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Judge Declares Mistrial In Karen Read Case, Raises Double Jeopardy Concerns

Jul 8, 2024

Karen Read’s legal saga may take a complex turn following a mistrial declaration by the judge, leaving unanswered questions about potential retrial charges after a divided jury’s decision. In a dramatic development, TMZ reports that the jury’s vote on second-degree murder was a unanimous 12-0 in favor of acquittal, while they were also united in…
Trump’s Hush Money Trial: How Would A Verdict Affect The 2024 Election?

May 23, 2024

Jurors hearing the first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president could render their verdict in Donald Trump’s hush money case as soon as next week, with potentially big implications for the 2024 White House race. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment that bought…
Former St. Louis Undercover Officer Beaten by Colleagues Awarded $23.5 Million

Apr 18, 2024

A St. Louis judge awarded nearly $23.5 million to Luther Hall, a former police officer who was brutally beaten by colleagues while working undercover during a protest in 2017. The incident occurred during demonstrations following the acquittal of a former St. Louis officer, Jason Stockley, on a murder charge related to the shooting death of…
Crystal Mason: Appeals Court Overturns 2016 Illegal Voting Conviction Of Black Mother

Apr 2, 2024

The Texas Second Court of Appeals has made a significant ruling, overturning the conviction of Crystal Mason for illegal voting during the 2016 election. Mason, who was previously sentenced to five years in prison, was acquitted of the felony voting charge by the Tarrant County-based court. This decision marks a pivotal moment in a legal…