Tag: Jury Selection
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Oakland Rally Demands Action on Historical Jury Selection Issues
OAKLAND, Calif. – Community members, led by Brent Turner of the San Francisco Bay Area Black and Jewish Unity Coalition, gathered on Tuesday at the Alameda County Rene C. Davidson Courthouse to demand action against illegal jury selection practices that affected death penalty cases in the 1990s. Historical Injustices Unveiled In a significant revelation, U.S.…
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Trial of William Brown Under Bennie’s Law in Questa
The trial of William Brown, the first man charged under Bennie’s Law in New Mexico, has commenced in Questa. Brown faces charges for negligently allowing a minor access to a firearm. Jury selection is ongoing, with opening statements expected soon. If convicted, Brown could serve up to 18 months in prison. Details of Bennie’s Law…
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Former Alameda County Prosecutors Under Investigation
Former prosecutors in Alameda County are under scrutiny for allegedly excluding Black and Jewish jurors from death penalty cases, leading to a federal judge ordering a review of dozens of such cases, District Attorney Pamela Price revealed on Monday. Prompting Federal Review District Attorney Pamela Price announced that her office has initiated a review of…
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Jury Selection Underway in James Crumbley Trial
Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter, with opening statements expected Wednesday. Here’s a breakdown of the proceedings so far: Prosecution and Defense Interrogation Implications of Jennifer Crumbley’s Verdict What James Crumbley Faces Courtroom Dynamics Verdict Awaits As jury selection nears its conclusion, the stage…
