Juror

Sean Combs’ High-Profile Jury Selection Delayed Amid Concerns Over Potential Juror Reluctance

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NEW YORK — Jury selection for Sean Combs’ trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering has been postponed until Monday. This follows extensive questioning of potential jurors by prosecutors from the Southern District of New York alongside Combs’ legal team throughout the week. Both U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian and defense attorneys expressed concerns that jurors might reconsider their involvement over the weekend, prompting the delay. The court aims to finalize a jury of 12 members and six alternates from a pool of 43 remaining candidates. The selection process will resume Monday morning, with … Read more

Juror Insights Shed Light on Controversial Verdict in Ethylene Oxide Case, Mistrial Declared for Punitive Damages

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Covington, Georgia — A jury has awarded a total of $70 million in damages to a plaintiff in a substantial case involving allegations of cancer linked to ethylene oxide exposure from a local sterilization facility. The decision includes $20 million in compensatory damages as well as an additional $50 million aimed at punishing the companies involved. Despite the financial award, the jury faced challenges determining whether the companies had intended to cause harm. Joy Buffington, a juror, expressed that the group struggled with this aspect of the case and ultimately reached a decision that did … Read more

From Observer to Juror: A Journalist’s Eye-Opening Experience in the Jury Box

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Serving on a jury can be a daunting experience, especially when tasked with serious family disputes. Walter Rubel, a local journalist and former opinion page editor for the Las Cruces Sun-News, reflects on his recent jury experiences that left a lasting impression on him. Having been exempt from jury duty for the majority of his career due to his journalism background, Rubel was surprised when he was selected for two trials in quick succession. Although familiar with courtroom proceedings through his work, this was his first opportunity to serve on a … Read more

Diddy’s Defense Requests Juror Insights on Sex and Violence Ahead of Trial

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New York — As the impending sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs approaches, his legal team is pushing for a unique jury selection process. They are requesting that prospective jurors fill out a comprehensive questionnaire about their views on sensitive topics such as sex, drugs, and violence. The request came as Combs’ lawyers submitted their proposed set of questions to a Manhattan federal court, where the trial is set to begin with jury selection on May 5. Combs’ attorneys argue that the jurors’ attitudes towards sexually explicit videos and physical assault, as … Read more