Jury

Jury Awards $60 Million to Parents of Teen Killed in Civilian Car Chase

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A jury in L.A. County Superior Court has awarded the parents of a teenager killed in a civilian car chase more than $60 million in damages. The jury awarded $23.25 million to Julie Esphorst and $36.5 million to Jesse Esphorst Sr. The tragic incident occurred six years ago when 16-year-old Jesse Esphorst Jr. and his father were returning from a baseball game. Their minivan was struck by two vehicles involved in a chase at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Crest Road in Torrance. Jesse’s father was severely injured, while Jesse tragically … Read more

Rural County Prepares for Landmark Trial: Driveway Shooter Jury Pool Expanded

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FORT EDWARD, New York – Washington County District Attorney Tony Jordan has called for a larger than normal jury pool for the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis in his driveway. The trial is expected to last three weeks. While the number of residents in the rural county is modest, Jordan wants to ensure a thorough jury selection process. The exact number of jurors in the pool has not been confirmed, but all potential jurors will be prescreened before final selection begins on Monday. Judge Adam Michelini … Read more

Sundance Film Festival Announces Diverse and Accomplished Jury for 2024 Competition

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Park City, Utah – The 2024 Sundance Film Festival has announced the members of its Competition Jury, with 16 individuals who participated in past editions of the festival chosen to serve. Additionally, the festival has named the five jurors for the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. This year’s Sundance Film Festival will take place from January 18 to 28, in person in both Park City and Salt Lake City, with select films also available online from January 25 to 28. Among the jurors for the U.S. Dramatic Competition are Debra Granik, Adrian Tomine, and … Read more

Alaskans Rally Against Corruption: Citizens Fight to Restore Grand Jury Power

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An Alaska grand jury indictment of Judge Margaret Murphy on felony perjury charges has sparked a wave of protests and calls for citizens’ rights to investigate government corruption. Over the years, concerned citizens like David Haeg have been documenting the erosion of the powers vested in grand juries, highlighting actions by the Supreme Court that they view as unconstitutional. According to Haeg, the power of grand juries to investigate and make recommendations concerning the public welfare or safety is enshrined in Article 1, Section 8 of the Alaska Constitution. Haeg argues that this right, second … Read more