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Mistrial declared in case of missing Black gay Ole Miss student Jimmie 'Jay' Lee

A mistrial was declared in the murder case of Jimmie 'Jay' Lee after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision on the charges against Herrington.

Jury Near Boston Deadlocks in Murder Case Against Karen Read

The judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Karen Read due to a deadlock among jurors who were deeply divided.

Mistrial declared in Karen Read's trial over killing of her Boston police boyfriend

A mistrial was declared in the Karen Read case involving the murder of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, leading to intent to retry the case.

Karen Read trial judge agrees to keep jury anonymous, citing juror safety fears

The judge has decided to keep the jury anonymous indefinitely due to safety concerns of the jurors amidst a high-profile murder trial.

Arizona Rancher Accused of Killing Migrant Won't Be Retried After Mistrial

Prosecutors in Arizona will not retry rancher after mistrial in murder case involving a migrant on his property.

Mistrial declared in case of missing Black gay Ole Miss student Jimmie 'Jay' Lee

A mistrial was declared in the murder case of Jimmie 'Jay' Lee after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision on the charges against Herrington.

Jury Near Boston Deadlocks in Murder Case Against Karen Read

The judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Karen Read due to a deadlock among jurors who were deeply divided.

Mistrial declared in Karen Read's trial over killing of her Boston police boyfriend

A mistrial was declared in the Karen Read case involving the murder of her boyfriend, a Boston police officer, leading to intent to retry the case.

Karen Read trial judge agrees to keep jury anonymous, citing juror safety fears

The judge has decided to keep the jury anonymous indefinitely due to safety concerns of the jurors amidst a high-profile murder trial.

Arizona Rancher Accused of Killing Migrant Won't Be Retried After Mistrial

Prosecutors in Arizona will not retry rancher after mistrial in murder case involving a migrant on his property.
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Judge declares mistrial over killing of gay University of Mississippi student

A mistrial was declared in the capital murder case of Sheldon Herrington involving the disappearance of Jay Lee, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community.
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YSL RICO Prosecutors So Bad Judge Mandates Tutorial On How To Do Their Jobs

One incident of prosecutor misconduct led to training for the entire prosecution team and consequences but not a mistrial.

Daniel Penny jurors' duty now: Reject kangaroo-court injustice

The trial becomes unfair after dropping manslaughter charges, urging jurors to refuse conviction in a compromised system.

YSL RICO Prosecutors So Bad Judge Mandates Tutorial On How To Do Their Jobs

One incident of prosecutor misconduct led to training for the entire prosecution team and consequences but not a mistrial.

Daniel Penny jurors' duty now: Reject kangaroo-court injustice

The trial becomes unfair after dropping manslaughter charges, urging jurors to refuse conviction in a compromised system.
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Judge rejects mistrial, acquittal motions from Nima Momeni's defense attorneys

Lead investigator's statement about Momeni's custody may have prejudiced jury, resulting in denial of mistrial request despite defense's concerns.
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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.

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.

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers make dismissal arguments before SJC

Karen Read's lawyers argue for dropping two charges based on jurors' alleged intent to acquit before a mistrial was declared.

Karen Read reflects on trial, details what she says happened the night Boston PD officer found dead

The trial of Karen Read ended in a mistrial, highlighting the significant stress and impact on her life.

Massachusetts judge rules Karen Read can be retried for murder after mistrial

The judge's rejection of the defense motion clears the way for Karen Read's retrial on murder charges in January.

Karen Read retrial: Here's how much the Norfolk DA's office is paying its special prosecutor

Hank Brennan, appointed special prosecutor, will earn $250/hour for Karen Read's retrial, emphasizing ethical and meticulous prosecution.

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.

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.

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers make dismissal arguments before SJC

Karen Read's lawyers argue for dropping two charges based on jurors' alleged intent to acquit before a mistrial was declared.

Karen Read reflects on trial, details what she says happened the night Boston PD officer found dead

The trial of Karen Read ended in a mistrial, highlighting the significant stress and impact on her life.

Massachusetts judge rules Karen Read can be retried for murder after mistrial

The judge's rejection of the defense motion clears the way for Karen Read's retrial on murder charges in January.

Karen Read retrial: Here's how much the Norfolk DA's office is paying its special prosecutor

Hank Brennan, appointed special prosecutor, will earn $250/hour for Karen Read's retrial, emphasizing ethical and meticulous prosecution.
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Are We Nearing the End of the YSL Trial?

The YSL trial faces significant delays and potential plea deal negotiations amidst contentious motions for mistrial related to jury bias.
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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.

Mistrial declared in case of L.A. cop who fatally shot mentally disabled man at Costco

A mistrial was declared in the case of a former LAPD officer who shot and killed a mentally disabled man in a Costco store.
The jury was deadlocked after deliberating for about 3½ days.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker

The trial of Victor Malavet ended in a mistrial due to jury deadlock on charges of sexual assault dating back to 2001.

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.

Mistrial declared in case of L.A. cop who fatally shot mentally disabled man at Costco

A mistrial was declared in the case of a former LAPD officer who shot and killed a mentally disabled man in a Costco store.
The jury was deadlocked after deliberating for about 3½ days.

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker

The trial of Victor Malavet ended in a mistrial due to jury deadlock on charges of sexual assault dating back to 2001.
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Mistrial declared for ex-AT&T exec accused of bribing government official

A mistrial was declared in Paul La Schiazza's bribery case after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
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Mistrial called in Karen Read boyfriend murder trial after jury deadlocks

A mistrial was declared in Karen Read's murder trial after the jury was deadlocked, sparking national interest in the case.

