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Jury Deadlocked in Champaign Attempted Murder Case, Verdict Pending for Shooting That Left Man Partially Paralyzed

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URBANA, Ill. – A Champaign County jury was unable to reach a verdict on Wednesday in the attempted murder trial of Coreyon A. Duncan, a Champaign man accused of a May 2020 shooting that left another man partially paralyzed. After eight hours of deliberation, the jurors were unable to come to a unanimous decision on the charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Duncan shot the victim multiple times on the evening of May 26, 2020, outside a house on Ridgewood Drive. The victim, who … Read more

Homicide Defendant Partially Acquitted in Dramatic Court Trial: Jury Deadlocked on Robbery Charge

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a highly anticipated trial, a homicide defendant has been partially acquitted of all charges by DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein. The verdict came after weeks of proceedings. Elhadji Ndiaye, 24, was found not guilty of first-degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, tampering with physical evidence, and destruction of property. These charges were related to the death of 21-year-old Travis Ruth, who was killed on January 18, 2019, on the 2700 block of Jasper Street, NE. However, the jury could not reach a unanimous … Read more

Delaware Climate Change Lawsuit Against Big Oil Faces Major Setback as State Court Partially Dismisses Claims

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Wilmington, Delaware – A lawsuit filed by the government of Delaware against major fossil fuel companies over their greenhouse gas emissions and impact on global warming has been partially dismissed by a top state court. Judge Mary Johnston of the Delaware Superior Court ruled that the state’s claims for damages related to out-of-state or global greenhouse gas emissions and interstate pollution are preempted by the federal Clean Air Act and fall beyond the limits of state statute. Although other claims can still be pursued, the ruling significantly weakens the case. The lawsuit, which dates back … Read more