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Ensuring Fairness: ABA Urges Caution in AI Utilization for Jury Selection

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The American Bar Association is emphasizing the importance of ensuring that artificial intelligence tools used in jury selection do not perpetuate bias. As AI technologies become more integrated into the legal system, the need for safeguards becomes increasingly urgent. During a recent discussion, legal experts highlighted concerns about the potential for AI to reinforce existing prejudices. With algorithms trained on historical data that may reflect systemic biases, there’s a risk that AI outcomes could marginalize certain demographic groups. This concern is particularly relevant in jury selection, a process that ideally should be … Read more

Alan Dershowitz Warns: Grand Jury Transcripts Hold No Major Epstein Revelations, Urges Release of More Critical Evidence

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New York — Alan Dershowitz suggested on Sunday that any fresh revelations linking the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell would likely not emerge from the grand jury transcripts related to their prosecutions, which the Trump administration has sought to make public. Last week, President Donald Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to obtain “pertinent Grand Jury testimony” associated with Epstein. This directive followed increased scrutiny of Epstein, particularly after the FBI and the Department of Justice concluded their investigations, reporting they did not discover an Epstein “client list,” and determining that he died … Read more

San Benito County Grand Jury Urges Boost in Homeless Shelter Funding Amidst Rising Crisis

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San Benito, California – A recent report from the San Benito County Civil Grand Jury is calling for almost a doubling of annual funding for the county’s only homeless shelter, just one week after county supervisors paused additional financial support. The report highlights the critical yet inadequate role that the H.O.M.E. Resource Center plays in addressing homelessness in the area. The 19-member grand jury determined that while the shelter provides essential temporary housing and meals, it is not effectively meeting the complex needs of the local homeless population, which often includes individuals facing mental health … Read more

Marin County’s Cybersecurity in Hot Water: Grand Jury Urges Urgent Action After Recent Attacks

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Marin County, California, is facing increasing challenges in safeguarding its government agencies against cyber threats, according to insights from the Marin County Civil Grand Jury. A recent report by the panel revisits issues highlighted in last year’s review, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures across various county agencies. The report points out that two Marin agencies were targeted in cyberattacks within the past year. Last July, the Marin Housing Authority fell victim to a phishing scheme, resulting in a loss of $950,000. The attacker masqueraded as a vendor and redirected funds through what appeared … Read more