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#legal-ruling

Illinois court overturns conviction of former Empire star Jussie Smollett

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction, ruling that prosecutors unlawfully refiled charges after dropping them in a deal.

SF Judge Tosses 3 State Charges Against Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi's Husband | KQED

Judge dismissed serious state charges against the man who attempted to kidnap Nancy Pelosi due to double jeopardy as he was convicted in federal court.

Illinois court overturns conviction of former Empire star Jussie Smollett

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction, ruling that prosecutors unlawfully refiled charges after dropping them in a deal.

SF Judge Tosses 3 State Charges Against Man Who Attacked Nancy Pelosi's Husband | KQED

Judge dismissed serious state charges against the man who attempted to kidnap Nancy Pelosi due to double jeopardy as he was convicted in federal court.
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#legal-proceedings

Karen Read's defense files motion to SJC to get charges dropped in her murder case

The defense argues that retrying Karen Read for murder charges violates double jeopardy rights due to juror opinions of her innocence on those counts.

Judge declines to dismiss murder case against Karen Read after July mistrial

The case against Karen Read will move to a new trial despite the defense's arguments for dismissal based on jury sentiments.

David DePape to Be Sentenced Today For Pelosi Attack; Lawyers Likely to Appeal Double Conviction

The attacker of Paul Pelosi is facing dual convictions in state and federal cases, raising questions about mental health and possible appeals.

Judge Declines to Dismiss Murder Case Against Karen Read After July Mistrial

Karen Read can be re-tried for murder after a mistrial, as the judge ruled there was no communicated verdict during initial deliberations.

Karen Read case: Judge denies motion to dismiss two of the charges

The retrial of Karen Read for the charges stemming from the death of Officer John O'Keefe has been confirmed after a mistrial and judicial ruling on double jeopardy.

Karen Read's defense files motion to SJC to get charges dropped in her murder case

The defense argues that retrying Karen Read for murder charges violates double jeopardy rights due to juror opinions of her innocence on those counts.

Judge declines to dismiss murder case against Karen Read after July mistrial

The case against Karen Read will move to a new trial despite the defense's arguments for dismissal based on jury sentiments.

David DePape to Be Sentenced Today For Pelosi Attack; Lawyers Likely to Appeal Double Conviction

The attacker of Paul Pelosi is facing dual convictions in state and federal cases, raising questions about mental health and possible appeals.

Judge Declines to Dismiss Murder Case Against Karen Read After July Mistrial

Karen Read can be re-tried for murder after a mistrial, as the judge ruled there was no communicated verdict during initial deliberations.

Karen Read case: Judge denies motion to dismiss two of the charges

The retrial of Karen Read for the charges stemming from the death of Officer John O'Keefe has been confirmed after a mistrial and judicial ruling on double jeopardy.
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Karen Read: State's highest court schedules dismissal arguments

The Supreme Judicial Court will consider dismissing charges against Karen Read on Nov. 6, following a mistrial in her murder case.

Karen Read case: ACLU backs appeal to investigate jurors' acquittal claims

The ACLU supports Karen Read's appeal to drop charges, criticizing the judge's mistrial declaration as premature and advocating for a post-trial hearing.

Karen Read: State's highest court schedules dismissal arguments

The Supreme Judicial Court will consider dismissing charges against Karen Read on Nov. 6, following a mistrial in her murder case.

Karen Read case: ACLU backs appeal to investigate jurors' acquittal claims

The ACLU supports Karen Read's appeal to drop charges, criticizing the judge's mistrial declaration as premature and advocating for a post-trial hearing.
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Court asked to dismiss murder charge against Karen Read in death of her police officer boyfriend

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is asked to dismiss murder charges against Karen Read, citing unconstitutional double jeopardy after a mistrial.

Karen Read's lawyers appeal to the SJC in bid to dismiss two charges

Karen Read's appeal seeks to dismiss charges based on double jeopardy after a jury's mistrial indicated insufficient evidence for the murder charges.

Defendant acquitted by reason of insanity can't be retried, despite inconsistency, SCOTUS rules in Jackson opinion

Defendant acquitted by reason of insanity can't be retried, even if inconsistent verdict
SCOTUS ruled that the jury's acquittal in such cases constitutes double jeopardy.

Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charge Over Attack at Pelosi Home

Judge dismissed serious charges against man who invaded Pelosi's home in 2022.
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