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world23 days ago•4 min saved

Hung Jury in Case of Ex-New York Gubernatorial Aide Accused of China Ties

A mistrial was declared in the corruption case against Linda Sun, a former aide to New York governors, after jurors were deadlocked on all charges related to selling influence to China and profiting from a pandemic medical scheme. The case involved allegations of influence peddling, money laundering, and unregistered foreign agent activities, with prosecutors seeking a retrial. Sun's defense argued she was a loyal public servant, while prosecutors portrayed her as corrupt, but the jury could not reach a verdict.

via NBC News|

#china-influence #corruption #hung-jury

law7 months ago•3 min saved

Jurors Question Evidence and Verdicts in Karen Read Retrial

Jurors in Karen Read's retrial questioned whether a partial verdict on two of three charges would result in a hung jury, prompting legal debate and a handwritten response from the judge. Read faces charges including second-degree murder, with her defense claiming she was framed. The jury's questions highlight ongoing deliberation issues in the case.

via MassLive|

#hung-jury #jury-deliberation #karen-read-trial

politics1 year ago•4 min saved

"Trump's NYC Trial: High Hung Jury Odds and Public Doubt"

Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is nearing its conclusion, with legal experts suggesting a higher-than-normal chance of a hung jury due to the polarizing nature of the case and the reliance on testimony from Michael Cohen, a disbarred lawyer with a contentious history. While a guilty verdict is still probable, the possibility of a mistrial looms large.

via Newsweek|

#criminal-trial #donald-trump #hung-jury

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Jury Deadlocked in Austin Police Officer's Murder Trial, Declares Mistrial

A jury was unable to reach a decision on whether Austin police officer Christopher Taylor committed murder in the 2020 shooting of Mike Ramos. The hung jury is a setback for the Travis County District Attorney, who may pursue another trial. Taylor, one of seven officers who responded to a call about drug use, shot Ramos as he attempted to flee. The case gained attention during racial justice protests following the murder of George Floyd. This is the second mistrial in the case, and if retried, Taylor could face up to 99 years in prison. A conviction would be rare, as police officers are seldom prosecuted for fatal on-duty shootings, let alone charged with murder.

via KUT|

#austin-police-officer #christopher-taylor #crime

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

AJ Armstrong's Murder Trial Delayed Again Due to Unforeseen Circumstances.

The murder trial of Antonio "AJ" Armstrong Jr., who is accused of killing his parents in 2016, has been reset for another week due to an "issue outside of the court's control," according to Judge Kelli Johnson. This is Armstrong Jr.'s third trial, with both previous trials ending in hung juries. The judge has prohibited cameras in the courtroom to limit media coverage, but a sketch artist has been hired to document the proceedings.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#aj-armstrong #crime #hung-jury