Karen Read jury tells judge they haven't been able to reach unanimous verdict despite 'exhaustive review of the evidence'

The jury in the Karen Read murder trial is unable to reach a unanimous verdict after four days of deliberation.

El Sobrante murder trial ends with a hung jury

Jurors were deadlocked in Pierre Jackson's murder trial, leading to a mistrial, amid complex emotions and difficulties in establishing intent.

Mistrial called in Karen Read boyfriend murder trial after jury deadlocks

A mistrial was declared in Karen Read's murder trial after the jury was deadlocked, sparking national interest in the case.

Karen Read jury tells judge they haven't been able to reach unanimous verdict despite 'exhaustive review of the evidence'

The jury in the Karen Read murder trial is unable to reach a unanimous verdict after four days of deliberation.

El Sobrante murder trial ends with a hung jury

Jurors were deadlocked in Pierre Jackson's murder trial, leading to a mistrial, amid complex emotions and difficulties in establishing intent.
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NY woman who fatally ran over mom who was mourning her slain daughter at memorial pleads guilty

Woman accepts plea deal in fatal hit-and-run case after mistrials.
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Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.

Hot Mic Incident Leads Judge To Recusals

Judges should be cautious about their comments as even private conversations can be overheard through hot mics, leading to potential recusal and mistrial.

Judge Punishes Attorney For Knowing About Secret Ex Parte With Witness

Judge Ural Glanville's controversial decisions during the YSL RICO trial have raised serious concerns, including holding individuals in contempt and risking mistrial.

Hot Mic Incident Leads Judge To Recusals

Judges should be cautious about their comments as even private conversations can be overheard through hot mics, leading to potential recusal and mistrial.
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Former LAPD officer who fatally shot disabled man in Corona Costco won't be retried

Prosecutors will not seek a second trial against former LAPD officer Salvador Sanchez, who shot and killed a mentally disabled man inside a Costco in Corona.
A mistrial was declared after a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the charges of voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm.

Ex-Los Angeles police officer won't be retried for manslaughter for fatal shooting at Costco store

Salvador Sanchez, a former Los Angeles police officer, will not be retried for killing a mentally ill man and wounding his parents in a Costco store in 2019.
A mistrial was declared last month after jurors deadlocked, with a majority in favor of acquittal.

Former LAPD officer who fatally shot disabled man in Corona Costco won't be retried

Prosecutors will not seek a second trial against former LAPD officer Salvador Sanchez, who shot and killed a mentally disabled man inside a Costco in Corona.
A mistrial was declared after a jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on the charges of voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm.

Ex-Los Angeles police officer won't be retried for manslaughter for fatal shooting at Costco store

Salvador Sanchez, a former Los Angeles police officer, will not be retried for killing a mentally ill man and wounding his parents in a Costco store in 2019.
A mistrial was declared last month after jurors deadlocked, with a majority in favor of acquittal.
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Trump Manages Three Whole Minutes On Witness Stand Without Getting Held In Contempt

Donald Trump's testimony in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial was brief, but filled with bile and denials of the plaintiff's claims.
Trump's counsel, Alina Habba, demonstrated an unexpected courtroom style, seeking a mistrial and attempting to impeach her own witness.

Alina Habba Moves For Bad Court Thingy

Alina Habba is moving for a mistrial in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, alleging that Carroll spoliated evidence by deleting death threats against her.
Habba is also seeking an adverse jury instruction and/or preclusion of damages for the deleted evidence.

Karma Prepares For Funniest Joke Ever As Trump Trial Gets Postponed For COVID

The second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial continued despite Trump's lawyer and a juror being sick.
Trump continued attacking Carroll on social media and filed motions for a mistrial and an appeal.

Trump Manages Three Whole Minutes On Witness Stand Without Getting Held In Contempt

Donald Trump's testimony in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial was brief, but filled with bile and denials of the plaintiff's claims.
Trump's counsel, Alina Habba, demonstrated an unexpected courtroom style, seeking a mistrial and attempting to impeach her own witness.

Alina Habba Moves For Bad Court Thingy

Alina Habba is moving for a mistrial in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, alleging that Carroll spoliated evidence by deleting death threats against her.
Habba is also seeking an adverse jury instruction and/or preclusion of damages for the deleted evidence.

Karma Prepares For Funniest Joke Ever As Trump Trial Gets Postponed For COVID

The second E. Jean Carroll defamation trial continued despite Trump's lawyer and a juror being sick.
Trump continued attacking Carroll on social media and filed motions for a mistrial and an appeal.
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A jury deadlock brings mistrial in case of an ex-Los Angeles police officer in a 2019 fatal shooting

A mistrial was declared in the case against an off-duty Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot a mentally ill man in a Costco store in 2019.
The jury was deadlocked and the California attorney general's office has not yet announced whether they plan to retry the case.

Peter Navarro: Still Guilty

Peter Navarro found guilty of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoena from January 6 Select Committee.
Navarro's motion for mistrial after jurors briefly saw protestors outside the courthouse was denied by Judge Mehta.

Feds to retry ex-Louisville cop Brett Hankison in police raid death of Breonna Taylor

Federal prosecutors in Kentucky will retry former Louisville cop Brett Hankison for the death of Breonna Taylor during a botched police raid.
The shooting brought attention to the Black Lives Matter movement and excessive police violence against black residents.

Juror in Karen Read trial speaks out. Will we hear from others?

Jurors in Massachusetts are not obligated to speak to anyone after a trial, maintaining confidentiality about deliberations and identities.

More than 3,000 readers voted. Here's why they're not surprised about the Karen Read mistrial

The high-profile Karen Read murder trial ended in a mistrial due to jurors' inability to reach a unanimous decision.
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