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Vulture
2 days ago
Miscellaneous

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. [ more ]
#double-jeopardy
Boston.com
6 days ago
Miscellaneous

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 week ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
6 days ago
Miscellaneous

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 week ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Law

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. [ more ]
moredouble-jeopardy
#karen-read
Boston.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

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. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

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. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
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Ars Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
#murder-trial
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
4 months ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
4 months ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
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#legal-proceedings
Boston.com
1 month ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
morelegal-proceedings
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
#murder-case
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Boston

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Boston

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

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. [ more ]
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#judicial-conduct
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
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#salvador-sanchez
Sacramento Bee
8 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
8 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
8 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
8 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
moresalvador-sanchez
#e-jean-carroll
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
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Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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Sacramento Bee
9 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
New York Post
10 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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. [ more ]
Above the Law
11 months ago
Law

Judge Denies Mistrial Motion In NY Civil Fraud Case Because READ THE STATUTE, YOU DORKS

Donald Trump filed for a mistrial in his civil fraud case, claiming the judge is biased against him.
Trump's lawyers alleged that the judge's relationship with his law clerk and her contributions to Democratic committees influenced his decisions. [ more ]
WSJ
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Mistrial Declared in Case Against Former Officer Involved in Breonna Taylor Raid

The federal jury in the civil rights case against the former Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor's death was unable to reach a verdict.
The mistrial was declared after the jury could not reach a consensus on whether the officer violated Taylor's civil rights.
Brett Hankison faced charges for blindly firing shots into Taylor's home, but the jury did not reach a verdict. [ more ]
Above the Law
11 months ago
Law

Trump Moves For Mistrial In NY Because Above The Law Was Mean To Him

Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking a mistrial in the civil fraud case.
The lawyers are accusing the court of bias due to communication with the principal law clerk.
The lawyers' arguments focus on their own complaints about the court's conduct. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
11 months ago
Austin

Jury deadlocked in murder trial of Austin police officer who shot Michael Ramos - Austin Monitor

The trial of the Austin police officer accused of murder in the shooting of Michael Ramos ended in a mistrial for the second time.
The jury could not come to a unanimous decision after four days of deliberation.
Mayor Kirk Watson emphasized the need for safe and constructive dialogue around public safety and policing. [ more ]
#Donald Trump
english.elpais.com
11 months ago
Law

Trump's lawyers want a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case. They claim the judge is biased

Donald Trump's lawyers have requested a mistrial in the civil fraud case against him, accusing the judge of bias.
The defense claims that the judge's rulings and the role of his chief law clerk have compromised Trump's right to a fair trial.
The judge has given the prosecution until Thursday to respond before making a decision on the mistrial request. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Law

Trump files for mistrial in New York fraud case, attacking biased' judge

Donald Trump has filed a motion for a mistrial in a New York court, claiming bias from the judge overseeing his fraud case.
Trump's lawyers argue that the evidence of bias is overwhelming and that a mistrial is necessary to salvage the rule of law.
The fraud case accuses the Trump Organization of inflating property values to obtain favorable loans, and the pre-trial summary judgment found Trump guilty of fraud and revoked his New York business licenses. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
11 months ago
Law

Trump Files for Mistrial in NY Fraud Case to Salvage What Is Left of the Rule of Law,' Cites Bias from Judge and Staff

Donald Trump's legal team filed for a mistrial in the civil fraud trial against him, citing bias shown by the judge and his principal law clerk.
The motion argues that the court has predetermined the outcome of the trial and is not providing a fair trial.
Trump and his team have long accused the judge and his staff of bias, leading to a gag order against attacking the principal law clerk. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
11 months ago
Law

Trump's lawyers want a mistrial in his New York civil fraud case. They claim the judge is biased

Donald Trump's lawyers have requested a mistrial in the civil fraud case against him, accusing the judge of bias.
The defense claims that the judge's rulings and the role of his chief law clerk have compromised Trump's right to a fair trial.
The judge has given the prosecution until Thursday to respond before making a decision on the mistrial request. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Law

Trump files for mistrial in New York fraud case, attacking biased' judge

Donald Trump has filed a motion for a mistrial in a New York court, claiming bias from the judge overseeing his fraud case.
Trump's lawyers argue that the evidence of bias is overwhelming and that a mistrial is necessary to salvage the rule of law.
The fraud case accuses the Trump Organization of inflating property values to obtain favorable loans, and the pre-trial summary judgment found Trump guilty of fraud and revoked his New York business licenses. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
11 months ago
Law

Trump Files for Mistrial in NY Fraud Case to Salvage What Is Left of the Rule of Law,' Cites Bias from Judge and Staff

Donald Trump's legal team filed for a mistrial in the civil fraud trial against him, citing bias shown by the judge and his principal law clerk.
The motion argues that the court has predetermined the outcome of the trial and is not providing a fair trial.
Trump and his team have long accused the judge and his staff of bias, leading to a gag order against attacking the principal law clerk. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Law

Trump Lawyers Call for Mistrial in Civil Fraud Case, Attacking Judge

Lawyers for Trump are calling for a mistrial in the civil fraud case against him, claiming political bias from the judge and his law clerk.
Trump's lawyers argue that the gag orders placed on him and his legal team are unconstitutional.
The filing will likely be rejected by the judge, but Trump's lawyers are expected to appeal. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Social justice

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 ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Social justice

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. [ more ]
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