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Trial for Kouri Richins Delayed to 2026 Amid Appeal Request, New Jury Selection Process Set

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Kamas, Utah — A decision to appeal in Kouri Richins’ murder case has pushed her trial dates back by 10 months, with jury selection now set for February 10, 2026. Following a virtual hearing on Friday, the trial is slated to begin on February 23, 2026. The timeline change comes after Richins’ legal team expressed a desire to contest a ruling that limited jury selection to residents of Summit County. The court denied requests to include jurors from Salt Lake County, prompting the delay in the previously scheduled April trial. Richins, a mother and real … Read more

“Trial Turmoil: Judge Takes Charge in Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case After Juror Complaints and Outside Interference”

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LONDON, Ontario — A closely watched sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team has shifted to a judge-only format following serious allegations against defense attorneys that prompted the dismissal of a jury. The decision, made by Justice Maria Carroccia, follows a turbulent few weeks in a case that has attracted significant public attention and been marred by incidents both inside and outside the courtroom. The players — Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote — are accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman in … Read more