Jury

Jury Confronts Complexities of Dissociative Identity Disorder in High-Stakes Abuse Trial

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Newcastle, Australia — The complexities of dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, took center stage in a child abuse trial at Newcastle District Court where a father, identified only as SN, faces charges. SN has pleaded not guilty to 26 counts of child sex abuse involving two of his children, including his daughter LN, diagnosed with DID. The trial, which began in October, has seen emotionally charged testimonies with LN appearing in court not only as herself but also manifesting her alternate identities. These identities include a 13-year-old girl, a five-year-old, … Read more

Wynn Las Vegas Seeks Huge Cut in Jury Award to Employee, Alleges Legal Missteps in FMLA Case

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Las Vegas — In a significant legal move, Wynn Las Vegas is seeking a substantial reduction in the damages awarded to a former cocktail server by challenging the jury’s decision in a recent U.S. District Court trial in Nevada. The case involves allegations that the company wrongfully interfered with the server’s rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The high-profile resort company, on a recent Tuesday, requested that the federal court not only decrease the jury award from the original $321,200 to just $10,927.77, but also impose sanctions on the plaintiff Tiare Ramirez’s … Read more

Jury Awards $98.65 Million to Family of Botham Jean in Civil Trial Against Former Dallas Officer Amber Guyger

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Dallas, Texas – In a significant legal judgment, a federal jury awarded the family of Botham Jean nearly $100 million in their case against former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger. The verdict comes after a lengthy civil trial where attorneys argued that residents of Dallas County deserve to feel secure within the sanctity of their own homes. The decision by the jury amounted to $98.65 million in favor of Jean’s family following their claims of excessive force and violation of Jean’s constitutional rights. In 2018, Guyger entered Jean’s apartment mistakenly and fatally shot the 26-year-old … Read more

Daniel Penny’s Defense Claims Jury Must Recognize Political Motivations in Trial, Attorney Asserts

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New York — The legal battle involving Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of fatally choking a man who was assaulting subway riders, has intensified as his attorney argues that the case is being driven by political motives. The incident, which resulted in the death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator known to have mental health issues, occurred on a Manhattan subway when Neely reportedly began shouting at passengers. Penny’s defense lawyer maintains that his client acted in self-defense and that the political significance attached to the case is skewing public perception and … Read more