Keywords: JURY


UK justice Minister to present wide-ranging court reforms

Britain’s justice minister, David Lammy, announced that he will introduce what he describes as the most extensive overhaul of the court system “in a generation,” with proposals expected to significantly reshape how criminal cases are handled in England and Wales. The plan, aimed at......

US judge denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury records

A US federal judge has rejected a Department of Justice (DOJ) request to unseal grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, citing that the government already possesses extensive investigative materials it could disclose if it chose to. Judge Berman’s ruling Judge......

Federal judge blocks release of Epstein grand jury documents

A US federal judge on Wednesday rejected a request from President Donald Trump’s administration to make public confidential documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, describing the move as a “diversion.” Judge Richard Berman ruled that the government had failed to show exceptional......

Jurors reportedly divided in Harvey Weinstein trial deliberations

In the ongoing trial of Harvey Weinstein, jurors in New York appear to be experiencing significant discord as they deliberate his fate regarding sex crime charges. Reports indicate that some jurors have engaged in heated exchanges and have referenced information not presented in the current retrial. The......

Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly aiding migrant escape from ICE custody

A federal grand jury has indicted Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, 66, on charges of obstructing federal proceedings and hiding a person from arrest. The charges stem from an incident in which she allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, avoid detention by U.S.......

Jury selection begins in Weinstein retrial amid #MeToo legacy

Five years after Harvey Weinstein was first convicted in New York of rape and sexual assault a verdict that led to a 23-year prison sentence the case is back in court. The original conviction, which had become a defining moment of the #MeToo movement, was recently overturned by New York’s highest......

Moroccan film 'Hounds' triumphs at FrancoFilm Festival in Rome

The Moroccan film Hounds (Les Meutes), directed by Kamal Lazraq, won the prestigious Grand Jury Prize at the 15th FrancoFilm Festival in Rome. The event, which concluded on Friday, saw a gathering of diplomats, artists, and cinema lovers. This award marks a significant achievement for Lazraq, whose......

 Efforts to Influence Trial Outcome from Jail: Prosecutors Allege Sean Combs' Interference

Prosecutors have accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of attempting to influence potential jurors and witnesses from jail in an effort to sway his upcoming sex trafficking trial. In a recent filing in Manhattan federal court, the government opposed Combs’ latest $50 million bail request, citing......