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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Orange County DA retaliated against top female prosecutor in office, civil jury finds

The jury, which heard the case in San Diego County to avoid potential conflicts, found Spitzer acted with "malice" against Tracy Miller, who was at one point the highest-ranking woman in the prosecutor's office.
NYC politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Gerry Adams wins defamation action over BBC Spotlight programme and is awarded 100,000 in damages

The High Court jury concluded that the BBC's Spotlight programme falsely implicated Gerry Adams in sanctioning the murder of Denis Donaldson, leading to a significant defamation ruling.
UK news
#sexual-assault
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack

Luis Rubiales was convicted of sexual assault but acquitted of coercion, raising concerns about the adequacy of his punishment.
Paris food
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual assault on two women, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement in French cinema.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
New England Patriots

R.I. high school coach who did naked fat tests found not guilty of child molestation, sexual assault

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack

Luis Rubiales was convicted of sexual assault but acquitted of coercion, raising concerns about the adequacy of his punishment.
Paris food
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual assault on two women, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement in French cinema.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
New England Patriots

R.I. high school coach who did naked fat tests found not guilty of child molestation, sexual assault

Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168m defeat for spyware firm

Meta Platforms achieved a $168 million verdict against NSO for unlawfully exploiting WhatsApp, marking a significant win for privacy and security against illegal spyware.
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Man found guilty of SF tech 'sham' where he lied about $30B in profits

Ramesh Kris Nathan was convicted for a fraudulent scheme involving false claims about his company's profits and operations.
#oxycodone
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Pharmacists Convicted in $36M Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

Pharmacists convicted for orchestrating oxycodone distribution scheme using fraudulent prescriptions.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Pharmacists Convicted in $36M Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

Pharmacists convicted for orchestrating oxycodone distribution scheme using fraudulent prescriptions.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami doctor found guilty of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets

Dr. Daniel Alberto Carpman was convicted of conspiring to distribute over 2 million Oxycodone pills, profiting from a pill-mill scheme involving elderly patients.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Los Angeles jury awards $48 million to students abused by teacher at South El Monte school

This school district knew about this guy - knew about this pedophile - for over 20 years. There were so many red flags - warning after warning after warning to the principals who just ignored it, who didn't do anything, and who actually covered it up.
NYC parents
#mental-health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Far-left organizations are soiling legitimate protests with outside agitators looking for a real fight

The jury hearing the civil lawsuit found Greenpeace USA and two other Greenpeace entities liable for civil conspiracy, defamation, trespass and other misdeeds.
Environment
NYC music
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Kay Flock Cleared of Murder as He's Found Guilty on Federal Racketeering Charges

Kay Flock was convicted of racketeering and violent crimes but acquitted of murder charges carrying a potential life sentence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas

Two men were convicted for their roles in a deadly smuggling incident that resulted in 53 migrant deaths, facing life sentences.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Jury awards $50 million to California man burned by Starbucks tea

Michael Garcia was awarded $50 million after suffering severe burns from hot tea spilled at a Starbucks drive-thru.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Jury delivers split verdict in rollercoaster police brutality trial of former Antioch K9 officer

Ex-officer Morteza Amiri was convicted of civil rights violations amid one of Bay Area's largest policing scandals.
#domestic-violence
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson cleared of abusing wife

Charles Hanson was found not guilty of violence and coercive behaviour against his wife, bringing an end to a challenging trial.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
New York City

Jurors find Miami Gardens man, former Iraq war vet, not guilty of trying to kill girlfriend

Gayle Blount was found not guilty of shooting his girlfriend, with jurors accepting his self-defense claim amidst trial errors.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson cleared of abusing wife

Charles Hanson was found not guilty of violence and coercive behaviour against his wife, bringing an end to a challenging trial.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

On January 30, 2023, Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr faced allegations of racially aggravated harassment after referring to a police officer as 'stupid and white'. However, a jury at Kingston Crown Court found her not guilty of these charges.
Chelsea
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Jury convicts 24-year-old of manslaughter after melee outside Kildare pub

The jury deliberated for over ten hours, ultimately reaching a 10-2 majority verdict of manslaughter against Calvin Dunne, highlighting the complexity of self-defense claims.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

76-year-old London bus driver guilty over death of elderly pedestrian

The defendant did not take sufficient steps to cater for the possibility of pedestrians crossing Vincent Road as he turned into the road, signaling a lapse in his duty.
London
fromFortune
6 months ago

Walmart must pay a truck driver $35 million after firing him and accusing him of fraud after an accident

"The notion that someone possibly performing daily activities outside of their work restrictions amounts to fraud is preposterous," Fonseca's complaint said. "Yet, even if an employee with work restrictions inadvertently violates them, this does not amount to fraud in the workplace."
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba

The jury found the police officer not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba, who was shot while unarmed during a police vehicle stop, sparking debate over police conduct.
London
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Open verdict returned on death of four-month-old baby whose mother later died of cancer before her murder trial

The inquest revealed lingering questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Joshua Smith Murray, a four-month-old baby who died in December 2016.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Chris Eubank's son Joseph cleared of raping girl, 16, on Brighton beach

Joseph Eubank approached the 16-year-old after being attracted to her and claimed the encounter was consensual, while the prosecution argued she was too intoxicated to consent.
UK news
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