Jury

Criminal Defense Attorney Accuses Federal Agents of Tipping Off Press in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Son’s Raid, Contaminating Potential Jury Pool

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LOS ANGELES and MIAMI – The defense attorney representing Justin Combs, the son of hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has accused federal agents of leaking information about raids on Combs’ properties to the press. Jeffrey Lichtman, a high-powered criminal defense attorney known for defending mobsters and drug lords, expressed concern that the media presence during the Department of Homeland Security searches could taint a potential jury pool. Lichtman voiced his complaints on his radio show, “Beyond the Legal Limit,” stating that news outlets were given advance notice of the raids and were reporting on … Read more

Dispute Erupts in Court as Parties Debate Jury Instruction in Landmark $976M Seatbelt Verdict

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Philadelphia, PA – A jury instruction regarding a $976 million defective seatbelt verdict is causing a clash between parties involved in the case. The instruction, which focuses on the importance of individual jurors following their own judgment and not being influenced by the opinions of others, has become a point of contention in the ongoing hearing. The case revolves around allegations that a defective seatbelt caused severe injuries to a passenger involved in a car accident. The jury had previously delivered a verdict in favor of the injured party, awarding them $976 million in damages. … Read more

Special Grand Jury Report Exposes Failures in Suffolk County Child Protective Services Investigation of Thomas Valva’s Tragic Death

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Suffolk, NY – A special grand jury formed to investigate the Suffolk County Department of Social Services following the tragic death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva in 2020 has released a 75-page report. The report concludes that no criminal charges should be filed against Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworkers involved in investigating allegations of abuse by the child’s father and his fiancé. However, the report highlights the need for reform in confidentiality laws that effectively shielded the caseworkers from public scrutiny. The grand jury’s report does not recommend criminal charges against the CPS caseworkers or supervisors … Read more

Minot Man Faces Justice as Jury Trial Begins for 2021 Murder Case

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Minot, North Dakota – The trial for a Minot man accused of murdering a woman in 2021 commenced this week with the process of jury selection. Kamauri Siede Kennedy, 35, is facing two Class AA felony charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder in North Central District Court in Minot. The trial is expected to last eight days. During a hearing in October 2023, Judge Gary Lee informed both parties to anticipate the call of 75-100 potential jurors, with the selection process estimated to take about a day to finalize. Kennedy stands accused of … Read more