Jury

Columnist Forewarns Judge: Trump’s Agenda Revealed – ‘Sowing Chaos’ as Jury Evaluates Damages

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A lawyer representing a columnist argued before a judge on Thursday that former President Donald Trump is seeking to “sow chaos” as the jury deliberates over potential defamation damages. The case arose after the columnist accused Trump of sexual assault in a 2019 opinion piece for The Public’s Radio. During the hearing in Providence, Rhode Island, the lawyer cautioned the judge about Trump’s intentions, highlighting the former president’s history of inflammatory remarks and attempts to undermine public trust in the justice system. The lawyer emphasized that Trump’s strategy is aimed at creating … Read more

Clearfield County Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Child Assault and Endangerment Case

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Clearfield, Pennsylvania – After a swift deliberation that lasted less than an hour, a Clearfield County jury found Jeremy Sipe guilty of assault and child endangerment. The 45-year-old resident of Croft stood accused of causing head and facial injuries to a 16-month-old boy in 2022. The jury convicted Sipe on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault. During the trial, the child’s mother testified that she witnessed Sipe walking away from their home in Goshen Township with her son. When they returned, the little boy’s face was bloodied and swollen. Sipe, … Read more

Dental Assistant Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges After Jury Finds Allegations Based on Drug-Induced Hallucinations

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LAND O’LAKES, Fla. (AP) — After a Pasco County jury found a 41-year-old dental assistant not guilty of sexual assault charges, the dental community is shedding light on the potential side effects of anesthetic drugs. Edwin Alvis, who worked at the Tampa Bay Institute of Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, was accused of sexual assault by an 18-year-old patient during a wisdom tooth removal procedure in 2019. However, his attorneys argued that the accusation was based on false memories and hallucinations caused by the drugs administered during the procedure. A recent study by researchers at … Read more

Palm Springs International Film Festival Wraps Up with Exciting Jury Award Winners

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Palm Springs, California – The Palm Springs International Film Festival concluded with the announcement of its jury award winners. This year’s festival showcased 184 films from over 70 countries, including 48 premieres. While there are still a few regular screenings scheduled for Sunday, the festival officially wraps up on Monday with “Best of the Fest” screenings, featuring encore presentations of the most popular films from throughout the event. Among the highly anticipated awards are the Audience Awards for Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature, which will be announced on Sunday. However, several other awards … Read more