Jurors

Father of Oxford High School Shooter on Trial for Involuntary Manslaughter: Jurors Deliberate on Verdict

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OXFORD, Mich. – The trial of James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, is currently underway. Jurors are deliberating on the charges of involuntary manslaughter against him, in connection with the tragic deaths of four students in November 2021. After both sides rested their cases on Wednesday, March 14, jury deliberations began in the afternoon and are set to resume on Thursday morning. The trial has been closely followed, with livestream coverage available to the public. James Crumbley is accused of failing to take steps that could have prevented his son from … Read more

Missouri Senate Considers Bill to Increase Juror Pay: Proposed Changes Could Benefit Jurors

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Jefferson City, Missouri – The Missouri state Senate is currently considering a bill that aims to reform the compensation system for jurors in the state. Under the current law, jurors are paid a meager seven cents per mile for travel between their residence and the courthouse. However, Senator Curtis Trent, a Republican from Springfield, is proposing a significant increase in the juror mileage payment to 65-and-a-half cents per mile. Trent asserts that the existing law allows for various forms of compensation, presenting an opportunity for change. Trent highlights one option outlined by the law, which … Read more

Deadlocked Jurors Lead to Mistrial in Landscaper’s Roundup Cancer Lawsuit

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Dover, Delaware (AP) – A mistrial was declared on Friday in the latest lawsuit claiming that exposure to the popular weedkiller Roundup leads to cancer. The decision came after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict following three days of deliberations. Despite the judge’s order to continue their discussions, the jurors remained deadlocked. The lawsuit was filed by the family of Anthony Cloud, a landscaper from South Carolina who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2018. Sadly, he passed away in October 2021, just six weeks after filing the lawsuit. In their legal action, … Read more

Renowned Film Critics and Industry Leaders Announced as Jurors for SXSW Film & TV Festival Competitions

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Austin, Texas – The SXSW Film & TV Festival has announced the jurors for this year’s competitions in various categories. The festival, known for its impact on awards season, will hold the Films & TV Awards on Wednesday, March 13 at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. SXSW is an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards®, BAFTA nominations, and Independent Spirit Awards. Winners in certain categories at SXSW become eligible for Oscars consideration. British short films and animations showcased at SXSW are also eligible for BAFTA nominations. The Narrative Feature Jury includes Jake Coyle, … Read more