Trial

Federal Judge Denies Delay in Former Representative Jeff Fortenberry’s Trial Over Illegal Campaign Contributions

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LINCOLN, Neb. — In a recent court decision, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden has denied a request from former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry to delay his upcoming trial. Fortenberry, who hoped a postponement might lead to a dismissal of charges by the incoming administration’s attorney general, is scheduled for trial on Feb. 3. The charges against Fortenberry stem from allegations that he lied to federal investigators about receiving an illegal campaign donation during a 2016 fundraiser in California. Following his initial conviction, an appeals court later overturned the verdict, citing that the trial had been … Read more

Former Virginia Sheriff Convicted on Multiple Corruption Charges After Six-Day Trial

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Charlottesville, Va. — Former Sheriff Scott Jenkins of Culpeper County was convicted on a slew of charges including conspiracy, fraud, and bribery on Wednesday, following a brief but decisive deliberation period by the jury in federal court. After a trial that spanned six days, deliberations took just two hours before Jenkins was found guilty on all 12 counts against him. The allegations that led to Jenkins’ conviction centered around his purported exchange of law enforcement credentials for more than $75,000. This case highlights issues of corruption within the ranks of those tasked with upholding the … Read more

San Jose Murder Trial Grips Court as Defense Claims Fatal Nighttime Confrontation Was Unintentional

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San Jose, CA — Deliberations are underway in the trial of Amiel Joey Mirador, 35, charged with the murder of 81-year-old Allen Douglas Dournaee during a fatal encounter in March 2022. The interaction occurred near their South San Jose homes and concluded tragically when Mirador assaulted Dournaee. The court is left to determine whether this act was one of calculated murder or a lesser charge. The case, centered around the events of March 27, 2022, captures a seemingly mundane moment turning deadly when Dournaee, while on a nightly walk, used a flashlight, allegedly provoking Mirador. … Read more

Verdict Announced in Trial of Tech Innovator Bob Lee’s Alleged Murderer

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San Francisco, CA — A jury has reached a verdict in the high-profile case of the murder of tech entrepreneur Bob Lee, the founder of the popular payment app, Cash App. Lee, widely respected in the Silicon Valley tech community, was tragically killed last year in what authorities described as a robbery gone wrong. The defendant, identified as 24-year-old TechCorp employee Jameson Clark, was found guilty of first-degree murder after a tense and closely watched trial. According to prosecutors, Clark confronted Lee outside his San Francisco apartment and fatally shot him during an attempted robbery … Read more