All articles tagged with #jury verdict
A federal judge in Miami refused to overturn a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla over a 2019 Autopilot crash in Key Largo, upholding partial fault for Tesla (the jury assigned 33% responsibility) and the awarded compensatory damages of $19.5 million to Benavides’ estate and $23.1 million to Angulo, plus $200 million in punitive damages to be split between them; Tesla plans to appeal.
A Woolwich Crown Court jury acquitted six Palestine Action activists of aggravated burglary at an Elbit Systems UK facility near Bristol; other charges, including violent disorder and a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, did not reach verdicts, potentially leading to retrials. Families and supporters celebrated the acquittals as a monumental victory and thanked the jury for their decision.
A Virginia jury awarded $10 million to a teacher shot by a 6-year-old student, holding ex-assistant principal Ebony Parker responsible for ignoring warnings about the child's gun, highlighting concerns over school safety and supervision.
A Florida jury found Tesla partly responsible for a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, ordering the company to pay $243 million in damages, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety and reliability of autonomous driving technology.
An alternate juror in Sean Combs's trial expressed understanding and agreement with the jury's verdict, which found him not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering but guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, citing the defense's success in creating reasonable doubt and the influence of defense strategies like humor and questioning the prosecution's evidence.
The jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial reached a partial verdict after 14 hours, finding him guilty on some counts but remaining undecided on the racketeering conspiracy charge, with deliberations set to continue.
A jury has reached a partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial, finding him guilty on some charges but unable to decide on the most serious racketeering count, with deliberations ongoing.
Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges in her retrial related to the death of her police officer boyfriend, with the jury only convicting her of drunken driving, leading to her emotional relief and support from her family.
Harvey Weinstein's defense has rested in his NYC rape retrial, with closing arguments underway before a jury deliberates on charges that could result in a life sentence if convicted. The case involves allegations from multiple women, with Weinstein denying all charges, and the trial is influenced by his health issues and previous convictions.
Daniel Penny, a former Marine, has spoken out after being acquitted in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, describing the vulnerable position he felt during the incident. Penny explained that Neely was acting erratically and threatening passengers, prompting him to intervene. The case, which highlighted issues of homelessness, mental illness, and race, saw the jury deliberating for over 24 hours before acquitting Penny of criminally negligent homicide. The more serious charge of manslaughter was dismissed earlier in the trial.
Daniel Penny, a Marine veteran, was acquitted by a New York jury of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a Black unhoused man, on a subway train. The case, which sparked protests and was closely followed by Black Lives Matter activists, saw a more serious manslaughter charge dismissed earlier. Neely's father expressed his grief and frustration with the verdict, while Penny's attorneys expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the protection of rights and freedoms. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg respected the jury's decision despite facing threats during the trial.
Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide by a New York City jury in the death of subway performer Jordan Neely. The jury had been deadlocked on a more serious charge of second-degree manslaughter, which was subsequently dismissed at the prosecution's request.
A Florida jury has awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old who died after falling from a drop ride at an Orlando theme park in 2022. The jury found the ride's manufacturer, Funtime Handels GMBH, negligent for safety failures, as Tyre exceeded the ride's weight limit and there were no seat belts. The verdict follows a settlement with other defendants and has led to new safety regulations in Florida, including mandatory seat belts for tall rides.
Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay the legal costs of Nikita Hand, who accused him of rape and won a civil case for assault, resulting in €250,000 in damages. The judge criticized McGregor's conduct, including social media posts disparaging the court, and ruled that he must cover the legal expenses. McGregor plans to appeal the decision, while Ms. Hand expressed gratitude for the support she received.
The lengthy YSL trial in Georgia concluded with the acquittal of the last two defendants on murder, gang, and racketeering charges, while one was convicted of gun possession. Jurors expressed doubt over the evidence against rapper Young Thug, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges and received probation. The trial, marked by delays and a change of judge, failed to provide a 'smoking gun' linking Young Thug to the alleged crimes, according to jurors, who criticized the prosecution's reliance on rap lyrics and unreliable witnesses.