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Juror: 2 holdouts in Bill Cosby’s trial refused to convict
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — After 52 hours of tense deliberations, two holdouts in Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault trial refused to convict the 79-year-old comedian, a juror told ABC News. The juror, […]
What’s next for the Bill Cosby sex-assault case?
They almost surely will meet again in a court of law. One more time, the lanky former jock with the loose-limbed gait and the mound of curly hair is likely […]
Mistrial in fan’s suit against Rick Springfield
SYRACUSE — A judge has declared a mistrial in the lawsuit brought against 1980s pop star Rick Springfield by a fan who claims he fell on her during a 2004 […]
Fourth Department — Mistrial: New York State v. Adkison
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Mistrial Bias Juror — Misconduct New York State v. Adkison CA 11-02166 Appealed from Supreme Court, Steuben County Background: The respondent appealed from an order, following […]
Judge denies mistrial in fatal hit-run case
BUFFALO — A judge has denied a defense attorney’s request for a mistrial in the case of a doctor on trial for manslaughter in the hit-and-run death of a skateboarder. […]
Experts say Clemens likely to go on trial again
WASHINGTON — Baseball star Roger Clemens' battle against perjury charges likely is far from over and probably will be the subject of a second trial, according to many legal experts. Clemens would have to convince the judge that prosecutors intentionally ...
Mistrial: In the Matter of Eddy Marte, et al.
New York State Court of Appeals Mistrial Implied Consent In the Matter of Eddy Marte, et al. No. 74 Memorandum Background: Upon the conclusion of the trial, the jury had […]
What’s the fallout from Clemens’ mistrial?
Say it ain’t so, Mr. Federal Prosecutor. Former Red Sox hurler Roger Clemens’ perjury trial ended on the second day of trial with an infuriated U.S. District Court Judge Reggie B. Walton declaring a mistrial.
Judge declares mistrial in Clemens case
WASHINGTON — The judge declared a mistrial Thursday in baseball star Roger Clemens' perjury trial after prosecutors showed to jurors evidence that he had ruled would be out of bounds in the case. U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton said Clemens could not be assured ...
Did trial violate the Double Jeopardy Clause?
In a case that asks whether a state criminal trial judge properly declared a mistrial, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court spent as much time questioning each other as they did the attorneys before them.
Evidence: U.S. v. Deandrade
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Evidence Improper Remarks — Mistrial U.S. v. Deandrade 08-4815-cr Appealed from the Southern District of New York Background: Daniel Deandrade appeals from a judgment, […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Nonconsensual ingestion: Asinga v. Gatorade Co.
- Fourth Department – Drive-by shooting: People v. Bordies
- Fourth Department – Trusts wills and estates: Matter of the Estate of William J. Deline Jr.
- Fourth Department – Separation of powers doctrine: Allard v. County of Steuben
- Second Circuit – Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Creditincome Limited v. The Swiss Confederation
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
Law News
- Fourth Department suspends attorney for two years
- Appeals court rejects claims of speedy trial violation
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case