Jury

E. Jean Carroll’s Reputation Damage from Trump’s Defamatory Statements Could Cost up to $12.1 Million, Professor Tells Jury

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New York City, NY – A federal jury in New York heard testimony on Thursday estimating that it could cost up to $12.1 million to repair the damage caused to writer E. Jean Carroll’s reputation by two defamatory statements made by former President Donald Trump in 2019. Northwestern University professor Ashlee Humphreys provided the analysis, which aimed to assess the number of people who saw and believed Trump’s statements denying the sexual assault allegations made by Carroll. The judge overseeing Carroll’s defamation suit against Trump has already ruled that the statements were defamatory, leaving the … Read more

Uvalde Families Demand Justice as Special Grand Jury Convenes to Determine Criminal Charges in Robb Elementary Shooting

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San Antonio, Texas – Families in Uvalde, Texas are finding renewed hope in their pursuit of justice following the release of a comprehensive federal report detailing the failed law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School in 2022. The report, consisting of 575 pages, has prompted the formation of a special grand jury to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the officers involved. The grand jury’s decision will play a crucial role in holding those responsible for the tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 people during a 77-minute shooting rampage. The families of … Read more

Grand Jury Convenes to Investigate Law Enforcement’s Delayed Response to Texas School Shooting

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UVALDE, Texas — A special grand jury has been convened in Uvalde, Texas to investigate the delayed response by law enforcement to the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history. The shooting took place on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, resulting in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers, as well as 17 others injured. The grand jury will be responsible for determining whether criminal charges can be filed against the officers involved in the incident, according to the Uvalde Leader-News. Twelve individuals have been selected to serve on the … Read more

Tehama County Faces Legal Battle Over Grand Jury Report on Groundwater Well Registration Fees

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RED BLUFF, Calif. — Tehama County officials have responded to the recent Grand Jury Report, stating that they are unable to comment directly on the report due to ongoing litigation. The report focused on the groundwater well registration fee in Tehama County and made several recommendations for the county’s groundwater sustainability agency. One of the key recommendations from the Grand Jury Report was the compensation of individuals who had paid the well registration fee. The report also called for the groundwater sustainability agency to find a way to repay a loan of approximately $634,000 that … Read more