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Jury Begins Deliberations in High-Stakes Trial of Man Accused of Killing Off-Duty Deputy Amid Controversial Self-Defense Claims

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ATLANTA — Closing arguments unfolded Thursday in the trial of Alton Oliver, charged with fatally shooting a Fulton County sheriff’s deputy. The proceedings concluded just a day after Oliver took the stand to share his version of events. Oliver testified that he shot Deputy James Thomas out of fear, claiming the deputy made several unwanted sexual advances while driving past him. He recounted that after a second encounter, Thomas allegedly accelerated toward him, prompting his reaction. Deputy Thomas was discovered deceased in the driver’s seat of a crashed vehicle early on December 2022, around 4:30 … Read more

Jury Deadlock Forces Mistrial in Controversial Case Against Former Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault

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TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A jury could not reach a verdict in the case of Jacob Mishler, a former teacher from Filer accused of rape, leading to a mistrial declaration by the judge. The trial, which garnered significant attention, featured emotional testimonies from both the accused and the alleged victim. Mishler, who took the stand on the second day of the proceedings, firmly denied the charges against him. He answered a series of questions aimed at disputing allegations of inappropriate conduct. “Did you ever try to kiss her? No. Did you ever try to grope … Read more

Jury Finds Tesla Partially Liable in 2019 Autopilot Crash, Orders $329 Million in Damages

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Miami, Fla. — A jury has ruled that Tesla is partially responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature in 2019, ordering the company to pay $329 million in damages to the family of the deceased and an injured survivor. The jury concluded that Tesla should cover 33% of the liability, which translates to approximately $42.5 million in compensatory damages. The awarded damages consist of $129 million designated for compensatory claims and an additional $200 million for punitive damages. Since the punitive damages were assessed solely against Tesla, attorneys for the plaintiffs anticipate the … Read more

Jury Convicts Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm on Money Transmitting Charge, Deadlocks on Money Laundering and Sanctions

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NEW YORK — A jury has reached a verdict in the case against Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, convicting him of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The jury deliberated for a week, during which it grappled with complex charges involving money laundering and sanctions violations but was ultimately deadlocked on those counts. Court documents released by Judge Katherine Failla reveal that, as jurors navigated this high-profile case, they made multiple inquiries for additional information. Their requests included transcripts of witness testimonies, clarifications around the indictment specifics, and details on the wallets linked to … Read more