Jury

Unforeseen Consequences: Trump’s Defamation Damages Soar, Jury Shaken

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — While examining the case of former President Donald Trump’s defamation damages, legal expert Adam Winkler showcased the considerable increase in these costs. This comes as Trump faced several defamation lawsuits during his time in office. Winkler’s analysis sheds light on the potential consequences of Trump’s contentious rhetoric. According to Winkler, these damages soared due to the jury’s dismissal of Trump’s claims. He argued that Trump’s brash and often controversial statements were detrimental to his position in these lawsuits. Winkler highlights that the juries “didn’t like” Trump’s remarks, leading to substantial financial … Read more

Former Nuclear Engineering Professor’s Discrimination Lawsuit Ends with Purdue University Clear of Involvement, Jury Decides

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HAMMOND, Indiana – A recent jury verdict in a discrimination case involving Purdue University highlights the complex nature of tenure decisions and allegations of bias. The case centered around former nuclear engineering professor Tatyana Sizyuk, who filed a lawsuit against Purdue and fellow professor Mamoru Ishii, claiming that she was discriminated against on the basis of her gender and non-Asian background. While the jury found that Ishii harbored discriminatory animus against Sizyuk, they concluded that Purdue University was not involved in the discrimination. During the trial, Sizyuk’s lawyer argued that Ishii’s discriminatory comments and influence … Read more

Ukrainian-American Documentary “Porcelain War” Triumphs with US Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival

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Park City, Utah – The Ukrainian-American documentary film “Porcelain War” has recently won the US Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the Sundance independent movie festival. This marks the seventh Ukrainian film to be featured at the festival since its debut in 2020. “Porcelain War” showcases the story of Ukrainian artists Slava, Anya, and Andrey, who choose to stay and fight, facing the challenges of being soldiers while still striving to find beauty amidst destruction. The film highlights the resilience of the human spirit and emphasizes that despite attempts to instill fear, the passion for … Read more

Applications Open for Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury 2024-2025: Serve as a Watchdog for Local Government Agencies!

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MODESTO, Calif. – Applications are now open for individuals interested in serving on the Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury for the 2024-2025 term. The selection process involves interviews conducted by a panel appointed by Judge Carrie M. Stephens, the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. Out of the pool of applicants, 30 finalists will be chosen through a random drawing, from which a 19-member Civil Grand Jury panel and six alternates will be selected. To qualify for service on the Civil Grand Jury, candidates must meet the same requirements as trial jurors. The term of … Read more