#legal-verdict

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fromDefector
6 days ago

Five Players Found Not Guilty In Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Trial | Defector

"I do not find the evidence of [the accuser] to be either credible or reliable." Justice Maria Carroccia stated that the Crown could not meet its burden of proof.
US news
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

All Star Niall Gilligan assault case: An uncomfortable tale involving a child in the wrong place and a man let down by rural decay

The jury made a reasonable decision based on the evidence presented.
New York City
fromNewsday
1 week ago

New York carriage driver acquitted of overworking horse that collapsed

Ian McKeever was acquitted of animal cruelty regarding the treatment of the horse Ryder.
#murder
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Mumbai train blasts: Indian court acquits all 12 accused DW 07/21/2025

The Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused in the Mumbai train blasts case, quashing previous convictions.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

N.H. judge grants $29.6 million verdict in case of child abuse, confinement

Olivia Griffin was awarded $29.6 million for abuse suffered from adoptive parents, marking one of the largest verdicts in New Hampshire history.
#sean-combs
#diddy-combs
fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago
US politics

Sean "Diddy" Combs Guilty of Prostitution Charges but Cleared of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking

fromPitchfork
4 weeks ago
US politics

Sean "Diddy" Combs Guilty of Prostitution Charges but Cleared of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking

fromwww.bostonherald.com
1 month ago

Karen Read found not guilty of murder and manslaughter charges, guilty of drunk driving

Retired state Superior Court Judge Jack Lu stated that the jury's verdict was a stunning win for the defense, noting that OUI rarely results in jail time for first-time offenders.
Boston food
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hospital and manager guilty over patient death

The hospital trust and staff member were found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of a young woman who took her own life.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein guilty of sex crimes in NYC retrial

Harvey Weinstein found guilty in retrial, marking a significant moment in the ongoing impact of the #MeToo movement.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Orange County DA retaliated against top female prosecutor in office, civil jury finds

A jury found Orange County D.A. Todd Spitzer retaliated against a female prosecutor for raising harassment concerns.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Gerry Adams wins defamation action over BBC Spotlight programme and is awarded 100,000 in damages

The High Court jury concluded that the BBC's Spotlight programme falsely implicated Gerry Adams in sanctioning the murder of Denis Donaldson, leading to a significant defamation ruling.
UK news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

R.I. high school coach who did naked fat tests found not guilty of child molestation, sexual assault

Aaron Thomas was convicted of misdemeanor battery after being found not guilty of second-degree child molestation and sexual assault.
#gerard-depardieu
Paris food
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault

Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual assault on two women, marking a significant moment for the #MeToo movement in French cinema.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Former Britain's Got Talent finalist acquitted of raping two women

Andrew Johnston was acquitted of rape charges, claiming consent and disputing allegations made by the women involved.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Court clash between Meta and NSO ends in $168m defeat for spyware firm

Today's verdict in WhatsApp's case is an important step forward for privacy and security as the first victory against the development and use of illegal spyware that threatens the safety and privacy of everyone.
Privacy professionals
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Man found guilty of SF tech 'sham' where he lied about $30B in profits

Ramesh Kris Nathan was convicted for a fraudulent scheme involving false claims about his company's profits and operations.
#oxycodone
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami Marlins

Miami doctor found guilty of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets

Dr. Daniel Alberto Carpman was convicted of conspiring to distribute over 2 million Oxycodone pills, profiting from a pill-mill scheme involving elderly patients.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Pharmacists Convicted in $36M Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

Pharmacists convicted for orchestrating oxycodone distribution scheme using fraudulent prescriptions.
Miami Marlins
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami doctor found guilty of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets

Dr. Daniel Alberto Carpman was convicted of conspiring to distribute over 2 million Oxycodone pills, profiting from a pill-mill scheme involving elderly patients.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Pharmacists Convicted in $36M Oxycodone Trafficking Scheme

Pharmacists convicted for orchestrating oxycodone distribution scheme using fraudulent prescriptions.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Los Angeles jury awards $48 million to students abused by teacher at South El Monte school

A jury awarded $48 million to six former students abused by a teacher, highlighting negligence by the school district over decades of warnings.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Lafayette Man Convicted In 2022 Home Invasion With Potential Life Sentence

Kenneth McIsaac was convicted for holding a family hostage during a home invasion, facing a potential life sentence.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Far-left organizations are soiling legitimate protests with outside agitators looking for a real fight

The jury hearing the civil lawsuit found Greenpeace USA and two other Greenpeace entities liable for civil conspiracy, defamation, trespass and other misdeeds.
Environment
NYC music
fromPitchfork
4 months ago

Kay Flock Cleared of Murder as He's Found Guilty on Federal Racketeering Charges

Kay Flock was convicted of racketeering and violent crimes but acquitted of murder charges carrying a potential life sentence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas

The trial underscored the deadly dangers of human trafficking, occurring amid stricter immigration policies that may inadvertently increase the profitability of such perilous smuggling operations.
US news
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Jury awards $50 million to California man burned by Starbucks tea

Michael Garcia was awarded $50 million after suffering severe burns from hot tea spilled at a Starbucks drive-thru.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Jury delivers split verdict in rollercoaster police brutality trial of former Antioch K9 officer

The jury's verdict on Friday capped a trial that saw Amiri's own colleagues testify against him, describing in searing detail one of the largest policing scandals to hit the Bay Area.
Portland food
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson cleared of abusing wife

Charles Hanson was found not guilty of violence and coercive behaviour against his wife, bringing an end to a challenging trial.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack

Luis Rubiales was convicted of sexual assault but acquitted of coercion, raising concerns about the adequacy of his punishment.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Jurors find Miami Gardens man, former Iraq war vet, not guilty of trying to kill girlfriend

Gayle Blount was found not guilty of shooting his girlfriend, with jurors accepting his self-defense claim amidst trial errors.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Chelsea star Sam Kerr cleared of racial harassment

Samantha Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment after a jury cleared her of the charges related to her comments to a police officer.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Jury convicts 24-year-old of manslaughter after melee outside Kildare pub

The jury deliberated for over ten hours, ultimately reaching a 10-2 majority verdict of manslaughter against Calvin Dunne, highlighting the complexity of self-defense claims.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

76-year-old London bus driver guilty over death of elderly pedestrian

The defendant did not take sufficient steps to cater for the possibility of pedestrians crossing Vincent Road as he turned into the road, signaling a lapse in his duty.
London
fromPitchfork
7 months ago

Slowthai Found Not Guilty in Rape Trial

Slowthai found not guilty of rape charges after trial related to events post-concert in Oxford.
Allegations included details of coercion and jokes made during assaults.
fromFortune
8 months ago

Walmart must pay a truck driver $35 million after firing him and accusing him of fraud after an accident

Walmart was ordered to pay $35 million to former driver Jesus Fonseca for false accusations of workers' compensation fraud.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba

A police officer was acquitted of murder for the shooting of unarmed Chris Kaba during a traffic stop in South London.
Medicine
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

Open verdict returned on death of four-month-old baby whose mother later died of cancer before her murder trial

An open verdict was established for a four-month-old boy's death due to unresolved circumstances surrounding his fatal injury.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Chris Eubank's son Joseph cleared of raping girl, 16, on Brighton beach

Joseph Eubank was acquitted of rape charges after a jury found the encounter consensual despite the woman's inebriation.
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