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world7 months ago

Harvey Weinstein Mistrial Declared Amid Jury Chaos and Allegations of Intimidation

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.

news7 months ago

Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Assault Retrial Ends in Mistrial

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.

sports2 years ago

Illinois Basketball Star Terrence Shannon Jr. Seeks Court Order for Return to Team

University of Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. has filed for a temporary restraining order seeking immediate reinstatement to the team after being suspended indefinitely in December following a rape charge. His attorney claims Shannon was not granted due process before the suspension. An arrest warrant was issued in late December in connection with a September 8 incident in Kansas. Shannon is the leading scorer for the 10th-ranked Illini, averaging 21.7 points per game, and a ruling on the temporary restraining order filing could come this week.

crime2 years ago

Houston Texans Minority Owner Javier Loya Faces Rape Charges in Kentucky

Javier Loya, a minority owner of the Houston Texans, has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse, and third-degree sexual abuse in Kentucky. Loya has pleaded not guilty and posted a $50,000 bond. The Texans have agreed that Loya will remove himself from any team or league activities while the charges are pending. Loya, the co-founder and chairman of OTC Global Holdings, has had a stake in the Texans since 2002. The case is set for a pretrial conference on August 22.

sports2 years ago

Texans Minority Owner Javier Loya: From Gambling Investigation to Rape Charge

Javier Loya, a minority owner of the Houston Texans, is facing multiple criminal charges in Kentucky, including one count of first-degree rape and several counts of sexual abuse. Loya, a successful businessman, has agreed to remove himself from any team or league activities while the charges are pending. The NFL has been notified and stated that Loya is no longer permitted to participate in any league or club activities.

crime2 years ago

United Airlines Takes Action Against Unruly Passengers

A Santa Clara city councilmember has pleaded not guilty to charges of leaking a confidential grand jury report to the San Francisco 49ers. A Texas-bound passenger on a United Airlines flight at SFO has been banned for life and charged with battery after causing a disturbance during boarding. An Orinda man out on bail for a rape charge has been arrested for choking his 80-year-old relative. San Francisco's Main Library suffered $550,000 in damages due to a sewage spill caused by foreign objects flushed down a toilet. Oakland Fire Department Chief Reginald Freeman is stepping down from his position.