Jury

Jury Trial Set for Columbia Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

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Columbia, Mo. — A Columbia woman faces a jury trial for her alleged involvement in a deadly crash that claimed the life of a young motorcyclist and injured others in August of this year. Elizabeth Lopez is scheduled to appear in court as she faces charges including second-degree involuntary manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. The incident occurred on August 5, when authorities allege Lopez pulled out of an apartment complex directly into the path of two oncoming motorcycles. The collision reportedly resulted in the death of 18-year-old Walker Davis, also from Columbia, … Read more

Grundy County Warns Residents of Jury Duty Scam: Beware of Fake Warrants and Demands for Wire Transfers

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Grundy County, IL – Authorities in Grundy County are alerting residents to a scam targeting individuals over missed jury duty, leading to deceitful financial demands. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and the Circuit Clerk Office issued widespread alerts on Monday after fielding numerous calls about a deceptive scheme involving fake arrest warrants for jury duty non-appearance. Scammers, using a technique known as spoofing, have manipulated caller IDs to appear as if the calls are originating from the Sheriff’s Department. Unsuspecting residents were falsely informed that they have failed to attend jury duty and as a … Read more

Jury Trial Scheduled for Missouri Man Accused of Fatal December Shooting in Columbia

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Columbia, Mo. — A Missouri man, Corey Blueitt, age 44, is scheduled for a jury trial on September 24, in connection to a fatal shooting incident last year that claimed the life of 34-year-old Aaron Badolato in north Columbia. This trial stands as a significant event in Boone County’s legal calendar, given the gravity of the charges and community concerns. In December 2022, the incident threw the small community into disarray, as police reports and court documents indicate that eyewitnesses identified Blueitt allegedly pointing a firearm at several individuals and subsequently firing the shot that … Read more

T.I. and Tiny Harris Triumph in $71 Million Jury Verdict Against Toy Giant for Infringing OMG Girlz’s Intellectual Property

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — In a significant legal victory, rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris were awarded $71 million by a jury on Monday in their lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment. The verdict concluded that MGA had infringed on the intellectual property rights of their formed musical group, OMG Girlz, through the company’s “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” dolls collection. The jury decided on $17.9 million in compensatory damages and an additional $53.6 million in punitive damages after a three-week trial in a federal court. Jurors identified 15 dolls that they found had copied … Read more