Retrial

Jury Selected for Brett Hankison’s Federal Retrial in Breonna Taylor Case, Commences With Single Black Juror Amid Concerns of Diversity

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The stage is set for the federal retrial of former Louisville Metro Police Department Detective Brett Hankison, whose actions on the night Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police are under scrutiny once again. The trial is scheduled to begin with opening statements on Monday. The newly selected jury is composed of eight women and seven men, with only one of the jurors being Black. This racial makeup mirrors that of Hankison’s initial federal trial, which concluded last November without a verdict, resulting in a hung jury and a mistrial. The composition … Read more

Mansfield Woman Accused of Fatal SUV Incident Faces Retrial Amidst Allegations of Evidence Tampering and Witness Intimidation

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Canton, MA — The complex legal battle surrounding the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe continues to unravel, as his girlfriend, Karen Read, 44, from Mansfield, faces a retrial in January after an initial jury could not reach a verdict this July. Read stands accused of running over Officer O’Keefe with her SUV on January 29, 2022, after a night out and then abandoning him in front of a home in Canton, causing his death. She has entered a plea of not guilty. Defense attorneys insist that Read has been wrongly accused, arguing that … Read more

Supreme Court Calls for Retrial of Iranian Human Rights Activist Sharifeh Mohammadi After Overturning Death Sentence

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Rasht, Iran – The Supreme Court of Iran has recently nullified the death sentence of Sharifeh Mohammadi, a noted human rights advocate who has been vocal in her opposition to capital punishment and her support for women’s and labor rights in Rasht, Gilan province. The case has been sent back to a different court for a new trial, according to statements from her legal representation. Amir Raeisian, the lawyer representing Mohammadi, disclosed in a recent interview that following a detailed review, the Supreme Court identified sufficient grounds to vacate the earlier verdict and mandated a … Read more

Jury Deliberations in Franklin County Sheriff’s Retrial Extend into Next Week Amidst Juror Discord

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NORTH HERO, Vt. — Deliberations in the retrial of Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore on a misdemeanor assault charge will continue into next week, following a day and a half of unresolved jury discussions. The charge stems from an incident where Grismore was accused of kicking a shackled inmate in 2022. The jury faced a stumbling block that led to the adjournment for the weekend. According to Judge Samuel Hoar, the deliberation was hampered by a juror who refused to adhere to legal instructions provided. This led to the judge’s stern admonition, cautioning that disregarding … Read more