Trial

Jury Selection Kicks Off in High-Stakes 2020 Murder Trial of Durham Defendant

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DURHAM, N.C. — Jury selection is set to commence in the high-profile murder trial involving a Durham resident accused of killing a man in 2020. The case has garnered significant attention from the local community, highlighting issues surrounding crime and justice in the area. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, faces charges stemming from an incident that resulted in the death of an individual in a public setting. Law enforcement officials reported that the events surrounding the murder attracted considerable media coverage, raising public interest in the trial’s proceedings. As jury selection approaches, … Read more

Fort Lauderdale Murder Trial: Suspect’s Own Gun and Clothing Point to Guilt in Shocking Domestic Shooting

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Michael Robert Schnitzerling faces trial for the September 2019 shooting death of Bruno Salituri, a case marked by disturbing evidence linking him directly to the crime scene. Prosecutors assert that Schnitzerling’s identification as the shooter was straightforward. The weapon used in the murder, a .22-caliber handgun, was discovered in Salituri’s kitchen, complete with an attached silencer. Adding to the evidence, the suspect was found wearing an orange shirt emblazoned with the logo of “Florida Drilling,” the company where Schnitzerling was employed. In opening statements presented on Monday, prosecutor Courtney DePersio laid … Read more

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Appeals $1.125 Million Wrongful Termination Verdict, Seeks Trial Do-Over

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — After a jury awarded Dr. Misty Blanchette Porter $1.125 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit against Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), the medical center is seeking another opportunity to contest the ruling. The verdict followed a lengthy trial that took place over 14 days this spring. DHMC, along with its parent organization Dartmouth Health, has formally requested that U.S. District Judge Kevin J. Doyle either modify the judgment or grant a new trial. The jury’s decision came after deliberating for over 20 hours. Dr. Porter claimed she was unlawfully dismissed in 2017 … Read more

Stepdaughter Found Guilty of Burglary After Dramatic Testimony in Minnesota Trial

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota — After four days of testimony, a jury took three hours to reach a verdict in a burglary case involving Nicole Mitchell. On April 22, 2024, Mitchell was found guilty of felony first-degree burglary and possession of tools intended for burglary or theft after illegally entering her stepmother’s home. The charges stemmed from an incident in which Mitchell allegedly broke into the residence. Details revealed during the trial indicated that the burglary was not premeditated but resulted from a series of personal disputes within the family. The prosecution presented evidence suggesting Mitchell … Read more