Jury

Jury Awards $18.7 Million to Family in St. Louis Police Shooting Case, Rejects Claim Victim Was Armed

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — A substantial multimillion-dollar judgment has been awarded to the family of a man fatally shot by a St. Louis police officer. The jury decided on an $18.7 million payout in a case that has drawn renewed attention to law enforcement practices. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident on August 19, 2015, involving Mansur Ball-Bey, who was shot by police while they were executing a search warrant at a home in North City. Officers alleged that Ball-Bey was armed, a claim which his family fervently disputed. During the trial, a significant turning … Read more

From Silver Screen to Jury Box: Reese Witherspoon’s Unexpected Role as Jury Foreman Sparks Legal Drama Excitement

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Beverly Hills, Calif. – Reese Witherspoon, renowned for her portrayal of the sharp and spirited Elle Woods in the hit film “Legally Blonde,” found herself in a peculiar yet amusing real-life mix-up during a stint on jury duty. Several years after the movie’s release, Witherspoon was summoned to serve on a jury, an experience that led to her being elected as the foreman due to a humorous misunderstanding about her qualifications. During an appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” Witherspoon recounted the story, revealing that her fellow jurors were quick to nominate her as the … Read more

Jury Selection Set to Start in Minnesota for Suspected Mastermind Behind $250M COVID-19 Fraud Case

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Minneapolis, MN — Jury selection is set to commence this week in the trial of a Minnesota man accused of orchestrating a massive $250 million fraud scheme targeting federal pandemic aid. The alleged mastermind, Kyle Gossett, faces serious charges for his role in swindling COVID-19 relief funds intended for small businesses struggling during the pandemic. According to authorities, Gossett led a complex operation that manipulated the Small Business Administration’s Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program. Prosecutors allege that he and his accomplices fabricated businesses and submitted over 400 fraudulent applications, successfully siphoning millions from the relief … Read more

Marathi Queer Drama ‘Sabar Bonda’ Shines at Sundance, Clinching the Grand Jury Prize

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Pune, India – The Marathi film “Sabar Bonda” (Cactus Pears), directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, clinched the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema: Dramatic category at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The film stood out as the singular Indian entry competing, highlighting a significant achievement for the nation’s cinematic presence on the global stage. “Sabar Bonda” delves into the complexities of queer relationships set against the rustic backdrop of a Maharashtrian village. The narrative follows Anand, a man in his thirties, who revisits his ancestral village to fulfill mourning rituals for his deceased father. … Read more