Jury

Jury Selection Expands for Karen Read’s Second Murder Trial in Dedham

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DEDHAM, Mass. — The painstaking process of jury selection in the second murder trial of Karen Read will continue into Monday in Massachusetts as the court seeks to finalize the jury panel. Read, who is facing retrial under charges of murder, first underwent this legal scrutiny in a previous trial, the details of which have remained pivotal to the ongoing proceedings. As of now, the court under Judge Beverly Cannone has successfully seated 16 jurors. However, efforts are being intensified to select two additional jurors to ensure a full complement that includes alternates. Of the … Read more

Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Damages After Jury Finds Him Liable for Assault and Abuse of Former Assistant

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A California jury delivered a verdict on Thursday, holding rapper Soulja Boy, legally known as DeAndre Cortez Way, liable for the sexual assault and both physical and emotional abuse of his former assistant, who was consequently awarded $4 million in damages. The trial, which spanned three weeks in Santa Monica, is now advancing to a second phase where additional punitive damages may be considered, potentially increasing the compensation awarded. The lawsuit against the 34-year-old artist included severe accusations beyond those affirmed by the Los Angeles County jurors, though he was not … Read more

Jury Selection for Karen Read’s Trial Expands as Judge Aims for 18 Members Amid Intense Scrutiny

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Canton, Massachusetts – As the trial surrounding the tragic demise of a Boston police officer enters its critical phase, the jury selection process has reached a significant milestone with 16 jurors now chosen after eight days of meticulous interviews and deliberations, though the number is set to increase. This moment in court marks another eventful twist as the judicial system endeavors to ensure a fair and equitable trial. Karen Read, 45, faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of a fatal accident involving her then-boyfriend, Officer John … Read more

Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay Over $4 Million in Damages After Jury Finds Him Liable for Assault and Sexual Battery

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Los Angeles, California — A jury in California has found rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, responsible for a series of grave accusations brought forth by a woman who was formerly employed as his personal assistant. The Grammy-nominated artist now faces more than $4 million in compensatory damages for claims including assault, sexual battery, and harassment during her tenure. The verdict came after two days of jury deliberations, concluding that Way had not only created a hostile work environment but had also engaged in behavior that instilled fear and committed gender-based … Read more