Jury

Jury Selection Begins in Trial Against Minot Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting

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MINOT, ND – The trial for a Minot man charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with a fatal shooting at a local venue is now underway. Travis McDermott, 40, is accused of shooting Greyson Sletto, 32, during an altercation at a concert last year. Despite claiming self-defense, McDermott was charged after surveillance footage from the venue contradicted his account. The trial, which began with jury selection on Monday, is expected to continue until Friday. McDermott was initially arrested on an aggravated assault charge, but prosecutors later added a charge of manslaughter involving a … Read more

Third Circuit Affirms $1.8 Million Jury Award in Doctor’s Timeshare Dispute with Costa Rican Resort

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Philadelphia, PA – The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury award of $1.8 million to the estate of a doctor in a lawsuit against a Costa Rican resort. The doctor claimed that the resort had unfairly withheld income from his timeshare investment. The court’s decision affirms the jury’s finding in favor of the doctor’s estate. In the lawsuit, the doctor alleged that the Costa Rican resort had not provided him with the full income that he was entitled to from his timeshare investment. The jury agreed with the doctor’s claims and awarded … Read more

2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize Jury Announced: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Fiction

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Toronto, ON – The jury panel for the esteemed 2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize has been announced by Elana Rabinovitch, Executive Director of the prize. The Scotiabank Giller Prize recognizes excellence in Canadian fiction, encompassing both long-form novels and short stories. Last year’s winner was Sarah Bernstein for her novel, “Study for Obedience.” Chairing the panel is Noah Richler, a renowned author and former BBC Radio producer who currently serves as the books section editor for National Post. Richler’s impressive accolades include multiple award nominations and wins, such as the Governor General’s Literary Award and the … Read more

Jury Selection Begins in Trial Against Alleged Killers of Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay, Shedding Light on Unsolved Murder

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Brooklyn, NY – Jury selection is set to begin Monday afternoon in the trial of two men accused of killing Run-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay more than two decades ago. The trial is taking place in Brooklyn Federal Court, marking a significant step in the long-standing mystery surrounding the murder of the iconic musician. Jason Mizell, popularly known as Jam Master Jay, would have turned 59 just a day before the start of the trial. The trial comes after Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were indicted in August 2022 for their alleged involvement in … Read more