Jury

Norfolk Jury Convicts Man in Dramatic Bank Heist Involving GPS-Tracked Cash and Violent Arrest

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Norfolk, VA — A Virginia man has been found guilty of robbery using a firearm, conspiring to commit robbery, and resisting arrest in connection with a 2023 Norfolk bank heist that included a dramatic confrontation during his capture, which left an arresting officer with a broken wrist, according to officials. On December 11, 2023, an accomplice, a woman who remains unidentified, walked into a credit union located in the Wards Corner area of Norfolk. Employing a menacing strategy, she handed a teller a note demanding cash under the threat of violence. The note starkly stated … Read more

Jury Awards $18 Million to Ghanaian Reporter in Defamation Case Against Lawmaker with U.S. Connections

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Newark, NJ – In a significant legal victory, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a renowned Ghanaian investigative journalist, has been awarded $18 million in defamation damages by an Essex County jury. The verdict came after Anas was accused by a Ghanaian lawmaker of engaging in criminal activities, tied to his investigative work on soccer corruption. Anas, aged 47 and known for his impactful journalism worldwide, faced accusations from Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a lawmaker who also has property interests in West Orange, New Jersey. Agyapong’s damaging statements, some of which were issued from his New Jersey property, led … Read more

Ohio Jury Orders Over $50 Million Payout in Major Medical Mutual Fraud Case

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Cleveland, Ohio — In a significant courtroom victory, Medical Mutual of Ohio has been awarded over $50 million in damages following a lawsuit against a group of companies and individuals accused of defrauding the insurer through elaborate prescription schemes. The verdict, handed down by an Ohio jury this week, marks a substantial win for the health insurance company in their longstanding battle against insurance fraud. The case centers on allegations that several pharmacies, along with their owners, actively colluded to overcharge Medical Mutual for drugs by manipulating prescription data. According to court documents, these falsifications … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Oregon Officer in Fatal Shooting at National Guard Station

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SALEM, Ore. — An Oregon State Police officer was cleared of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man at a National Guard air station last month, officials from the Marion County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday. The grand jury unanimously ruled that Senior Trooper Justin Oxenrider acted justifiably during the confrontation with Matthew Wong on February 27. The incident began with a report of an attempted robbery at the air station’s guard shack, where Wong was said to have presented a note with demands for compliance within 10 minutes. Prior to arriving at … Read more