Trial

Judge Allows Discussion on Privacy in Tornado Cash Trial, But Sets Strict Limits on Topics

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New York—A federal judge has allowed Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm to address privacy concerns during his criminal trial, though limitations have been imposed on how those discussions can take place. Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled on Friday that while Storm’s defense team may refer to the necessity of privacy, they cannot invoke a legal “right to privacy” in their arguments. In her decision, Failla emphasized that the defense could discuss relevant privacy issues but cannot reference “inflamatory” incidents such as cryptocurrency-related kidnappings unless they occurred before August 8, 2022. This ruling marks a setback … Read more

Jury Orders Attorney Mark Geragos to Pay $100,000 in Nike Extortion Case, Sparking Controversy Over Trial Conduct

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LOS ANGELES — A jury in Los Angeles County awarded $100,000 to Gary Franklin in a lawsuit against prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of participating in a scheme to extort Nike in 2018. The case centered around allegations that Geragos and the now-disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti undermined a $1.5 million settlement that Franklin was entitled to receive for his youth basketball program. Franklin, who ran a Los Angeles-based organization, claimed Geragos and Avenatti derailed his negotiations with Nike by demanding separate payments without his knowledge. While Geragos has denied any illegal actions or … Read more

Courtroom Drama: Daniel and Kristin Muir’s Jury Trial Delayed Amid Ongoing Child Abuse Investigation

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LOGANSPORT, Ind. — The jury trial for Daniel Muir, a former player with the Indianapolis Colts, and his wife, Kristin Muir, was recently canceled after the case was reassigned to a special judge in Cass Circuit Court. Special Judge Crystal Kocher was appointed on June 18 following an order from the Indiana Supreme Court. The Muirs were arrested in July 2024 when their son, Bryson Muir, went missing for several days after leaving his grandmother’s home in Ohio. The situation prompted the issuance of an Indiana Silver Alert later that month. Bryson was ultimately located … Read more

Jury Delivers $2 Million Verdict in High-Stakes T-Mobile Trial, Falling Short of $245 Million Claim

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A jury awarded $2 million to a California man after he accused T-Mobile of failing to honor a contract for services that he believed were worth $245 million. The decision came after a trial in Los Angeles, which centered around claims of breach of contract and unfair business practices. The case involved a dispute between T-Mobile and the plaintiff, who argued that the telecommunications giant did not deliver on the terms outlined in their agreement. The jury’s verdict came after deliberations that highlighted the complexity of the issues surrounding corporate contracts and service expectations in … Read more