Trial

Former South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh Denied New Murder Trial, Judge Rules

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Columbia, South Carolina – Alex Murdaugh, the former South Carolina attorney who was convicted last year of killing his wife and son, will not be granted a new murder trial, a judge ruled Monday. Murdaugh’s attorneys had requested a new trial, alleging that the court clerk tampered with the jury, but the judge, Jean Toal, stated that while the clerk made improper comments to the jury, they did not influence the verdict. The judge also expressed doubts about the credibility of the court clerk, Rebecca “Becky” Hill, suggesting that she may have been influenced by … Read more

The Judge’s Warning in E. Jean Carroll’s Trial Sheds Light on Trump’s Retribution Fears

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New York, NY – Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann emphasized a notable moment during writer E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump. The trial concluded with the judge warning the jurors against disclosing their involvement due to concerns of retaliation from Trump or his supporters. Weissmann compared this cautionary instruction to a similar instance in the trial of Vincent Gigante, the former boss of the Genovese family, where the jurors were also advised to refrain from individual statements to the press to avoid retribution. Weissmann remarked that it was remarkable to … Read more

Landmark Trial Begins: Jennifer Crumbley Faces Charges in Oxford High School Shooting Case

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Pontiac, Michigan – The trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley, began last Thursday in Oakland County Court. Jennifer and her husband, James Crumbley, are facing separate trials on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. These charges stem from their son’s shooting rampage on November 30, 2021, which resulted in the deaths of four students and injuries to seven others. Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time, surrendered to authorities after the shooting. He was charged as an adult and ultimately pleaded guilty to 24 crimes, including murder … Read more

Judge Delivers Chilling Warning to Jury Following Damning Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Trial Involving Trump

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NEW YORK (AP) — In a high-stakes trial in New York City, jurors were confronted with a disturbing and consequential decision. The presiding judge issued a foreboding warning as the trial, centered around allegations against former President Donald Trump, reached a critical point. The trial revolves around a lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, a writer who claims Trump sexually assaulted her in a luxury Manhattan department store in the 1990s. The jury, after carefully considering the evidence, is tasked with determining whether Trump defamed Carroll when he denied the accusations during his presidency. Judge … Read more