Jury

Louisiana Jury Convicts Man of Aggravated Child Sexual Assault, Faces Life in Prison

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COVINGTON, La. — After a jury deliberated for four hours on February 28, a St. Tammany Parish man was found guilty of severe crimes involving a child. Mandeville resident Damien Chance White, 43, was convicted on charges including first degree rape of a child under thirteen and two counts of sexual battery of a child under the same age. The verdict concluded a rigorous five-day trial. The prosecution team, led by Assistant District Attorneys Zachary Popovich from the Special Victims Unit and Le’Anne Malnar, presented a formidable case before Judge Alan Black. The trial incorporated … Read more

Mistrial Declared in Michigan Shooting Case After Jury Deadlocks

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In ESCANABA, Mich., a non-fatal shooting case involving a family dispute has ended indecisively after the presiding judge was compelled to declare a mistrial. The deliberations came to a standstill when the jury concluded they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict after days of testimony and legal argumentation. The incident at the core of the trial occurred in January 2024, when Jacob Cronick allegedly shot his former father-in-law, Eric Parrotta. Cronick had faced serious charges including assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, alongside a felony firearm charge. The legal … Read more

Grand Jury Report Exposes Absentee Ballot Mishaps in Orange County Village Election, Suggests Key Reforms

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ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. – A recent investigation into Orange County’s village election for 2023 has unearthed significant procedural lapses in the handling of absentee ballots, sparking concerns over election integrity. A detailed grand jury report, prompted by a civil lawsuit that brought to light questionable ballot practices, offers a comprehensive review of these procedures and provides recommendations aimed at rectifying the issues and enhancing future electoral processes. The civil suit originally raised alarms by claiming that 14 unregistered voters had managed to cast absentee ballots while another 16 received ballots without proper registration. These revelations … Read more

78-Year-Old Attorney Faces Bond After Jury Deliberates on Self-Defense Laws in Connecticut Court

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Torrington, Conn. — In a somber moment in the state Superior Court here, 78-year-old attorney Fisher was handcuffed and escorted to a courthouse basement lockup after a jury verdict called his self-defense claim into question. The decision followed approximately three hours of deliberation centered around Connecticut’s self-defense laws, which permit deadly force only when an individual has no possibility of retreating safely. As Fisher readied for the temporary detainment, his attorney Conti quickly acted to arrange a bondsman for the additional $100,000 bond, set by Judge Eliot D. Prescott. Fisher was subsequently released upon posting … Read more