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crime13 days ago•5 min saved

NYC Judge Orders Anonymity for Jurors in Mangione Trial

Judge Gregory Carro ruled that jurors in Luigi Mangione’s high-profile NYC trial will remain anonymous to protect their safety, as a 2024 law allows shielding jurors in cases with threats. The defense raised concerns about media access; prosecutors say the Office of Court Administration handles access. Mangione, 28, is charged with second-degree murder and stalking related to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and has pleaded not guilty. The trial is expected next month.

via Gothamist|

#court-access #crime #juror-anonymity

us-news1 month ago•30 min saved

Massachusetts jurors grilled on mental health before Lindsay Clancy trial

More than 300 potential jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts triple-murder trial were questioned with an extensive, intimate questionnaire about postpartum depression/mental illness, family ties to witnesses, and whether they could remain impartial while reviewing autopsy photos; several cried and were excused as an 18-person pool was seated, 12 to deliberate. The defense says the goal is fair jurors for a case that could last up to two months and involve hundreds of witnesses, with the outcome hinging on whether Clancy’s alleged postpartum psychosis affected her conduct.

via New York Post|

#jurors #lindsay-clancy #massachusetts

local1 month ago•38 min saved

Two jurors seated as Lindsay Clancy's triple-death trial begins in Massachusetts

Two jurors were seated as Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury mother accused of strangling her three children in January 2023, goes to trial in Massachusetts; she pleaded not guilty to murder and the case centers on postpartum mental health issues.

via WJAR|

#jurors #lindsay-clancy #local

crime3 months ago•2 min saved

Deadlock persists as Weinstein's third Manhattan sex-crimes trial stalls

Jurors in Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex-crimes trial say they cannot reach a unanimous verdict on the third-degree rape charge involving Jessica Mann, prompting Judge Curtis Farber to order continued deliberations and keeping open the possibility of a new trial with a different panel.

via NBC News|

#crime #deadlock #jessica-mann

local5 months ago•27 min saved

Utah jury deliberates in Kamas mother's poisoning case

Jurors are deliberating the murder trial of a Kamas woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband.

via KSL.com|

#jurors #kamas #local

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Insights from Trump's Hush Money Trial Jury Selection and Dismissals"

Twelve Manhattan jurors have been selected for the first criminal trial of a U.S. president, with their identities kept confidential. Their backgrounds and views were revealed during three days of jury selection, with details including their professions, neighborhoods, news sources, and opinions on former President Donald J. Trump. The jurors' diverse backgrounds and perspectives will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the trial.

via The New York Times|

#criminal-trial #donald-trump #jurors

crime-and-justice2 years ago•7 min saved

"Jurors Reflect on Verdict in Apple River Stabbing Trial"

Jurors in the Apple River stabbing trial explain that they quickly focused on the issue of criminality between intentional and reckless homicide, finding little support for self-defense claims. Nicolae Miu was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide and several other charges related to the 2022 stabbings. The jurors emphasized the impact of witness testimony and Miu's own contradictory statements, ultimately concluding that alcohol played a significant role in the incident. Miu faces up to 97 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 31.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|

#apple-river #crime-and-justice #jurors

politics2 years ago•25 min saved

"Trump's Hush Money Trial: Contempt Motion Filed, Live Updates on Jury Selection"

Six jurors have been selected to serve in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, with proceedings continuing to select the remaining jurors. The trial, expected to last six to eight weeks, involves allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump's legal team and prosecutors have been questioning potential jurors, with some being dismissed due to bias concerns. The trial will not be televised, and Trump has expressed a preference for campaigning rather than attending the trial.

via USA TODAY|

#donald-trump #hush-money #jurors

legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago•3 min saved

"Judge Limits Disclosure of Jurors' Identities in Trump's Hush Money Trial"

Judge Juan Merchan has ruled that former President Donald Trump will be provided with the names of his jurors but not their addresses in his upcoming trial in New York regarding hush money allegations. The judge cited concerns of harassment and prejudice as the reason for this decision. Trump's legal team accepted the ruling, with the trial set to start on March 25. The case involves 34 charges of falsifying business records in connection to alleged hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels by Trump's then-lawyer, Michael Cohen, during the 2016 campaign.

via Newsweek|

#donald-trump #hush-money #judge

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"Anonymity Ordered: Trump's Hush Money Trial Jurors' Identities Protected"

The jury in former President Donald Trump’s upcoming hush money criminal trial in New York will remain anonymous to the public, with their names revealed only to Trump and his legal team. The judge issued a protective order citing concerns of potential bribery, jury tampering, or harassment of jurors due to Trump's history of attacking jurors. Trump is accused of falsifying records to hide payments to his former lawyer, who paid porn actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. The trial is set to begin on March 25, and Trump has denied the charges, describing the case as a political witch hunt.

via Fox News|

#anonymity #donald-trump #hush-money

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Defense Alleges Juror Misconduct in Charlie Adelson Murder Trial"

Charlie Adelson's defense team has filed a motion requesting the judge to interview all jurors involved in the case after an alternate juror claimed that some jurors created a group chat during the trial. The defense team is concerned that the jurors may have violated court rules by ingesting outside information or engaging in premature deliberation. The defense wants to ensure the integrity of the jury's verdict.

via WCTV|

#charlie-adelson #crime #defense-team

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Late Nights, Deliberations, and Self-Betting

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has entered its final stretch as closing arguments wrapped up and the trial moves to jury instructions and deliberations. Bankman-Fried faces charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering related to the collapse of FTX and sister hedge fund Alameda Research. The government is providing pizza and Uber rides for the jurors, who may be held past 8 p.m. as the trial progresses. Prosecutors argued that billions of dollars of customer money went missing from Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange, accusing him of fraud and seeking a guilty verdict.

via CNBC|

#cryptocurrency #fraud #jurors

finance2 years ago

"Inside the FTX Trial: Sam Bankman-Fried's Allies Turned Adversaries"

A lieutenant of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, testified in court about a crash that occurred on the platform in 2018. The lieutenant recounted the incident for jurors, explaining how the crash caused significant financial losses for FTX users. The testimony is part of a lawsuit filed by a former employee who claims he was wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the crash.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#crash #finance #ftx

legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago•1 min saved

Judge Rules Jurors' Identities to Remain Secret in Trump's Georgia Election Trial

The identities of jurors in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump will remain confidential until the trial concludes, according to a ruling by Judge Scott McAfee. The judge ordered that jurors be identified by number only in court filings or open court proceedings, and prohibited the disclosure of their personal information. The decision comes after violent threats were made against officials in Fulton County, prompting an FBI investigation. Trump faces 13 criminal counts in the case, along with 18 co-defendants, all of whom have pleaded not guilty.

via CNBC|

#donald-trump #georgia #judge

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

US Government Criticizes Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Over Jury Questions

The US Government has criticized the proposed questions by Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers for being "unnecessarily intrusive" in the voir dire process. The defense's questions, which go beyond ensuring an impartial jury, inquire about jurors' familiarity with Bankman-Fried, their opinions on him and his companies, and whether they have already formed a judgment on his guilt. The government objects to nine of the proposed questions, arguing that they exceed the purpose of voir dire. Bankman-Fried is awaiting trial for allegations of mishandling customer funds and defrauding investors in the collapse of FTX crypto exchange.

via The Daily Hodl|

#jurors #lawyers #legal