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Mistake by Jury Forewoman Leads to Initial Acquittal in Fatal Stabbing Case Near Waterloo Station

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London, UK – A jury forewoman’s “mistake” led to the initial acquittal of three men accused of killing Adrian Keise, 32, near Waterloo Station. Keise was fatally stabbed in October 2022 in Lower Marsh, central London, after a confrontation. The Yusuff brothers, Paul and Matthew, faced murder charges, with Paul also facing a knife possession charge. Additionally, a third defendant, Moussa Traore, was charged with manslaughter. All three defendants, from south London, pleaded not guilty and stood trial at the Old Bailey in London. After deliberating for over 10 hours, the jury was called back … Read more

Insurance Company’s Refusal to Settle Leads to $113 Million Jury Verdict in Construction Zone Injury Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A construction zone injury collision from 2016 has resulted in a $113 million jury verdict after an insurance company refused to settle the complaint for policy limits. The verdict, awarded by Fulton County State Court jurors in three phases, includes more than 40% for attorney fees due to bad faith and frivolous defenses. However, the plaintiff’s counsel expects another judgment against the estate of the late Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company of America client as additional attorney fees are pursued. The collision occurred when defendant Ashley Claxton’s vehicle veered into a construction zone … Read more

Defendant’s Violent Courtroom Attack Leads to Tense Reunion with Judge

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A defendant is set to appear again in front of Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus on Monday morning after a violent courtroom altercation. Deobra Redden, who was facing a felony battery charge, leapt over the judge’s bench and attacked her during his previous appearance on January 3. In an attempt to avoid prison time, Redden pleaded for leniency and claimed he was trying to change his violent behavior. When it became apparent that the judge was going to sentence him to prison, Redden became agitated and charged forward, … Read more

Alaska Airlines Flight Emergency Landing Leads to Temporary Grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet

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PORTLAND, Ore. – An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland after a portion of the aircraft blew out shortly after takeoff on Friday night. As a result, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, according to KOIN News. Aviation experts are now weighing in on the incident, discussing the mechanical malfunctions and potential legal ramifications. Robert Hedrick, an attorney with Aviation Law Group in Seattle who is also a licensed pilot and aircraft mechanic, categorized this as a “preventable … Read more