Jury

Georgia Jury Hits Bayer with $2.1 Billion Verdict Over Roundup’s Alleged Cancer Link

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ATLANTA — In a landmark decision, a Georgia jury has mandated Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, to pay an unprecedented $2.1 billion to John Barnes, who alleged that its herbicide, Roundup, caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The verdict, delivered in a state court late Friday, encompasses $65 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $2 billion in punitive damages. This conclusion adds another chapter to the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding one of the world’s most debated agricultural products. Monsanto, acquired by Bayer in 2018, has consistently rebutted claims linking Roundup to cancer risks. Despite this, … Read more

Stalled Jury Selection Extends Karen Read Trial into Sixth Day Amid Supreme Court Appeals

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Dedham, Massachusetts — As of Tuesday, the challenging process of selecting jurors for the trial of Karen Read continues into its sixth day at Norfolk Superior Court, with no new jurors chosen over the previous two sessions. Read is accused of fatally hitting her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her SUV in January 2022 and then leaving the scene. The alleged incident occurred outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, during a snowy night. Prosecutors have charged Read with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of … Read more

London International Awards 2025 Unveils Stellar Lineup of Jury Presidents in Las Vegas, Debuts Creativity in Media Category

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Las Vegas, USA – The London International Awards (LIA) has announced call for entries for its landmark 40th annual ceremony. This year, the prestigious awards show will welcome creative talents from around the globe to the Encore at Wynn in Las Vegas, where a panel of accomplished Jury Presidents will preside over 30 diverse categories. Spearheaded by the highly acclaimed Linda Cronin, EVP Global Media at Monks, the 2025 event features the debut of the Creativity in Media category. Cronin emphasized the critical role of innovative media strategies in enhancing digital outreach and overall media … Read more

Beware of Fond du Lac Jury Duty Scam: Caller Posing as Sheriff’s Office Demands Fines

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Fond du Lac, Wis. – In a disturbing trend emerging out of Fond du Lac County, residents are being targeted by con artists impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money under the guise of missed jury duty penalties. The scam exploits the credibility of the local sheriff’s office, manipulating caller ID systems to make fraudulent calls seem legitimate. Victims of the scam receive calls where the number appears to belong to the sheriff’s office’s non-emergency communication center. During these calls, the impersonator falsely claims that the individual has failed to appear for jury duty and … Read more