All articles tagged with #not guilty
A federal jury in downtown Los Angeles acquitted rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks) of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder-for-hire in the 2022 shooting that killed Quando Rondo’s cousin near the Beverly Center. Prosecutors had argued he directed shooters, but two co-defendants were convicted on related charges, while Durk remains in custody and faces a separate racketeering trial set for Oct. 5.
Jury finds estate mogul George Pino not guilty on two counts (manslaughter and vessel homicide) related to a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen permanently disabled; prosecutors argued recklessness and possible alcohol involvement, while the defense contended it was an accident. The verdict, delivered after testimonies and a field trip to view the damaged boat, prompted statements from the state attorney about the jury’s decision and from Pino’s attorney that truth prevailed.
A Boston-area jury found Stefon Diggs not guilty on all charges—felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery—after a former private chef testified she was choked following a money dispute; the two-day trial concluded with quick deliberations, and Diggs, now a free agent, did not comment.
Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on charges of assault and strangulation after a two-day trial; his lawyer, Mitch Schuster, said fame and contracts create leverage against athletes in public opinion and stressed the presumption of innocence, noting the accuser Mila Adams offered little corroboration and acted inconsistently after the incident.
Former Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a pay-dispute incident with his private chef at his Dedham home. Prosecutors argued the case rested on the chef’s account, while Diggs and his defense said no assault occurred and questioned the chef’s credibility. The trial also noted Diggs’ recent Patriots contract and his prior NFL career across the Vikings, Bills, and Texans.
A Massachusetts judge acquitted former North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons of assault with a dangerous weapon after a bench trial, ruling that prosecutors’ case did not prove she pointed a gun at a responding officer during a confrontation tied to a restraining order, with her defense arguing she was experiencing postpartum depression and attempted suicide rather than harm the officers.
Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges in the killing of her daughter Melodee Buzzard, with the case drawing murmurs in the courtroom.
Sean Charles Dunn, known as the 'sandwich guy,' was found not guilty of assaulting a Customs and Border Protection officer with a sandwich in Washington, D.C., after a jury declined to indict him on felony charges, highlighting a case that gained national attention and symbolized resistance against law enforcement crackdowns.
A D.C. jury found Sean Charles Dunn not guilty after he threw a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a protest, symbolizing dissent against federal law enforcement actions in the city; the case drew attention to issues of free expression and police conduct.
A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during protests in Washington was found not guilty of assault, with his lawyers arguing it was a protected act of protest under the First Amendment. The case highlights tensions around federal law enforcement actions and political speech, and marks a setback for prosecutors in surge-related cases.
Sean Dunn was found not guilty of assault after throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, DC, an incident that became a symbol of resistance against law enforcement policies during the Trump administration. The jury deliberated for about 7 hours, and the defense argued that the sandwich did not cause bodily harm, leading to Dunn's acquittal. The case highlights tensions around federal prosecutions and local resistance in DC.
A man named Sean Dunn was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault after throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington, D.C. The case drew attention as a symbol of resistance against federal law enforcement presence in the city. Dunn's actions were deemed a harmless gesture by his defense, and the jury acquitted him, emphasizing that the sandwich throw did not constitute forcible force or cause injury.
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding, amid allegations linked to his investigations and political tensions involving Donald Trump. The case, which Comey and his lawyer plan to challenge, stems from accusations of misleading Congress and attempts to influence investigations, with a trial scheduled for January.
Vance Luther Boelter, accused of the June targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, pleaded not guilty in federal court to multiple charges, including murders and attempted murders, with some charges carrying the possibility of the death penalty.
Five Canadian ice hockey players accused of sexual assault were acquitted by an Ontario judge, who found the woman's testimony not credible and highlighted inconsistencies and evidence suggesting her participation was consensual. The case drew significant public attention and scrutiny of Hockey Canada's handling of misconduct allegations.