michael C. Moreno denied former President Donald Trump’s request for relief from an $83.3 million defamation judgment on Wednesday. The judgment was issued in favor of E. Jean Carroll, an author and journalist who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. The judge’s decision means that Trump will still be required to pay the full amount to Carroll. Carroll filed the defamation lawsuit against Trump in 2019 after he denied her allegations and claimed that she was lying to sell books. The judge’s ruling came after months … Read more