Jury

Hornady Maintains Innocence in DUI Case, Seeks to Face Jury Trial

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Lincoln, Neb. — Lincoln City Councilwoman Tammy Ward, facing charges stemming from a September DUI arrest, entered a plea of not guilty and has requested a jury trial, legal documents revealed Tuesday. On the evening of September 18, police reportedly found Ward asleep in her running vehicle which was parked at Haymarket Park. Following a breathalyzer test, which displayed a blood-alcohol level over the state’s legal limit, Ward was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI). “This has been an eye-opening experience for me,” Ward said in a statement the day after her … Read more

Oregon Jury Awards $260 Million to Woman in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Case

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BEAVERTON, Ore. — An Oregon court has mandated that Johnson & Johnson pay $260 million in damages to Kyung Lee, a local mother diagnosed with mesothelioma, which she claims resulted from her long-term usage of the company’s talc-based baby powder. The verdict, delivered late last week, comprises $60 million in compensatory and $200 million in punitive damages, signaling a severe reproach of the pharmaceutical conglomerate’s safety protocols. Lee’s legal challenge hinges on allegations that her diagnosis was directly linked to the asbestos she claims was in Johnson & Johnson’s product. Utilizing the powder for over … Read more

Alec Baldwin Trial Advances: Jury Panel Set for ‘Rust’ Shooting Case

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SANTA FE, N.M. — The process of forming a jury for the trial of actor Alec Baldwin, who faces charges of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting on the set of the western film “Rust,” concluded on Tuesday. Baldwin, along with the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has pleaded not guilty in connection to the October 2021 incident that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. Legal observers suggest that the selection of the jury marks a pivotal moment in a case that has attracted global attention due to its … Read more

Jury Selected for Alec Baldwin Trial: Key Details and What to Expect

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A jury has been selected for the highly anticipated trial involving actor Alec Baldwin, who faces charges following a fatal shooting on a New Mexico movie set in 2021. The incident, which shocked the entertainment industry, led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the Western movie “Rust.” Baldwin, along with weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is charged with involuntary manslaughter. The charges stem from the events of October 21, 2021, when Baldwin allegedly discharged a prop firearm that fatally wounded Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza on … Read more