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Lego retailer and Reckless Ben steer defamation case toward mediation in Utah
police-and-courts24 days ago

Lego retailer and Reckless Ben steer defamation case toward mediation in Utah

Bricks and Minifigs, a Utah Lego reseller, and YouTuber Reckless Ben (Ben Schneider) have agreed to mediate their civil defamation dispute in Utah County after Schneider’s viral videos accused the company of stealing a Star Wars collection. The parties filed an agreement to pause a hearing on temporary orders and relax a prior posting ban, while outlining restraints against threats, stalking, trespass and doxxing; the court must still sign the new order, and Schneider says he intends to file a claim against Bricks and Minifigs as the case progresses. He has also faced criminal charges tied to his video series.

via KSL.com|
#bricks-and-minifigs#defamation#mediation
Contempt ruling hits Utah prosecutor as death-penalty option stays in Robinson case
police-and-courts24 days ago

Contempt ruling hits Utah prosecutor as death-penalty option stays in Robinson case

A Utah County attorney spokesman was found in civil contempt for discussing evidence in the Robinson case on national television in violation of a pretrial publicity order, but Judge Tony Graf rejected removing the death penalty as a possible sanction. The ruling expands jury screening to reduce bias, keeping the death penalty on the table if Robinson is convicted, while decisions on courtroom media access and further appeals continue.

via KSL.com|
#civil-contempt#death-penalty#police-and-courts
Judge Drops Rape Charge Against Ex-BYU Player After Denying July Trial Delay
police-and-courts1 month ago

Judge Drops Rape Charge Against Ex-BYU Player After Denying July Trial Delay

Utah’s Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward dismissed the rape charge against Parker Kingston, a former BYU football player, after denying prosecutors’ bid to push the July 6–10 jury trial back; the case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing it to be refiled. Kingston’s defense argued that further delay would harm his education and life, while the alleged victim’s family said the ruling jeopardizes justice and indicated charges would be refiled. The judge said there is no constitutional right to a delayed trial when a speedy-trial right exists, noting Kingston’s life disruption and that the presumption of innocence remains.

via KSL News|
#byu-football#parker-kingston#police-and-courts
Lego saga goes viral as Utah police intervene in $200K collection dispute
police-and-courts1 month ago

Lego saga goes viral as Utah police intervene in $200K collection dispute

Viral videos escalate a $200,000 Star Wars Lego dispute involving YouTuber Reckless Ben, Bricks and Minifigs, and a former Oregon store owner. American Fork Police say they responded to calls and arrested Ben for stalking and targeted residential picketing; Bricks and Minifigs filed defamation and related lawsuits against Schneider, Mansell, and others amid ongoing civil conflicts. The company contends the collection was overvalued and much inventory was sold or stored, while a fundraiser for Mansell has surpassed $250,000. The matter continues in court, with a July 1 hearing noted in filings.

via KSL.com|
#lawsuits#lego#police
Judge keeps Tyler Robinson hearing open as defense seeks delay over courtroom cameras
police-and-courts1 month ago

Judge keeps Tyler Robinson hearing open as defense seeks delay over courtroom cameras

In Provo, a fourth‑district judge denied a bid to close Tyler Robinson’s capital‑murder preliminary hearing, keeping it public. Robinson’s defense is asking the Utah Supreme Court to review the use of cameras in the courtroom and to pause all proceedings while that appeal is considered. Judge Tony Graf also granted an evidentiary hearing on a contempt‑of‑court issue and will weigh whether hearsay evidence will be allowed at the preliminary hearing, potentially impacting the July 6‑10 session.

via KSL News|
#cameras-in-courtroom#capital-murder#police-and-courts