Trial

Baltimore’s Former State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Awaits Verdict in Federal Mortgage Fraud Trial That Could Change Her Life

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Baltimore, Maryland – Former Baltimore City state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby awaits the outcome of her second federal trial, which could have significant implications for her future. Mosby gained prominence in 2015 when she became the youngest state’s attorney of a major city. Her profile rose even further when she led a controversial investigation in the case of Freddie Grey, resulting in charges against six Baltimore City police officers. Mosby now faces a federal mortgage fraud trial in Greenbelt, Maryland, after being accused of making false statements during real estate transactions in Florida. Mosby took the … Read more

Mother’s Trial Begins for Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in Oxford School Shooting

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PONTIAC, Mich. – The jury will now play a pivotal role in the historic trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford school shooter. On Monday morning, Feb. 5, the trial began with Jennifer Crumbley, chained and in custody, facing charges of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Her alleged role is providing her son, Ethan Crumbley, with the gun he used to carry out the devastating shooting at Oxford High School in 2021. Throughout the trial, several witnesses, including a teacher who was present on the day of the shooting, recounted their experiences. Molly … Read more

Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Lizzo Heads to Trial: Dancers’ Claims Remain in Controversial Case

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LOS ANGELES – Lizzo, the Grammy-winning singer known for her body positivity advocacy, is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by several former backup dancers. The allegations against Lizzo were made by Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, who accused the singer of harassment during their time on her Special tour and as contestants on “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrls” in early 2021. In a recent ruling, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Marc H. Epstein dismissed some of the accusations, including a claim that Lizzo fat-shamed a dancer. However, he denied … Read more

Convicted Murderer Alex Murdaugh Denied New Trial Despite Allegations of Jury Tampering by Clerk of Court

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a prehearing, Judge Jean Toal made it clear that she would base her decision on allegations of jury tampering in the case of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh on a federal ruling. The defense had to prove interference with the jury and its influence on their verdict. However, it was unlikely that Toal would grant a new trial for Murdaugh based on these allegations. At a hearing in the Richland County courthouse, Toal reiterated her intention to follow the precedent set in a federal ruling. She would ask the 12 jurors a … Read more