Trial

U of I Murder Case Takes a Turn: Judge Denies Appeal, Postpones Trial Start Date

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CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – The judge overseeing the case of the University of Illinois murders has rejected an appeal to dismiss the indictment against the accused, but has delayed making a ruling on the trial start date. The decision was reached on Monday, following a lengthy hearing in which the defense argued for the charges to be dropped. The accused perpetrators, who are facing multiple counts of murder, kidnapped, and other charges, were arrested in connection with the disappearance and death of a visiting scholar from China. The prosecution presented evidence that allegedly links the defendants … Read more

Trump Walks Out of Defamation Trial Amidst Closing Statements, Jury Begins Deliberations

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NEW YORK — Jury deliberations have begun in the defamation damages trial involving writer E. Jean Carroll and former President Donald Trump. The trial has been filled with courtroom drama, including an incident where Trump walked out of the courtroom temporarily during closing statements. Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, argued in her closing that her client is seeking relief from Trump’s relentless attacks. Last year, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages for battery and defamation, but Kaplan claims this verdict did not deter Trump from continuing to disparage Carroll. During the trial, Kaplan accused Trump … Read more

Former President Trump Storms Out of Defamation Trial, Lashes Out at Judge Kaplan in Social Media Tirade

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump expressed his anger towards Judge Lewis Kaplan via social media following his dramatic exit from the courtroom during his ongoing defamation trial. The trial stems from allegations made by E Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault. Trump’s outburst occurred shortly after reports emerged of his abrupt departure from the court at approximately 10 a.m. Taking to social media only 90 minutes later, Trump initially directed his rage towards Carroll before shifting his focus to Judge Kaplan. Trump’s comments were posted on his new social media … Read more

Trump Takes Exits Courtroom as Defamation Trial Nears Verdict – A Dramatic Conclusion Looms

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump left the courtroom during the defamation trial as closing arguments got underway on Friday. The trial revolves around a lawsuit filed by Summer Zervos, a former contestant on Trump’s reality TV show “The Apprentice,” who accused him of sexual assault during his presidential campaign in 2016. The trial, taking place in New York City, has drawn considerable attention since it began. Zervos, who is seeking damages for alleged harm to her reputation, claims that Trump’s denials of her assault allegations are false and defamatory. During the trial, … Read more