Retrial

Exploring Legal Options: Can Daniel Penny Face a Retrial in the Event of a Hung Jury?

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In a riveting legal drama that has captured the attention of many, the trial of Daniel Penny took an unexpected turn when the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision, resulting in a hung jury. This development has triggered a flurry of questions regarding the possibilities of a retrial and the legal principles surrounding such an event. Daniel Penny, who stood trial for a serious criminal charge, now finds himself in a state of legal limbo. In the United States judicial system, a hung jury occurs when the jurors, after deliberation, cannot all agree … Read more

New Hampshire Judge Slashes $38 Million Abuse Verdict to $475,000, Citing State Cap, Amid Lawyer Calls for Retrial

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — A legal battle involving a multi-million dollar abuse claim against the Youth Development Center has taken a significant turn. Judge Andrew Schulman has preliminarily slashed the initially granted $38 million award to the statutory limit of $475,000 in the case concerning David Meehan, following state guidelines on damages. In a dramatic courtroom decision earlier this year, a jury awarded Meehan a substantial $38 million for his claims of abuse at the hands of staff members at the Youth Development Center. However, a critical point in the jury’s decision became a major focus … Read more

Georgia Court of Appeals Orders Retrial in Ford Case, Overturns Record $1.7 Billion Verdict Over Vehicle Safety Dispute

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Atlanta, GA — The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned a record $1.7 billion jury verdict against automobile giant Ford, previously awarded in a wrongful death case involving a rollover accident that killed Melvin and Voncile Hill. The court has ordered a new trial, citing procedural errors and excessive sanctions which limited Ford’s defense during the initial proceedings. The decision, announced on November 1, was met with mixed reactions. Ford representatives welcomed the decision, expressing confidence in the integrity of their Super Duty trucks and indicating their readiness to contest the allegations in a forthcoming retrial. … Read more

Breonna Taylor Case: Ex-Detective Brett Hankison Found Guilty of Civil Rights Violations in Federal Retrial

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a significant ruling, former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison was found guilty of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during a botched raid in 2020. The verdict came after a complex federal retrial, where the same jury earlier acquitted Hankison for similar charges concerning Taylor’s neighbors. Initially, on Friday afternoon, the jury was at an impasse, struggling to reach a unanimous decision. In response, the presiding judge issued an Allen charge, a directive that encouraged the jurors to continue their deliberations, emphasizing the necessity of reaching a verdict. … Read more