Posts Tagged ‘jurors’

Porn stars, felons, and spin doctors: Who will jurors believe in Trump’s case?

Lanny Davis long ago established himself as the go-to operative in Washington when you’re in the middle of a PR crisis. He was famously the public face defending Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal in 1998. But today, 25 years later, he’s on the other side of a presidential sex scandal representing Michael Cohen, […]

Prosecutor Tells Jurors Not To Worry About Retaliation, Sometimes You Just Have To Take A Beating

Prosecutor Tells Jurors Not To Worry About Retaliation, Sometimes You Just Have To Take A Beating KENOSHA, WI—Following their “not guilty” verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, jurors today received a message from the prosecution attorneys. The message stated: “We wish to thank you for your service in this case and your diligent deliberation. We […]

MSNBC Reporter Seen Hanging ‘The Jurors Are Here’ Sign On Their Hotel

KENOSHA, WI—As deliberations continue in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, concerns have been raised about the jurors’ safety as an MSNBC reporter was spotted hanging a sign on their hotel reading “THE JURORS ARE HERE”. The jury had indicated they were a little bit concerned as they saw the van tailing them and alerted authorities, but […]

Prosecutor Proves How Deadly AR-15 Is By Accidentally Shooting 7 Jurors

KENOSHA, WI—During his closing argument yesterday in the Rittenhouse trial, lead prosecutor Thomas Binger proved just how deadly an AR-15 can be by spraying bullets into the jury.  “AR-15’s are big and scary, and to prove it, look at this!” he exclaimed to the horrified jury as he produced a scary-looking black rifle. “Don’t let my adorable fauxhawk […]

US Military Jurors Decry Guantanamo Detainee Torture

Above Photo: Military officers serving as jurors in the case of Guantanamo Bay detainee Majid Khan are urging clemency. (Charles Dharapak/The Associated Press) Guantanamo Bay prisoner Majid Khan last week detailed torture at CIA black sites in unprecedented testimony. Seven United States military officers have written a letter urging clemency for Guantanamo Bay detainee Majid […]

1,000 Summoned as Possible Jurors in Arbery Slaying Trial

SAVANNAH, Ga.—Court officials preparing for the trial of three men charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery mailed jury duty notices to 1,000 people, a huge number that illustrates the challenge the judge and attorneys face in finding impartial jurors for a case that sparked a national outcry. Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday […]

Judge Asks Jurors To Disregard Maxine Waters As She Pours Gasoline On Their Heads

Judge Asks Jurors To Disregard Maxine Waters As She Pours Gasoline On Their Heads MINNEAPOLIS, MN—County Judge Peter Cahill has issued final instructions to the jury ahead of closing arguments in the Derek Chauvin trial. As part of his charge to the jury, he asked them to please disregard Maxine Waters as she walked among […]

Jurors shown video of George Floyd’s death at ex-cop’s trial

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The video of George Floyd gasping for breath was essentially Exhibit A as the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee on the Black man’s neck went on trial Monday on charges of murder and manslaughter. Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell showed the jurors the footage at the earliest opportunity, during opening statements, […]

Breonna Taylor Grand Jurors File Petition Against Kentucky Attorney General

By Celine Castronuovo, The Hill. January 25, 2021 Three grand jurors from the investigation into the police raid that killed 26-year-old Breonna Taylor are now calling for Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) to be impeached over allegations that he mishandled the case.  The jurors on Friday filed a petition with the state House of Representatives, arguing that Cameron breached […]

[WATCH] Jurors Shown Body Cam Video of Arizona Officer Killing Unarmed Man as he Begged ‘Please Don’t Shoot Me’

Jurors at the murder trial of a former Arizona police officer were shown on Thursday body camera footage of the cop killing an unarmed man who sobbed and begged not to be shot. It marked the first time since the January 2016 shooting of 26-year-old Daniel Shaver in Mesa that the full, unedited video has […]

Court Sets Ominous Precedent: Informing Jurors of Their Rights Is Now ILLEGAL

June 3, 2017 By Justin Gardner Big Rapids, MI — As constitutional rights are steadily eroded in the U.S. through the burgeoning police/surveillance state, one case in Michigan provides an example of just how dire the situation has gotten. Keith Woods, a resident of Mecosta County, was charged and recently convicted for […]

Newsletter: An Opening For People Power

Print Friendly The reality that corporatism cannot deal with the urgent problems faced in the US and around the world is becoming more obvious.  People power is growing as more see that the current system is unable to operate in a functional way.  People power is having an impact, forcing the country to listen. How […]

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