Jury

Denver Man Faces Retrial This Fall for Role in Deadly Shooting Outside Motorcycle Club After Jury Deadlock

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DENVER — A man facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting outside a motorcycle club in Park Hill will undergo a new trial this fall after the jury could not reach a consensus on the first-degree murder allegations against him. Todd Lynn Washington, 41, was taken into custody in November 2023 following the incident at Hell’s Lovers Motorcycle Club, where he, along with an accomplice, reportedly fired shots that resulted in the deaths of two men—Michael David, 43, and Joshua Batts, 39—and injuries to three others. Authorities indicate that the violent confrontation stemmed from … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell Challenges Judge’s Decision on Trump’s Request for Grand Jury Transcripts

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Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, is challenging a recent move by former President Donald Trump. In a filing submitted in Manhattan’s federal court, Maxwell urged the judge to dismiss Trump’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case. Maxwell’s attorneys argue that the grand jury materials, which are typically kept confidential, could jeopardize the integrity of ongoing legal matters surrounding Epstein’s extensive network. They express concern that releasing these documents may lead to unwarranted public scrutiny and potentially compromise the … Read more

California Jury Rules Meta Violated Privacy Laws by Collecting Sensitive Data from Period Tracking App

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SAN FRANCISCO — A jury in California has ruled against Meta, finding the company liable for infringing state privacy regulations by improperly collecting menstrual health information from users of the period tracking app Flo. This decision follows a recent settlement reached by Flo Health regarding similar claims in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Meta, along with other firms, of gathering sensitive health data, including menstrual cycles and fertility objectives, for advertising purposes, in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Originally, the lawsuit also included Google, Flo, and analytics companies AppsFlyer and … Read more

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Legal Team Fights Against DOJ’s Push to Make Grand Jury Transcripts Public

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Washington, D.C. — Attorneys representing Ghislaine Maxwell are challenging the Justice Department’s attempts to release grand jury transcripts from her criminal case. The issue has reignited debates surrounding transparency and legal proceedings tied to high-profile individuals. Maxwell was convicted in December 2021 for her role in facilitating the sexual abuse of underage girls by Jeffrey Epstein. She is currently serving a 20-year sentence. The grand jury transcripts in question contain testimonies and evidence presented during the investigation that led to her indictment. Lawyers for Maxwell argue that unsealing these transcripts could jeopardize her right to … Read more