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A federal judge in Fort Worth declared a mistrial during jury selection in the Prairieland Detention Facility shooting case after a defense attorney wore a shirt depicting Civil Rights Era protesters; the ruling prompts sanctions proceedings for the attorney and a fresh pool for jury selection, delaying the trial of nine defendants indicted in the July 4 incident at the North Texas ICE facility.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the July 4, 2025 ambush case against nine alleged Antifa members after defense attorney MarQuetta Clayton wore a shirt depicting civil rights icons during jury selection, prompting sanctions and a show-cause hearing; jury selection will restart with a new pool next week.
A Fort Worth federal judge declared a mistrial in the nine-defendant Prairieland ICE detention center shooting case after defense counsel wore a shirt bearing civil-rights imagery during voir dire. The judge halted jury selection amid anti-ICE sentiments from prospective jurors, saying political messages don’t belong in the process. Jury selection will restart with a new pool on Monday; the case—linked to alleged antifa activity—may proceed, with sanctions possible for the attorney.
A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, declared a mistrial in a case accusing a group of protesters linked to antifa of terrorism after a defense attorney wore a Civil Rights Movement–themed shirt in court, prompting concerns about juror bias; the trial will restart with a fresh jury panel.
Two brothers accused of crypto fraud faced a stressful mistrial after the jury, overwhelmed by the case's complexity and emotional toll, could not reach a verdict, leaving the case unresolved and potentially subject to retrial.
A jury could not reach a verdict in the fraud trial of MIT graduate brothers accused of stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency through complex trading strategies, leading to a mistrial after three weeks of deliberation and emotional strain on jurors.
Karen Read's second murder trial has concluded with the defense resting, and now the jury is deliberating after her first trial ended in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury that couldn't reach a verdict after five days of deliberation.
Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault retrial in New York ended in a mistrial after the jury foreperson expressed fears of intimidation and refused to continue deliberations, following a partial conviction on one charge and acquittals on others. The retrial, which began in April, involved emotional testimonies and concerns over courtroom tensions, with a new trial date yet to be set.
A mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes case after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberating, leaving the third rape charge unresolved. The jury had previously convicted Weinstein on some charges but acquitted him on others, with deliberations ending amid tensions and accusations of bullying. A new trial for the unresolved charge is scheduled for July 2.
A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes trial after a juror refused to continue deliberations on a final rape charge, amid tense jury dynamics and allegations of misconduct, following a previous overturned conviction and ongoing legal battles.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial on a final sex crime charge ended in a mistrial after the jury foreman refused to continue deliberating due to threats and a heated environment, leaving the case unresolved and scheduled for a future date.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial ended in a mistrial after the jury foreman refused to continue deliberations, but he was found guilty on one count of criminal sexual act. A new trial is expected in the fall, and Weinstein remains incarcerated due to previous convictions. The case highlights ongoing legal proceedings related to Weinstein's alleged sexual misconduct.
The judge declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes case after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberating due to alleged bullying and intimidation, leaving the case unresolved on that charge while other verdicts stand.
The judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's retrial on a rape charge after the jury foreperson refused to continue deliberations, citing alleged threats and high tensions among jurors. The jury could not reach a verdict on the third-degree rape involving Jessica Mann, although Weinstein was previously convicted on other charges in the case. The retrial involved testimonies from multiple women accusing Weinstein of sexual assaults, and he faces potential additional prison time.
A New York judge declared a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial on the third-degree rape count after jury chaos and intimidation concerns, with Weinstein's legal team planning to appeal the verdict.