Retrial

Deliberations Continue in Retrial of Man Charged with Murders of Police Sgt. and Bystander

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Quincy, Massachusetts – A Massachusetts jury is currently in its fourth day of deliberations in the retrial of Emanuel Lopes, who is facing murder charges for the killings of a police sergeant and a bystander in 2018. The second Norfolk Superior Court jury to consider the case has thus far been unable to reach a verdict, similar to the outcome of the first trial. The jury was denied a request for a mistrial by Judge Beverly Cannone on Wednesday and instructed to continue their deliberations. In the retrial, both the prosecution and the defense presented … Read more

Grammy-Winning Rapper Pras Michel’s Battle for Retrial Intensifies Amid Questions About Former Counsel’s Competence

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Grammy Award-winning artist Pras Michel’s pursuit for a retrial is embroiled in a legal battle as his current legal team seeks to discredit his former counsel’s competence in handling a white-collar trial. The rapper aims to overturn his April 2023 conviction, asserting that artificial intelligence (AI) influenced the defense strategy. During a crucial evidentiary hearing on January 11, David Kenner, Michel’s former attorney with strong connections to the music industry, testified in a federal court in Washington D.C. The outcome of this hearing could potentially lead to a new trial that challenges … Read more

Newport News Jury Deliver Verdict for Demari Batten in Retrial for Fatal Menchville High School Shooting

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Newport News, Virginia – A jury in Newport News delivered its verdict in the re-trial of Demari Batten, finding him guilty of the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Justice Dunham. The verdict was reached just one day after the re-trial began, and Batten had previously entered a plea of not guilty. The incident took place in the parking lot of Menchville High School following a basketball game. Batten stood accused of taking Dunham’s life in this tragic event. This case had previously gone to trial in October 2022, but the jury at that time was unable … Read more

Jury Selection Commences for Retrial of Man Charged in Weymouth Officer and Bystander Killings

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Jury selection commenced today for the retrial of a man accused of the 2018 killings of a police sergeant and a bystander in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Emmanuel Lopes is facing charges in the death of Weymouth police Sgt. Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams. The case previously resulted in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision following weeks of testimony and deliberation. If convicted, Lopes could face life in prison. During the initial trial, his lawyer argued that Lopes has a history of mental illness, which has contributed to his alleged irrational … Read more