Jury

Sheriff Alerts Public to Increasing Jury Duty Phone Scams in the Area

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Accomack, VA — A new scam targeting citizens by exploiting their civic duty sentiments related to jury service has prompted a warning from the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office. Residents in the area have reported receiving suspicious calls from individuals claiming to represent the local sheriff’s department or court system. The callers falsely inform potential victims that they have failed to report for jury duty and as a result, a warrant has been issued for their arrest. To resolve the matter and avoid arrest, the targets are instructed to make immediate payments, often through prepaid debit … Read more

Jury Deliberation Underway in High-Stakes Qualcomm vs. Arm Licensing Showdown

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In Wilmington, Delaware, a significant legal battle is underway as jurors begin deliberations in the high-stakes licensing dispute between Qualcomm Inc. and Arm Ltd. This case, drawing attention from across the technology sector, centers on the complexities of patent licensing and its impact on the broader industry. At stake are crucial licensing terms and potential revenues amounting to billions of dollars, pivotal not only for the companies involved but also for the tech industry at large. Qualcomm, a major player in the chipmaking industry, has been at odds with Arm, a British semiconductor and software … Read more

Hansal Mehta Rejects FFI Jury Role, Critiques ‘Pressure’ in Film Selection Process Amid Technical Dispute

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Mumbai, India – In a spirited response to criticism from Film Federation of India (FFI) chairman Jahnu Barua, filmmaker Hansal Mehta has openly expressed his discontent over comments made about the technical aspects of the film “All We Imagine As Light.” Mehta’s remarks came after Barua’s assessment of the film as “very poor technically” was published in a recent interview with a local newspaper. Taking to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Mehta countered a user’s surprise at Barua’s harsh critique, suggesting an underlying dissatisfaction with the selection process for jury members … Read more

Miami Jury Deliberates Resentencing in Infamous ‘Pain and Gain’ Murder Case

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MIAMI, Fla. – The court continued jury deliberations Thursday in the high-profile resentencing trial centered on a gruesome case from the 1990s that caught Hollywood’s attention. The violent saga inspired the 2013 film “Pain and Gain,” mirroring the real-life story of the murders committed by Daniel Lugo and Noel Doorbal, two former bodybuilders involved in a murderous extortion scheme. Jurors spent over two hours deliberating before reaching a decision on Lugo’s sentence. However, the judge has withheld releasing the verdict pending the outcome of Doorbal’s jury, which also commenced deliberations earlier that day. The final … Read more