Jury

Jury Deadlocked in High-Stakes Murder Trial Over Disappearance of Ole Miss Student

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OXFORD, Miss. – Following more than nine hours of intense deliberation, a jury in Forrest County could not reach a unanimous verdict in the high-profile capital murder trial of 24-year-old Timothy Herrington, accused in the July 2022 disappearance and alleged murder of 20-year-old University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. On Wednesday night, the trial concluded with Lafayette County Circuit Judge Kelly Luther declaring a mistrial. The jury, composed of seven women and five men, wrestled not only with the capital murder charge but also with alternatives including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and manslaughter. From … Read more

Las Vegas Jury Awards $34 Million to Woman Wrongfully Imprisoned for Over 15 Years

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Las Vegas, NV — In a landmark legal decision, a Las Vegas federal court has awarded over $34 million in damages to a woman who spent more than 15 years behind bars for a murder she did not commit. The woman, Kristin Lobato, who now goes by Blaise, was only 18 years old when she was first accused and subsequently convicted in two erroneous trials. The significant financial settlement was delivered after the jury concluded that two Las Vegas police detectives were responsible for fabricating evidence against Lobato. Emotions ran high in the courtroom as … Read more

IIT Jodhpur Earns Prestigious CII Grand Jury Award for Leading Industry-Academia Collaborations

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Jodhpur, India – The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Jury award in the government institute category. This honor was bestowed at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnership, which took place in Delhi this past Thursday. The award marks a notable first in the history of the CII, as it introduced the industry-academia partnership awards to acknowledge educational institutions that have excelled in establishing meaningful collaborations with the industry sector. These partnerships are pivotal in advancing technology and driving societal … Read more

Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim, Convicts Man of First-Degree Murder in Anniversary Trip Shooting

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A New Hampshire man was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday following a tense trial that captivated the community, focusing on the tragic death of his young wife during what was supposed to be a celebratory trip. Joseph Ferlazzo, 44, was convicted by a Chittenden County jury for the brutal killing of 22-year-old Emily Ferlazzo in October 2021. The couple had embarked on a journey to Vermont to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. They met with relatives in Bolton, but the trip took a fatal turn when an argument escalated inside … Read more