Jurys

Judge Ousted for Overruling Jury’s Acquittal in High-Profile Case

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NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana judge has been removed from his position after a controversial ruling in which he convicted a woman of a crime despite the jury returning a not guilty verdict. The judge, a veteran on the bench and a Democratic appointee, came under heavy scrutiny following his decision, which sparked a nationwide debate over judicial ethics and authority. The case that brought Judge Ronald Bodenheimer into the spotlight involved Tracie Hunter, a former juvenile court judge. In 2020, Hunter faced charges related to misconduct. Although the jury acquitted her, Judge Bodenheimer stepped … Read more

Karen Read Seeks Dismissal of Murder Charge After Jury’s Alleged Unanimous Not Guilty Decision

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CANTON, Mass. — Karen Read, who faces charges for the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has requested the dismissal of two of the three charges against her. This motion comes after a mistrial was declared last week in a case that has captured widespread attention. The charges include murder in the second degree and manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence. The mistrial, declared by Judge Beverly Cannone, left lingering questions as to the jury’s stance, which was not publicly disclosed. According to legal documents filed in Norfolk Superior … Read more

Jury’s Multimillion-Dollar Verdict Against White Nationalists in Charlottesville Case Partially Restored by Appeals Court

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RICHMONd, Va. — Four years following the tumultuous and violent 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, justice has been sought through a pivotal legal battle. Recently, a federal jury determined leaders and groups associated with the white nationalist movement are liable for over $26 million in damages, acknowledging the physical and emotional harm inflicted on several individuals. This substantial judgment captured headlines mostly for its punitive damage component initially set at $24 million. However, this figure was later reduced significantly by a judge to only $350,000 shared among eight plaintiffs. In a turn of … Read more

Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond to Cover Defamation Lawsuit as Jury’s Verdict Gets Appealed

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover the judgment he owes to writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit as he appeals the jury’s decision, according to his lawyer. Attorney Alina Habba filed documents with the court on Friday, revealing that Trump secured the bond from the Federal Insurance Co., a subsidiary of the insurance company Chubb. The bond will not only cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit but also any additional interest incurred. Simultaneously, Habba submitted a notice stating that Trump, the … Read more