Trial

Former elected official accused of killing Las Vegas reporter seeks speedy trial as new attorney takes over

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former elected official in Las Vegas accused of murdering an investigative reporter is seeking a new trial date. Robert Telles, the former Democratic county administrator, has hired a new attorney, Robert Draskovich, and hopes to go to trial as early as March 18. Telles, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, recently failed in his second attempt to remove the judge overseeing his case due to alleged bias against him. Prosecutors argue that there is substantial evidence linking Telles to the crime, including DNA found under the victim’s … Read more

NYU Retirement Plan Lawsuit Heads to Jury Trial as Professors Demand Justice

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – A group of professors from New York University (NYU) is fighting for their retirement plan lawsuit to be tried by a jury, a demand that the university opposes. The professors initially accused NYU of mismanaging their retirement plans in a 2016 lawsuit, claiming that the university’s actions resulted in a loss of $358 million for the group. While a judge dismissed the case in 2018, an appeal partially reversed the dismissal, but affirmed that the professors had previously waived their right to a jury trial. The lawsuit alleges that NYU … Read more

Trump Launches Scathing Attack on Judge Ahead of Defamation Trial Resumption

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New York, New York – Former President Donald Trump has launched an attack against the judge presiding over his defamation civil fraud trial. Taking to social media, Trump criticized Judge Lewis Kaplan, who had previously ruled that the former president defamed ex-Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll while denying her sexual assault allegations. Trump characterized Kaplan as “extraordinarily hostile” towards him. The trial is set to resume in New York after being postponed for a week due to illnesses reported by a juror and one of Trump’s lawyers, Alina Habba. The trial will determine the amount … Read more

Michigan Mother Faces Trial After Son’s Tragic School Shooting Rampage

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PONTIAC, Michigan – The trial of a Michigan mother whose son killed four students at his school has commenced with the selection of a jury. The mother, whose identity has been withheld, is facing charges related to the tragedy that took place at Mount Vernon High School last year. The jury selection process concluded recently, setting the stage for a closely watched trial. During the selection process, potential jurors were asked questions to assess their suitability for the trial. The prosecutor and the defense attorney, both focused on finding jurors who could be impartial and … Read more