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Cannes Film Festival Kicks Off with Honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and Greta Gerwig’s Jury Dominance

CANNES, France – The 77th Cannes Film Festival kicked off under rainy skies, with Meryl Streep receiving an honorary Palme d’Or and Greta Gerwig leading the jury. The festival opened with the French comedy “The Second Act,” starring Lea Seydoux and Vincent Lindon, set in the backdrop of squabbling actors and an artificial intelligence director. Streep, honored with the Palme d’Or, expressed gratitude and humor during the opening ceremony. Gerwig, the first American female president …

Indicts Arizona Grand Jury: Meadows, Giuliani, and Allies Face Charges for 2020 Election Interference

Phoenix, Arizona – A grand jury in Arizona has indicted former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and 16 other allies of former President Donald Trump for their alleged interference in the 2020 election. The charges include election fraud and falsely declaring Trump as the winner in the state. The indictment also includes 11 Republican “fake electors” who were accused of falsely declaring Trump as the winner …

Jury Selection Reveals New Yorkers’ Diverse Views on Trump’s Trial

New York, New York: As former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial progresses, jury selection has become a focal point, with individuals from various walks of life offering their opinions on the controversial figure’s long tenure in the public eye. The diverse pool of prospective jurors, hailing from different neighborhoods and professions throughout the city, provides a unique glimpse into how New Yorkers perceive the former president. During the selection process, which resembled a national focus …

Trial: Donald Trump Faces Tough Crowd as Jury Selection Begins in Criminal Hush-Money Case

New York City, New York – The jury selection process for former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money case got underway this week, revealing a challenging start for the defense. Judge Juan Merchan’s initial query to 96 potential jurors about their ability to remain unbiased resulted in over half admitting they might struggle with impartiality. Amidst the jury selection proceedings, Trump, a native New Yorker, faced a surprising level of polarization from his fellow citizens. The …

Trump Jury Selection Continues in Historic Criminal Trial with Prosecutors and Defense Clashing

New York City, New York – Jury selection continues for a second day in the historic criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. The prosecution and defense attorneys are at odds over the selection of potential jurors who should be seated in the trial. One particular dispute arose over a juror’s Facebook posts celebrating Trump’s loss in the 2020 election, prompting an admonishment from Judge Juan Merchan. The judge warned Trump and his attorney to …

Jury Selection Begins for Trump Hush Money Trial Amid Jury Pool Challenges

Detroit, Michigan – Jury selection for the highly anticipated trial involving hush money payments in the Trump scandal commenced on Monday. The courtroom saw nearly 100 potential jurors, half of which were promptly excused after admitting their inability to be impartial. As the process began for the 10 remaining individuals in the jury pool, the questioning will carry on into the following day. The jurors’ selection is a crucial step in ensuring a fair and …

Trump’s Trial Begins with Jury Struggles in New York

New York, USA: The unprecedented criminal trial of former President Donald Trump has launched, kicking off a rigorous process to select a fair and impartial jury. The trial revolves around allegations of falsifying business records to cover up a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. In a New York courtroom, out of 96 potential jurors, 60 were swiftly dismissed after admitting they could not be impartial. The remaining jurors faced a series of questions, …

Trump Judge Issues Unusual Order on Jury Instructions in Classified-Documents Case

Los Angeles, California – The judge presiding over the classified-documents case involving former President Donald Trump has issued a unique order regarding jury instructions. Despite not yet setting a trial date or deciding on various other matters, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon has directed lawyers to submit proposed jury instructions by April 2 on issues related to defense motions seeking to dismiss the indictment. Cannon, a judge nominated by Trump and with less …

Verdict in Jennifer Crumbley Trial Unanimous Despite Initial Dissent Over Evidence of Negligence: Jury Foreperson

OXFORD, Mich. – The jury foreperson in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley revealed that the guilty verdict was not immediately unanimous, but evidence presented in trial, including her son’s notebook writings, played a “huge part.” Crumbley was convicted of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter, with the jury holding her criminally responsible for the shooting carried out by her son, Ethan Crumbley, at Oxford High School on Nov. 30, 2021. It was an unprecedented, unanimous …