Retrial

Former Mr. Universe Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse After Retrial, Victim Forced to Sleep in Shed

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Rockford, Illinois – Jeffrey Primm, 66, has been found guilty in a retrial for a domestic abuse case dating back to August 2015. Primm was initially sentenced to 16 years in prison in December 2018, but appealed the case, citing inadequate legal representation. The original guilty verdict and plea were subsequently overturned in 2020, leading to the reinstatement of charges against Primm. In 2019, Primm’s public defender withdrew from the case due to a conflict of interest. The investigation by Rockford Police Detectives began in 2015 after a victim came forward with multiple complaints of … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Files for Retrial Alleging Juror Misconduct in $261 Million Damages Case

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Tampa Bay, Florida – Attorneys representing Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital have requested a retrial nearly two weeks after a jury awarded $261 million in damages against the hospital. The motion for a retrial claims that the jury foreman violated conduct rules by sharing information about the case with his wife, who then posted it on social media. The hospital argues that this could have affected the jury’s decision-making process. The case gained widespread attention due to its portrayal in a Netflix documentary film. In the trial, the jury found that All Children’s had falsely … Read more

Unveiling Potential Juror Tampering: Will Improper Communications in Alex Murdaugh’s Trial Lead to a Retrial?

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. – The fairness of the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of killing his wife and son, is being called into question due to potential improper communications between Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill and jurors. State prosecutors and Murdaugh’s defense lawyers are set to appear in court on January 29 to address these concerns and determine if a retrial is warranted. The defense team argues that Hill’s alleged misconduct may have created bias or prejudice among the jurors, potentially influencing their verdict. They firmly believe that a retrial … Read more

Alex Murdaugh’s Bid for Retrial Intensifies as Hearing Approaches

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Columbia, South Carolina – The stage is set for a hearing that may determine whether convicted murderer Richard “Alex” Murdaugh will receive a retrial. This high-profile case has garnered attention as “The Trial of the Century” and is now mired in allegations of jury tampering. Murdaugh was sentenced to two life sentences for the double murder of his wife and son in June 2021. However, his defense team has petitioned the court for a new trial based on the claims against court official Rebecca Hill. The S.C. Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing and a … Read more