‘Sandwich man’ acquitted: Jury nullification in the Trump era
Questions often arise regarding the line between President Trump’s authority and dictatorship. With a compliant Supreme Court, it’s becoming harder to discern this boundary. At a recent Cabinet meeting, Trump remarked, “I am a dictator, but I’m going to stop crime. Many people are saying, ‘If that’s the case, I want a dictator.’” He’s positioning […]
Grand jury in D.C. decides not to charge woman who allegedly threatened Trump online
A judge in Washington, DC has decided not to indict an Indiana woman who was accused of making threats against President Trump’s life via social media. This comes after a series of similar cases where local judges have been hesitant to move forward with indictments. Natalie Rose Jones was charged with making threats to harm […]
An increase in scam calls targets jury duty, with fraudsters pretending to be local officials and asking for money.
Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics to deceive individuals. While older methods like phishing emails and impersonating government entities are becoming more recognizable, some are now opting for more unexpected approaches. A recent example involves impersonating local government officials. Reports have surfaced of individuals receiving calls about missed jury duties, with threats of an arrest […]
How the liberal jury pools in D.C. allow criminals to thrive in the capital
D.C. Struggles Amid Crime and Legal Controversies The District of Columbia, known as the nation’s capital, presents a stark contrast when foreign leaders arrive to meet the president. Rather than being greeted by the iconic cityscape, they often see a landscape marred by crime, struggling with issues like rampant drug use and homelessness. The local […]
Tesla requests the court to dismiss damages given in fatal crash case, alleging Musk deceived the jury.
Tesla Seeks to Overturn $243 Million Verdict in Fatal Crash Case Tesla, the car manufacturer led by Elon Musk, has filed a request in federal court to dismiss a significant damages award linked to a tragic accident. The company argues that the victim’s attorneys misconstrued the jury’s understanding by improperly emphasizing billionaire influence during the […]
Grand jury decides not to charge man in sandwich attack. What happens next?
In 1985, New York’s Chief Justice, Sol Wachtler, made a memorable remark: “Any good prosecutor can indict a big ju judge for a ham sandwich.” Maybe there’s some truth to that, but it seems a bit more complicated when it comes to actually indicting someone for tossing a ham sandwich. Recently, a 37-year-old man named […]
Jury grants over $2 million to protester injured in face by nonlethal projectile
A recent ruling has granted at least $2.2 million to protesters who suffered injuries from less-than-lethal ammunition during a 2020 protest against police brutality involving Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies. In the ruling, a judge determined that LA County was responsible for the injuries sustained by Cellin Gluck, awarding him $3.5 million in damages, which also […]
Grand jury declines to pursue charges against man who tossed sandwich at Border Protection agent
Judge Dismisses Indictment for DOJ Employee Who Assaulted Officer with Sandwich A federal judge recently rejected a motion from prosecutors to indict a former Department of Justice (DOJ) employee who reportedly assaulted a federal officer with a sandwich. This incident involved Shawn Charles Dan, who was let go from the DOJ after throwing a subway […]
Another judge prevents the disclosure of Epstein grand jury documents.
Judge Denies Requests to Seal Records in Ghislaine Maxwell Case A federal judge has turned down the Department of Justice’s request to keep significant trial materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case sealed, describing the move as “repurposing.” The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman, who released a 14-page ruling on […]
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces significant grand jury charges
New Orleans Mayor Faces Historic Federal Indictment In a groundbreaking move, the Democratic mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, has become the first mayor in office to be indicted on federal charges. The indictment claims that Cantrell engaged in a romantic relationship with Jeffrey Paul Bappy, who works in her executive protection team, and then […]