Jury

Retrial Scheduled for Man Accused in Fatal McDonald’s Stabbing After Jury Deadlocks

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SAN DIEGO – A new trial date has been set for a man accused of murder following a mistrial in a stabbing case at a local McDonald’s. Armando Manuel Parras, 33, appeared before San Diego Superior Court Judge David Berry, who has rescheduled the trial to August 5, vacating an earlier date of June 18. The mistrial was declared after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision regarding the stabbing death of 44-year-old Joshua Goodman, which occurred on August 30, 2023. The jury deliberated for four days, ultimately deadlocking with an 11-to-1 split. It remains … Read more

Jeremy Strong Reflects on the Honor and Inspiration of Joining the Cannes Film Festival Jury

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CANNES, France — Actor Jeremy Strong expressed his profound appreciation for being part of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, emphasizing the creative inspiration he has gained from the experience. Serving on the prestigious jury, Strong is one of several prominent film industry figures tasked with evaluating 21 films as contenders for the coveted Palme d’Or. Strong described participating in the festival as an honor, highlighting the invigorating nature of the films he and his colleagues have screened. The actor, known for his role in the acclaimed series “Succession,” shared his thoughts on the … Read more

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Targeting Citizens with Impersonation Tactics

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Chatham County, Georgia, law enforcement officials are alerting residents about a new jury duty scam involving impersonation of deputies. The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office reported that numerous citizens received phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency and demanding payments related to missed jury duty. Authorities emphasized that the scammers often use the names of actual sheriff’s deputies to lend credibility to their deceit. The callers typically instruct victims to send money or risk facing arrest, instilling fear among those contacted. Officials want to remind the public that legitimate jury duty communications will … Read more

Neurosurgeon’s Whistleblower Victory: Jury Awards $5.8 Million for Retaliation in Patient Safety Dispute

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An Orange County jury has awarded $5.8 million in damages to Dr. Mark Linskey, a neurosurgeon previously affiliated with UC Irvine, in a case surrounding allegations of retaliation following his whistleblower complaint regarding patient safety risks and misuse of resources. This verdict, reached on May 9, represents a significant chapter in Linskey’s long-standing legal battle with university officials. Dr. Linskey, a board-certified neurosurgeon and former chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at UC Irvine, has faced legal challenges since 2016 after filing complaints against former UCI School of Medicine Dean Ralph Clayman and former … Read more