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Court Holds Social Platforms Accountable for Addictive Design in Landmark Case
technology14 days ago

Court Holds Social Platforms Accountable for Addictive Design in Landmark Case

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for deliberately designing addictive features that harmed a young user, awarding $6 million in damages and sparking global calls for meaningful, child-protective design changes, with rights groups praising the ruling as a watershed for accountability; some critics warn of potential free-speech and privacy implications as regulators consider broader protections beyond courts.

via The Guardian|
#addictive-design#child-safety#court-verdict
Jury Finds Meta and Google Liable in Landmark Social Media Harm Verdict
technology16 days ago

Jury Finds Meta and Google Liable in Landmark Social Media Harm Verdict

A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable in a civil suit alleging social-media platforms addict youth and harm mental health. The verdict is hailed by critics as a pivotal moment of accountability, likened to a ‘Big Tobacco moment,’ and could spur federal safeguards like the Kids Online Safety Act, though both companies say they will appeal.

via CNN|
#big-tech-accountability#court-verdict#kids-online-safety-act
Spacey’s Illness Not Main Cause in House of Cards Losses, Jury Finds
courts-and-crime17 days ago

Spacey’s Illness Not Main Cause in House of Cards Losses, Jury Finds

A California jury rejected Media Rights Capital’s $29.5 million insurance claim tied to Kevin Spacey’s ouster from House of Cards, ruling that Spacey’s 2017 diagnosis of sexual compulsive behavior was not the predominant cause of the production losses; the 10-2 verdict favored the insurer, with jurors saying reputational harm and public allegations were other key factors in the decision.

via Rolling Stone|
#court-verdict#courts-and-crime#house-of-cards
Former French senator jailed for drugging MP in alleged assault
world2 months ago

Former French senator jailed for drugging MP in alleged assault

A former French senator, Joel Guerriau, was found guilty of spiking MP Sandrine Josso's drink with MDMA to sexually assault her, receiving four years in prison (with 18 months to serve) and €5,000 in damages. Guerriau claimed the act was accidental and plans to appeal, while Josso—who remains an MP—has since become a prominent campaigner against chemical submission.

via BBC|
#court-verdict#drugging#france
French 'Doctor Death' Jailed for Life for Poisoning 12 Patients
world3 months ago

French 'Doctor Death' Jailed for Life for Poisoning 12 Patients

A French court sentenced former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier to life imprisonment for poisoning 30 patients, resulting in 12 deaths, between 2008 and 2017 in Besançon clinics. He contaminated infusion bags with lethal substances, though he initially denied involvement, later admitting to the presence of a poisoner in his workplace. He plans to appeal the verdict.

via Euronews.com|
#court-verdict#doctor#france
Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson convicted of Sonya Massey's murder
crime5 months ago

Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson convicted of Sonya Massey's murder

A jury in Illinois found former police officer Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting death of Sonya Massey, an unarmed woman, after deliberating for 12 hours. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder but was convicted of a lesser charge, which could result in 4 to 20 years in prison, with the possibility of probation. The case centered around Massey's call for help and her subsequent shooting during a mental health crisis, with the jury determining Grayson's belief of self-defense was unreasonable.

via CBS News|
#court-verdict#crime#illinois
Thaksin Returns to Thailand Ahead of Court Ruling on Imprisonment
world7 months ago

Thaksin Returns to Thailand Ahead of Court Ruling on Imprisonment

Thaksin Shinawatra, a former Thai prime minister and influential figure, returned to Thailand ahead of a court verdict that could imprison him, amid ongoing political turmoil and his family's recent political setbacks. His return follows a controversial hospital stay and a history of exile and legal battles, highlighting the fragile state of his political influence and the country's current political landscape.

via The New York Times|
#court-verdict#exile#political-dynasty
Jury Finds MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Liable for Defamation
law9 months ago

Jury Finds MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Liable for Defamation

A federal jury found MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell liable for defaming former Dominion Voting Systems employee Eric Coomer, awarding roughly $2 million in damages, significantly less than the $62.7 million sought, and Lindell plans to appeal. The case centered on Lindell's false claims linking Coomer to election fraud, which the jury deemed defamatory in three statements. Lindell and Coomer have been embroiled in post-2020 election conspiracy theories, with Lindell asserting his remarks are protected free speech.

via The Colorado Sun|
#court-verdict#defamation#dominion-voting-systems
Two Convicted in Tragic US-Canada Border Smuggling Case
crime1 year ago

Two Convicted in Tragic US-Canada Border Smuggling Case

Two men, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Anthony Shand, were found guilty by a Minnesota jury of human trafficking and other charges related to the freezing deaths of an Indian family attempting to cross from Canada to the US in January 2022. The Patel family, including two young children, died in a blizzard near the border. The trial highlighted the dangers of human smuggling operations and the profit-driven motives of those involved. Both men face up to 55 years in prison, with sentencing to follow.

via BBC.com|
#court-verdict#crime#freezing-deaths
Amanda Knox Faces Slander Verdict in Italian Court
legal-news1 year ago

Amanda Knox Faces Slander Verdict in Italian Court

Amanda Knox returned to an Italian courtroom to seek overturning her slander conviction, the last case against her following the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. Knox, previously cleared of Kercher's murder, faces a retrial for falsely accusing Patrick Lumumba, a charge she claims was made under duress. The European Court of Human Rights had previously identified procedural errors in her questioning, leading to the current retrial.

via Reuters|
#amanda-knox#court-verdict#italy