Twelve Manhattan jurors have been selected for the first criminal trial of a U.S. president, with their identities kept confidential. Their backgrounds and views were revealed during three days of jury selection, with details including their professions, neighborhoods, news sources, and opinions on former President Donald J. Trump. The jurors' diverse backgrounds and perspectives will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the trial.
Jurors in the Apple River stabbing trial explain that they quickly focused on the issue of criminality between intentional and reckless homicide, finding little support for self-defense claims. Nicolae Miu was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide and several other charges related to the 2022 stabbings. The jurors emphasized the impact of witness testimony and Miu's own contradictory statements, ultimately concluding that alcohol played a significant role in the incident. Miu faces up to 97 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for July 31.
Six jurors have been selected to serve in Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, with proceedings continuing to select the remaining jurors. The trial, expected to last six to eight weeks, involves allegations of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump's legal team and prosecutors have been questioning potential jurors, with some being dismissed due to bias concerns. The trial will not be televised, and Trump has expressed a preference for campaigning rather than attending the trial.
Judge Juan Merchan has ruled that former President Donald Trump will be provided with the names of his jurors but not their addresses in his upcoming trial in New York regarding hush money allegations. The judge cited concerns of harassment and prejudice as the reason for this decision. Trump's legal team accepted the ruling, with the trial set to start on March 25. The case involves 34 charges of falsifying business records in connection to alleged hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels by Trump's then-lawyer, Michael Cohen, during the 2016 campaign.
The jury in former President Donald Trump’s upcoming hush money criminal trial in New York will remain anonymous to the public, with their names revealed only to Trump and his legal team. The judge issued a protective order citing concerns of potential bribery, jury tampering, or harassment of jurors due to Trump's history of attacking jurors. Trump is accused of falsifying records to hide payments to his former lawyer, who paid porn actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. The trial is set to begin on March 25, and Trump has denied the charges, describing the case as a political witch hunt.
Charlie Adelson's defense team has filed a motion requesting the judge to interview all jurors involved in the case after an alternate juror claimed that some jurors created a group chat during the trial. The defense team is concerned that the jurors may have violated court rules by ingesting outside information or engaging in premature deliberation. The defense wants to ensure the integrity of the jury's verdict.
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has entered its final stretch as closing arguments wrapped up and the trial moves to jury instructions and deliberations. Bankman-Fried faces charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering related to the collapse of FTX and sister hedge fund Alameda Research. The government is providing pizza and Uber rides for the jurors, who may be held past 8 p.m. as the trial progresses. Prosecutors argued that billions of dollars of customer money went missing from Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange, accusing him of fraud and seeking a guilty verdict.
A lieutenant of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, testified in court about a crash that occurred on the platform in 2018. The lieutenant recounted the incident for jurors, explaining how the crash caused significant financial losses for FTX users. The testimony is part of a lawsuit filed by a former employee who claims he was wrongfully terminated after raising concerns about the crash.
The identities of jurors in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump will remain confidential until the trial concludes, according to a ruling by Judge Scott McAfee. The judge ordered that jurors be identified by number only in court filings or open court proceedings, and prohibited the disclosure of their personal information. The decision comes after violent threats were made against officials in Fulton County, prompting an FBI investigation. Trump faces 13 criminal counts in the case, along with 18 co-defendants, all of whom have pleaded not guilty.
The US Government has criticized the proposed questions by Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers for being "unnecessarily intrusive" in the voir dire process. The defense's questions, which go beyond ensuring an impartial jury, inquire about jurors' familiarity with Bankman-Fried, their opinions on him and his companies, and whether they have already formed a judgment on his guilt. The government objects to nine of the proposed questions, arguing that they exceed the purpose of voir dire. Bankman-Fried is awaiting trial for allegations of mishandling customer funds and defrauding investors in the collapse of FTX crypto exchange.
Police in Georgia are investigating online threats made against members of a grand jury that indicted Donald Trump and 18 of his allies in a criminal case related to the 2020 presidential election. Personal information of the jurors, including their names, addresses, and phone numbers, has been shared on social media platforms as part of a harassment campaign. Far-right supporters of Trump have targeted the jurors, with some threatening violence and promoting the killing of jurors. The lack of political leadership in denouncing these threats is concerning, and threats against election workers and public officials have been on the rise in recent years. Trump himself could face court sanctions for his ongoing attacks against the prosecutors and judges overseeing his cases.
Police in Georgia are investigating online threats made against members of a grand jury that indicted Donald Trump and 18 of his allies for conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Personal information of the jurors, including their names, addresses, and phone numbers, has been shared on social media platforms as part of a harassment campaign. Far-right supporters of Trump have flooded message boards with comments and posts targeting the jurors, with some even promoting violence against them. Threats to election workers and public officials have been on the rise, fueled by conspiracy theories and volatile political rhetoric.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has refused to intervene in the execution of Michael Tisius, who was convicted of murdering two jail guards in 2000. Several jurors who had voted for the death penalty have since said they believe life imprisonment was more appropriate. Tisius's lawyers argued that another juror was unable to read, a requirement under Missouri law for jury service. The US Supreme Court denied a stay of execution, and Tisius's legal appeals have been exhausted. The execution is expected to proceed on Tuesday.
Six jurors who sentenced Michael Tisius to death in 2010 for killing two guards during a jailbreak attempt have signed affidavits supporting a commutation of his sentence to life imprisonment. The jurors cited Tisius' difficult childhood, mental impairments, and good behavior in prison since his conviction as reasons for their change of heart. Tisius' execution is scheduled for Tuesday, but his legal team has filed a clemency petition with Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The case highlights the emotional toll that the death penalty can take on jurors and others involved in the process.
The Peabody Awards has cancelled its 83rd annual ceremony due to the ongoing writers strike, disappointing the 39 winners who were set to be celebrated. The winners were chosen by unanimous vote of 32 jurors from over 1,400 entries, including ten entertainment programs, eight documentaries, seven news programs, five from interactive and immersive content, three podcast/radio programs, and one each from arts and public service fare. PBS leads this year’s winners circle with six, followed by Apple TV+ and Disney+ with three each, and HBO Max with two.
