Jury

Grand Jury Clears Man in Fatal Shooting of Alleged Robber at Busy Houston Taqueria

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HOUSTON, Texas – A grand jury in Harris County has decided not to file charges against a man who fatally shot an alleged robber at a local taqueria. The incident, which occurred at the El Ranchito restaurant on S. Gessner, gained national attention as video footage captured the shooting and activists claimed it was “overkill.” The shooting took place on January 5, 2023, and almost a year later, the case was reviewed by grand jurors following an HPD investigation. They carefully examined the security video, which showed Eric Eugene Washington entering the establishment and going … Read more

Skilled Nursing Home Acquitted in Lawsuit Over Patient’s Fatal Infection: Jury Rejects $25 Million Claim

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A skilled nursing home in Jackson County has been absolved of liability in the death of a patient from a pressure ulcer, despite a $25 million compensation demand made by the plaintiffs. Geneva Miller, a resident of Timberlake Care Center in 2019, developed a buttock pressure ulcer that later led to fatal sepsis. Her granddaughters, who filed the lawsuit, alleged that the nursing staff failed to take necessary measures to prevent the avoidable wound. The plaintiffs’ attorney, Jonathan Steele, argued for significant damages due to the “egregious corporate conduct” of the … Read more

Legal Experts Critique Trump’s ‘Desperate’ Attempt to Have D.C. Jury Hear Lawsuit, Calling Claims ‘Wild and Irrational’

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Legal experts are criticizing what they see as President Trump’s desire for a Washington, D.C., jury to hear his case, calling it “wild and irrational claims.” Trump’s legal team has argued in court that he should be allowed to face a jury trial in the nation’s capital, despite him being a former president. This move has been met with skepticism from legal experts who argue that it is a desperate attempt to find a sympathetic jury. The idea of a D.C. jury hearing Trump’s case stems from a defamation lawsuit brought against him by former … Read more

Celebrating Excellence: Sundance Film Festival Announces 2024 Jury and Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize Winners

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PARK CITY, Utah — The nonprofit Sundance Institute has revealed the 16 jurors who will be granting awards for artistic and cinematic excellence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Alongside the jurors, five members of the jury will present the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The festival is scheduled to take place from January 18-28, 2024, in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with select films available online from January 25-28. Films in competition categories will be screened both in person and via the online platform from January 27-28. The Festival will mark … Read more