Penalty

Legal Team Battles for Luigi Mangione as Death Penalty Looms in High-Profile Murder Trial

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NEW YORK — Attorneys representing Luigi Mangione are working to eliminate the death penalty from his federal case, in which he is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The legal team argues that pervasive prejudice against Mangione has rendered a fair trial unattainable. Federal prosecutors have charged Mangione with multiple counts related to Thompson’s murder, which occurred in December. As part of their case, they are pursuing the death penalty. Mangione’s lawyers assert that various authorities, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, have exhibited bias, undermining their client’s rights to a fair judicial process. … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Woman Must Have Jury Trial Before Facing $1 Million Penalty Over Foreign Accounts

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Fort Worth, Texas — A federal judge has ruled that a woman cannot be subjected to a $1 million penalty by the government for allegedly failing to report foreign bank accounts without first being given a chance for a trial. The decision, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, centers around Sharnjeet Sagoo, whom the Internal Revenue Service accused of not reporting her financial interests in foreign bank accounts, which are required to be disclosed under the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report (FBAR) regulations. In a significant development, Judge … Read more

Death Penalty Case Set to Begin: Jury Selection Kicks Off in Trial for Slaying of North Kansas City Officer

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NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The trial of Joshua Rocha, charged with the capital murder of North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez, will begin next week with jury selection set to commence. This case has garnered significant attention as Clay County prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty, marking the first time in nearly three decades that this course of action has been taken in the region. Officer Vasquez was fatally shot in July 2022 during a traffic stop involving a vehicle with expired temporary tags. Rocha faces serious charges in connection with this tragic … Read more

Eli Lilly’s Challenge Fails as $183.7 Million Medicaid Fraud Penalty Stands Firm

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Indianapolis, Indiana – Eli Lilly and Company has faced a setback in its legal challenges after a federal appeals court upheld a substantial judgment concerning Medicaid fraud. The ruling confirms a $183.7 million award against the pharmaceutical giant, which has been embroiled in allegations related to the pricing of its medications. The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied Lilly’s request to overturn the previous decision made by a lower court, emphasizing the severity of the company’s actions in relation to Medicaid. The case centered around claims that Eli Lilly knowingly set prices for … Read more