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Madison Murder Trial Kicks Off: Allegations of Planned Execution and Self-Defense Claims Take Center Stage

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MADISON, Wis. — A jury trial commenced Tuesday for Devonte Gafford, 34, who faces charges related to the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Devon Grant over two years ago at the Grandview Common Apartments. Gafford is accused of killing Grant on July 13, 2021, during what prosecutors claim was a drug deal gone wrong. In March 2023, he was convicted for firearm possession as a felon. However, a judge declared a mistrial concerning more serious charges of first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Following the jury selection process that concluded Monday, both the prosecution … Read more

Diddy Trial Update: Key Legal Proceedings Set the Stage for Final Arguments as Jury Instructions Take Center Stage

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NEW YORK — In a pivotal moment in Sean Combs’ federal trial, Judge Arun Subramanian convened a charge conference today, signaling a crucial step in the legal proceedings. During this meeting, prosecutors and defense attorneys finalized jury instructions, allowing jurors, who have engaged in several weeks of testimonies and evidence reviews, a day of respite. Judge Subramanian initiated the conference by confirming that both sides had reached an agreement on the language for the verdict form. He subsequently focused on the charge sheet, which lays out the specific counts against Combs. The judge provided an … Read more