Overturned

Landmark Case Begins: Jordan Brown Sues Pennsylvania State Troopers Over Civil Rights Violation Claims Linked to Overturned Murder Conviction

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Pittsburgh, Pa. — Jury selection begins today at the Joseph F. Weis Jr. U.S. Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh in a landmark federal civil rights case. The plaintiff, Jordan Brown, has brought a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania State Police, alleging violations of his civil rights tied to a 2009 homicide investigation in Lawrence County. In 2009, at the age of 11, Brown was accused of the fatal shooting of his father’s fiancée, Kenzie Houk. The case, which captured national attention, took a turn in 2018 when Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court overturned Brown’s conviction. The justices ruled unanimously … Read more

Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Overturned, Deemed Unconstitutional by Federal Judge

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Effingham, Illinois — A recent ruling by an Illinois judge has declared the state’s ban on “assault weapons” unconstitutional, prompting discussions about the boundaries of gun control measures and Second Amendment rights. This decision, handed down in Effingham County, strikes a significant blow to the legislative effort aimed at curbing gun violence. The law, initially signed by Governor JB Pritzker on January 10, aimed to prohibit the manufacture and possession of dozens of brands and types of rifles, pistols, and attachments. It also imposed restrictions on the capacity of ammunition magazines. The intention behind the … Read more

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Overturned, Legal Team Claims Trial Was Unfair in New York Press Conference

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NEW YORK — Attorneys representing Harvey Weinstein held a press conference in New York on Thursday to announce the overturning of his rape conviction, asserting that their client did not receive a fair trial. During the gathering, which was held at a park adjacent to the courthouse where another high-profile trial involving Donald Trump is underway, Weinstein’s lawyer Arthur Aidala spoke about the decision. Aidala stated, “From the bottom of our hearts, we knew Harvey Weinstein didn’t get a fair trial,” emphasizing that the appeals court reinforced the principle that the law must be applied … Read more

Jury Verdict Overturned in Tragic 2003 Taxi Accident After Explosive Revelations of Juror Misconduct

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Atlanta, Ga. – For over two decades, Ed Heller has sought justice for the untimely death of his wife, Patricia Heller, who died in a tragic accident after leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in January 2003. The long legal battle finally saw a jury decision this past March, although the verdict was not as Heller had hoped. Patricia Heller was on a business trip when she boarded a taxi at the airport. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle, driven by Abdallah Adem, veered off Interstate 85 and crashed into a line of trees on a slick road, … Read more