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Trial Begins for Suspect in Ole Miss Student Homicide Case: Jury Selected

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Oxford, MS — A jury has been selected for the capital murder trial of a man accused in the 2019 slaying of a University of Mississippi student. The case, which has drawn considerable attention, revolves around the death of 21-year-old Ally Kostial, whose body was found near Sardis Lake, about 30 miles from the university campus in Oxford. The defendant, Brandon Theesfeld, also a student at the university at the time, faces charges of capital murder. Theesfeld, originally from Texas, was arrested two days after Kostial’s body was discovered. Authorities have noted that Kostial was … Read more

Elon Musk PAC’s Lawyer Claims $1 Million Sweepstakes Winner Was Not Randomly Selected, Philadelphia Court Hears

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Philadelphia, PA — In a recent court hearing, a lawyer representing a political action committee (PAC) associated with entrepreneur Elon Musk clarified that a $1 million sweepstakes conducted by the group was not determined by randomness. This revelation came during a detailed examination of the PAC’s promotional practices and funding mechanisms. The PAC, which actively supports various political initiatives aligned with Musk’s business and personal philosophy, used the sweepstakes as a tool to engage potential supporters and increase visibility. However, the contest’s selection process has led to scrutiny by some who questioned its fairness and … Read more

British Creativity Shines: UK Finalists Selected for the European Round of 2024 Immortal Awards

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London, UK – The latest round of the Immortal Awards has wrapped up in London, where the United Kingdom’s most innovative commercial projects were scrutinized by a panel of esteemed judges. The deliberation concluded with the selection of ten standout entries that will now advance to the European regional competitive stage. On Wednesday, October 16, the UK leg of the competition, supported by Framestore and Company 3, gathered a distinguished jury to evaluate 36 shortlisted projects for their creativity and impact. The jurors, comprised of leading experts from the advertising and creative industries, debated the … Read more

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