Jury

Former Memphis Judge Exposes Broken Justice System with Decline in Jury Trials Leading to Lenient Plea Deals

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – After more than five years since the fatal shooting of Greater Memphis Chamber president Phil Trenary, one of the two men accused in his murder has reached a plea deal. McKinney Wright, 27 years old, pleaded guilty to the crime in December 2023. The murder took place in September 2018. The slow progress of cases making their way through the court system has raised concerns. Retired judge Bobby Carter, who now serves as a court consultant under former Memphis mayor Jim Strickland, believes that more efficient use of available tools is necessary. … Read more

Jury Begins Deliberations to Determine Penalty for Cop Killer Marco Perez

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Mobile, Alabama – After being found guilty of capital murder for the killing of Mobile police officer Sean Tuder, Marco Perez now faces a penalty hearing to determine his punishment. The hearing began on Thursday afternoon. In January 2019, Marco Perez shot and killed Officer Sean Tuder at the Peach Place Inn Apartments. The jury delivered a guilty verdict on Thursday morning, prompting the start of the penalty phase. Perez now faces the possibility of either the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The jury will ultimately decide his fate. During the opening … Read more

Michigan Couple Wins Landmark $11 Million Jury Ruling Following Leg Amputation

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A jury in Indiana has awarded a Michigan man and his wife more than $11 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The couple claimed that the man’s leg had to be amputated because of the negligence of medical professionals. The lawsuit alleged that the man sought treatment at the defendant hospital in Indiana for a non-healing foot ulcer. However, the hospital staff did not provide proper care, resulting in a serious infection that ultimately required the amputation of his leg. The plaintiffs argued that the hospital’s negligence caused immense pain, … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Las Vegas Jury Awards $130 Million in Real Water Lawsuit, Revealing Alarming Health Effects

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A Las Vegas jury has awarded $130 million to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Real Water, a brand of alkaline water that has been linked to several cases of illness, including non-viral hepatitis. The award was issued after a multi-day trial in Clark County District Court. Federal and local health regulators are currently investigating the negative health effects associated with drinking Real Water. The plaintiffs alleged that drinking Real Water had resulted in severe health issues, including cases of acute non-viral hepatitis, severe liver damage, and hospitalizations. The lawsuits accused … Read more