Jury

Jury Struggles to Reach Consensus in State Sen. Emil Jones III Corruption Trial

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CHICAGO — Deliberations in the federal corruption trial of Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III moved into the fourth day, amidst signs of difficulty in reaching unanimity on several charges. The senator faces allegations that he solicited bribes and lied to FBI agents about his interactions with a red-light camera company executive during the summer of 2019. The jury, which adjourned Thursday without reaching a verdict, previously signaled to U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood that they were struggling with the bribery and lying charges, questioning the necessity of unanimous agreement on the particular elements of … Read more

Jury Set for High-Stakes Federal Corruption Trial of Former Tennessee House Speaker and Chief of Staff

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Nashville, Tenn. – After nearly two days of selection, a jury of 16, including 12 main jurors and four alternates, has been finalized for the federal corruption trial involving former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada and his ex-Chief of Staff Cade Cothren. The trial, attracting considerable attention due to the high-profile nature of the allegations, began with intensive juror questioning at a Nashville federal courthouse. Casada and Cothren stand accused on 20 federal charges including conspiracy, public corruption involving fraud, bribery, name concealment, and money laundering. These charges, stemming from an indictment by … Read more

PotatoEurope 2025 Unveils Expert Jury for Innovation Award, Igniting Industry Advances at Dutch Trade Fair

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Lelystad, Netherlands — The future of agricultural innovation is taking root with the upcoming PotatoEurope 2025, where the brightest advancements in the potato industry will be spotlighted. Set against the backdrop of the Wageningen University & Research Open Crops location, this prominent event is scheduled for September 3-4 and promises to assemble a constellation of sector leaders, innovators, and advocates. In a collaborative effort with PotatoWorld magazine, the event will highlight the PotatoEurope Innovation Award, which celebrates pioneering solutions in the field. The award is designed to showcase innovations that propel the potato sector toward … Read more

Norfolk Southern Ordered to Foot Entire $600 Million Bill for East Palestine Derailment, Jury Rules

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A recent civil lawsuit verdict has placed full financial responsibility on Norfolk Southern for the $600 million it agreed to compensate those affected by the train derailment in East Palestine on February 3, 2024. The jury concluded that GATX, the provider of the faulty railcar leading to the derailment, was not liable for the damages. Similarly, OxyVinyls, the supplier of the vinyl chloride in the vented and burned railcars, was also cleared of any financial responsibilities related to the incident. The verdict was delivered late Wednesday by an eight-member jury after a … Read more