Jury

Jury Delivers Landmark $38 Million Verdict in ERISA Case Against Pentegra for Fiduciary Breach

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New York—A jury awarded more than $38 million to a group of retirement plan participants who claimed fiduciary breaches against Pentegra’s Multiple Employer Defined Contribution Plan. This rare jury trial under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) concluded with findings that the plan’s fiduciaries had engaged in improper fees. The case, titled Khan et al. v. Board of Directors of Pentegra Defined Contribution Plan et al., was brought forward in the Southern District of New York in 2020. The plaintiffs—Imran Khan, Joan Bullock, and Pamela Joy Wood—argued on behalf of themselves and other plan … Read more

Jury Convicts Portland Man in Fatal Road Rage Shooting, Finding Him Guilty on All Charges

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A jury has convicted Geoffrey Hammond on all counts related to a fatal road rage incident that occurred in downtown Portland last year. The unanimous verdict came after nearly two weeks of testimony and deliberation. Hammond faced charges of second-degree murder and attempted murder, along with separate assault and weapons charges. This retrial followed a previous attempt in December, when a Multnomah County jury could not reach a unanimous decision on those counts. He has yet to be sentenced for these convictions. The incident took place on October 11, 2023, at around … Read more

Star-Studded Jury Announced for 78th Cannes Film Festival, Led by Juliette Binoche

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CANNES, France — The 78th Festival de Cannes will see its jury led by acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, known for her impactful performances in cinema. Binoche will be joined by a diverse panel of industry figures, including American actress and filmmaker Halle Berry, Indian director Payal Kapadia, and Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher. The jury will also include Leïla Slimani, a French-Moroccan author recognized for her literary contributions, alongside Congolese filmmaker Dieudo Hamadi, Korean director Hong Sangsoo, and Mexican director Carlos Reygadas. American actor Jeremy Strong, known for his dynamic roles, rounds out the esteemed … Read more

Tuolumne County Grand Jury Unveils Troubling Findings on Senior Administration Practices

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Tuolumne County, California—A recent Grand Jury report has raised serious concerns regarding the actions of senior administration officials in the county. The report alleges inequitable treatment of certain employees and highlights deficiencies in hiring practices, calling for immediate attention from county leadership. The inquiry, which included testimonies from numerous employees and a review of internal documents, identified a pattern of favoritism towards a select group of staff members. This perceived bias has created a workplace atmosphere characterized by discontent and mistrust, prompting the Grand Jury’s recommendations for a thorough review of the existing human resources … Read more