Penalty

Jury Selection Advances in Deputy’s 2018 Murder Case, Bradman’s Killer Faces Death Penalty Amid Challenges

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Sebring, Fla. – The legal proceedings in the tragic shooting of Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry Jr. continue to unfold in Highlands County as attorneys, led by Judge Angela Cowden, work diligently to form a jury capable of deliberating the capital murder case that has the local community closely watching. Gentry, who bravely served in Highlands County, succumbed to gunshot wounds the day following the incident on May 6, 2018. Joseph Ables, the accused, faces severe charges including the fatal shooting of Deputy Gentry and the felony cruelty towards an animal, specifically, a neighbor’s cat … Read more

North Carolina Court Considers Resentencing in Landmark Racial Bias Death Penalty Case

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Attorneys representing Hasson Bacote, a Black man sentenced to death in 2009, are advocating for a life sentence citing North Carolina’s history of racial bias in jury selection as a compelling argument for resentencing. Bacote’s sentence was delivered by a jury comprised predominantly of white members – 10 white and two Black jurors – after his involvement in a felony murder was established by the court. The latest arguments were presented on Wednesday, unfolding Bacote as the central figure in a broader examination of North Carolina’s Racial Justice Act, instituted in 2009 … Read more

Lutron’s Appeal Fails in J Geiger Legal Battle, Secures Reduced Penalty

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Philadelphia, PA – A recent ruling in a lengthy legal dispute saw Lutron Electronics Co. lose an appeal against J Geiger Shading Technology. However, the court also decided to lower the financial penalty previously imposed on Lutron, marking a partial relief for the prominent electronic control systems manufacturer. The case, which revolved around trade dress infringement claims, has been closely watched by industry experts and legal professionals alike for its implications in the realms of intellectual property and industrial design rights. J Geiger, a company known for its minimalist shading solutions, initially brought the lawsuit … Read more

Jose Rojas Sentenced to Life Imprisonment After Jurors Reject Death Penalty in Coral Gables Double Homicide Case

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Coral Gables, FL – A dramatic closure came this week in a horrific double murder case that horrified a Florida community more than a decade ago. After a lengthy legal process, 51-year-old Jose Rojas received a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the brutal killings of his two colleagues in 2011. The decision was made by a jury on Thursday after a few hours of deliberation, concluding that despite Rojas’ guilt, the death penalty was not a suitable punishment. This came shortly after Rojas entered a surprising guilty plea during his trial in … Read more