Trial

Orange County Murder Suspect Disrupts Trial by Strangling Defense Attorney, Facing New Charges Ahead of Retrial

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GOSHEN, N.Y. — An Orange County man facing murder charges returned to court on Tuesday, following a dramatic incident that has led to a mistrial. Arthur Thomas is accused of assaulting his own defense attorney during proceedings related to a 2020 stabbing. Thomas was escorted into the courtroom in handcuffs and shackles after the alleged attack on his lawyer led to a halt in the trial on Friday. During this recent hearing, he was assigned a new attorney, Joe Artrip, to take over his defense. The previous attorney, Matthew Witherow, who also serves as a … Read more

Erika Jayne Faces Legal Showdown: Will Reality Star Stand Trial Over $25 Million Allegations?

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Los Angeles, California – Tom Girardi, a former attorney and co-founder of the once-prominent law firm Girardi Keese, is making headlines not for his marriage to Erika Jayne, a star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” but for his legal troubles that have reverberated through both their lives. After more than five decades in law, Girardi faced bankruptcy and was ultimately disbarred following a conviction for wire fraud. Girardi’s legal woes have cast a long shadow over Jayne, who is now embroiled in accusations involving over $25 million allegedly misappropriated from the firm’s funds … Read more

Jury Hurdles in Langley Park Murder Trial as Deliberations Drag on for Johnny Turcios in Toddler’s Tragic Death

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LANGLEY PARK, Md. — Jury deliberations in the murder trial of Johnny Turcios have stretched into their seventh day as the court weighs the charges related to the death of two-year-old Jeremy Pooh-Carceres. Jurors have expressed surprise at how long the process has taken, as they work to reach a verdict in this high-profile case. The jury was temporarily halted on Friday when one juror had to leave for a 2:30 p.m. flight. Without any alternate jurors available, the entire panel was sent home for the weekend and is set to resume discussions on Monday. … Read more

High-Profile Sexual Assault Trial of Hockey Players Faces Dismissal Amid Juror Concerns Over Defense Conduct

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Toronto, Ontario — An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed the jury in the ongoing sexual assault trial involving five Canadian hockey players. The dismissal occurred on May 16, just a day after a note from a juror highlighted concerns regarding the conduct of two defense attorneys. Justice Maria Carroccia made the decision following the juror’s report, which indicated that defense attorneys Daniel Brown and Hilary Dudding were perceived to be whispering and laughing, potentially about the jurors. The juror described this behavior as “unprofessional and unacceptable,” raising concerns about its impact on the jury’s … Read more