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business1 month ago•8 min saved

DOJ-Live Nation settlement shocks multi-state antitrust case, states push for mistrial

The U.S. Department of Justice reached a surprise settlement with Live Nation that ends the bid to break up the company and blindsides 27 states and the District of Columbia, who want to continue the antitrust trial. The abrupt exit by the DOJ could mislead the jury, prompting a motion for mistrial as states take the lead in litigation; terms reportedly require non-exclusive ticketing deals, open booking at amphitheaters, and civil penalties, while states continue their suit with New York leading the challenge.

via Ars Technica|

#antitrust #business #live-nation

crime1 month ago•3 min saved

Mistrial Declared in 2006 University of Miami Teammate Killing; Retrial Planned

A Miami-Dade County judge declared a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the 2006 killing of University of Miami football player Bryan Pata, allegedly by former teammate Rashaun Jones, prompting prosecutors to plan a retrial. Jones was arrested in 2021 and the case, unsolved for 15 years, rests on a witness’s account of seeing him at the scene and cellphone data, while his defense argues the state lacks direct physical evidence.

via NBC News|

#bryan-pata #crime #mistrial

crime1 month ago•6 min saved

Mistrial Declared in North Texas ICE Shooting Case Over Defense Attorney's Shirt

A federal judge in Fort Worth declared a mistrial during jury selection in the Prairieland Detention Facility shooting case after a defense attorney wore a shirt depicting Civil Rights Era protesters; the ruling prompts sanctions proceedings for the attorney and a fresh pool for jury selection, delaying the trial of nine defendants indicted in the July 4 incident at the North Texas ICE facility.

via Fort Worth Star-Telegram|

#civilrightserashirt #crime #ice

crime1 month ago•5 min saved

Mistrial Declared in Texas ICE Ambush Case Over Defense Attorney’s Civil-Rights Shirt

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the July 4, 2025 ambush case against nine alleged Antifa members after defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wore a shirt depicting civil rights icons during jury selection, prompting sanctions and a show-cause hearing; jury selection will restart with a new pool next week.

via Fox News|

#civil-rights-shirt #crime #ice-detention-center

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

Civil-rights shirt triggers mistrial in ICE detention shooting case

A Fort Worth federal judge declared a mistrial in the nine-defendant Prairieland ICE detention center shooting case after defense counsel wore a shirt bearing civil-rights imagery during voir dire. The judge halted jury selection amid anti-ICE sentiments from prospective jurors, saying political messages don’t belong in the process. Jury selection will restart with a new pool on Monday; the case—linked to alleged antifa activity—may proceed, with sanctions possible for the attorney.

via KERA News|

#antifa #civil-rights #crime

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Mistrial Triggered in Texas Antifa Terrorism Case After Attorney Wears Civil-Rights Shirt

A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, declared a mistrial in a case accusing a group of protesters linked to antifa of terrorism after a defense attorney wore a Civil Rights Movement–themed shirt in court, prompting concerns about juror bias; the trial will restart with a fresh jury panel.

via The Guardian|

#antifa #civil-rights #jury-bias

law-and-crime5 months ago•3 min saved

Mistrial Declared in $25M Crypto Heist Case Amid Juror Tears and Deadlock

Two brothers accused of crypto fraud faced a stressful mistrial after the jury, overwhelmed by the case's complexity and emotional toll, could not reach a verdict, leaving the case unresolved and potentially subject to retrial.

via Gizmodo|

#blockchain #court #crypto

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Mistrial Declared in MIT Brothers' $25M Crypto Fraud Case Amid Jury Deadlock

A jury could not reach a verdict in the fraud trial of MIT graduate brothers accused of stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency through complex trading strategies, leading to a mistrial after three weeks of deliberation and emotional strain on jurors.

via Bloomberg.com|

#cryptocurrency #ethereum #fraud

legal10 months ago•1 min saved

Jury Deliberations Underway in Karen Read's Retrial

Karen Read's second murder trial has concluded with the defense resting, and now the jury is deliberating after her first trial ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury that couldn't reach a verdict after five days of deliberation.

via The Patriot Ledger|

#court-case #jury-deliberation #karen-read

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Harvey Weinstein Mistrial Declared Amid Jury Chaos and Allegations of Intimidation

Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault retrial in New York ended in a mistrial after the jury foreperson expressed fears of intimidation and refused to continue deliberations, following a partial conviction on one charge and acquittals on others. The retrial, which began in April, involved emotional testimonies and concerns over courtroom tensions, with a new trial date yet to be set.

via Los Angeles Times|

#harvey-weinstein #mistrial #ny-retrial

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Harvey Weinstein's Retrial Ends in Mistrial Amid Jury Tensions

A mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes case after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberating, leaving the third rape charge unresolved. The jury had previously convicted Weinstein on some charges but acquitted him on others, with deliberations ending amid tensions and accusations of bullying. A new trial for the unresolved charge is scheduled for July 2.

via Newser|

#harvey-weinstein #jury-foreperson #mistrial

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Assault Retrial Ends in Mistrial

A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes trial after a juror refused to continue deliberations on a final rape charge, amid tense jury dynamics and allegations of misconduct, following a previous overturned conviction and ongoing legal battles.

via BBC|

#harvey-weinstein #jury-deliberation #mistrial

world10 months ago•4 min saved

Harvey Weinstein Retrial Ends in Mistrial on Rape Charge Amid Jury Disputes

Harvey Weinstein's retrial on a final sex crime charge ended in a mistrial after the jury foreman refused to continue deliberating due to threats and a heated environment, leaving the case unresolved and scheduled for a future date.

via The New York Times|

#harvey-weinstein #jury-deliberation #mistrial

legal-entertainment-crime10 months ago•8 min saved

Harvey Weinstein Mistrial Declared in Final Rape Charge

Harvey Weinstein's retrial ended in a mistrial after the jury foreman refused to continue deliberations, but he was found guilty on one count of criminal sexual act. A new trial is expected in the fall, and Weinstein remains incarcerated due to previous convictions. The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings related to Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct.

via Deadline|

#harvey-weinstein #jury-foreman #legal-entertainment-crime

law10 months ago•2 min saved

Harvey Weinstein's Retrial Ends in Mistrial on Final Charge

The judge declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes case after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberating due to alleged bullying and intimidation, leaving the case unresolved on that charge while other verdicts stand.

via The Guardian|

#harvey-weinstein #jury-deliberation #law