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Daniel Penny Acquitted in Jordan Neely Chokehold Death After Lengthy Deliberations

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NEW YORK — After extensive deliberations spanning more than a week, Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, a decision reached by jurors on Monday. The verdict followed heated legal debates and civil unrest outside the courthouse, highlighting a case that has stirred emotions and raised questions about public safety and individual actions. The jury, which spent over 24 hours across five days in decision-making, initially found themselves deadlocked on a more severe charge of manslaughter last week. This led prosecutors, guided by Judge Maxwell Wiley, to drop … Read more

Justice Served: Ex-Officers Receive Lengthy Sentences for 2018 Assassination of Brazilian Councilwoman Marielle Franco

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — In a significant sentence delivered on Thursday, two former police officers were convicted for the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a case that garnered international attention due to its political undertones and the brazenness of the crime. The court sentenced Ronnie Lessa to 79 years in prison, while his accomplice, Elcio de Queiroz, received a 59-year term for their roles in the execution-style killing. Marielle Franco, a rising political star and outspoken critic of police brutality, was assassinated on March 14, 2018, as she was returning … Read more

$50 Million Justice: Chicago Man Exonerated After Wrongful Conviction and Lengthy Legal Battle

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CHICAGO — After spending seven years behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Marcel Brown has been awarded a $50 million settlement from the City of Chicago. The wrongful conviction, which stemmed from a 2008 shooting that killed 19-year-old Paris Jackson, was overturned in 2018 following revelations about the mishandled investigation. At just 18 years old, Brown was implicated in Jackson’s death, which occurred at Amundsen Park on Chicago’s West Side. The accusation was principally based on Brown’s alleged role as the getaway driver for his then 15-year-old cousin, the accused shooter. An … Read more

Ripple Reaches $125M Settlement After Lengthy Battle with the SEC: A New Chapter Begins

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San Francisco, USA – In a landmark ruling that caps off a closely watched four-year legal battle, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a $125 million penalty on Ripple Labs Inc., the cryptocurrency giant, for violating investor protection laws. This case marks one of the most significant regulatory actions against a blockchain entity, spotlighting the increasingly intense scrutiny facing the cryptocurrency sector. The SEC’s enforcement actions originated from allegations that Ripple engaged in the sale of unregistered securities. Central to the conflict was the status of XRP, Ripple’s native digital currency, which … Read more