Trial

Former Coleman Community Schools Employee Faces Jury Trial for Embezzlement Charges

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MIDLAND, Mich. – A former employee of Coleman Community Schools in Midland, Michigan, has decided to take her chances with a jury after being charged with embezzlement. Christine Johnson, 57, is accused of taking money from the school district in October 2022. Johnson served as the district’s payroll benefits specialist and is facing a felony embezzlement charge of between $1,000 and $20,000 by an agent or trustee. During a court hearing, Johnson rejected a plea offer to plead guilty to attempted embezzlement. Midland County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Yelsik presented the plea agreement, but Johnson decided … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Hit with Staggering $148 Million Verdict in Defamation Trial: Justice Served for Georgia Election Workers

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New York, NY – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s defamation trial took an unexpected turn as the jury awarded more than $148 million in damages to former Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The plaintiffs, who were called as witnesses during the trial, were defamed by Giuliani following the 2020 elections. The jury’s decision came as a resounding victory for Freeman and Moss, who expressed gratitude but acknowledged that money couldn’t alleviate all their problems. Freeman lamented the loss of her home, neighborhood, and peace of mind. The trial was … Read more

Trump and His Business Accused of Falsely Inflating Net Worth by Billions in Fraud Trial

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump and his business are facing allegations of using deceptive tactics to inflate his net worth. According to court filings from the New York attorney general’s office, Trump and several top executives, including his adult sons, engaged in “myriad deceptive schemes” to artificially inflate the value of the Trump Organization’s assets. The focal point of the attorney general’s case is Trump’s statements of financial condition, which provide details on the value of the organization’s assets. These documents were submitted to banks and insurers in order to secure loans … Read more

Jury Finds Columbus Man Guilty of Multiple Sex Crimes Against a Child after Intense Trial

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COLUMBUS, Kansas – A Columbus man has been found guilty on charges of rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child after a two-day criminal trial in Cherokee County. Brian Stewart, 38, was convicted by a Cherokee County Jury following nearly six and a half hours of deliberation. The charges against Stewart stem from his criminal conduct, which occurred on multiple occasions between March and late August 2016. The jury deliberated over the evidence presented before reaching their verdict. Following the announcement of the guilty verdict, the judge ordered Stewart to be remanded to the … Read more