Actor Charlotte MacInnes plans to appeal her failed defamation case against Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, with a solicitor suggesting the judge's interpretations could potentially lead to a retrial or a different verdict. MacInnes sued Wilson over social media posts she argued damaged her reputation concerning a sexual assault claim.
Alex Murdaugh appeared in court for a pretrial hearing for his murder retrial. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his previous convictions, and a new judge set a trial date of April 5. The hearing focused on procedural matters and evidence exchange, with significant media attention.
Alex Murdaugh appeared in a South Carolina court for a pretrial hearing after his murder convictions for killing his wife and son were overturned. A new judge set his retrial for April 5 and established deadlines for evidence exchange, as the high-profile case continues to draw significant media attention.
Alex Murdaugh, a once-prominent Southern lawyer, appeared silently in a pretrial hearing for the murder of his wife and son, drawing extensive media attention in a case that combines a double homicide with the downfall of a legal dynasty.
Richard Glossip, exonerated from Oklahoma's death row after 29 years, faces a retrial hearing for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese, with the state seeking a new trial without the death penalty.
Richard Glossip, a former Oklahoma death row inmate, returns to court for a retrial hearing in the 1997 murder case. His conviction was overturned due to prosecutorial misconduct, and the state will not seek the death penalty this time. High-profile advocates, including Kim Kardashian, support his claims of innocence.
In a Belgrade retrial, the parents of a 13-year-old boy who killed 10 people at an elementary school in 2023 have been sentenced to jail. The father received 14 years and six months for neglect and endangerment, while the mother got two years and 11 months for neglect.
Former Supreme Court Justice Kwon Soon-il, who was acquitted in the first trial for practicing law without registration at Hwacheon Daeyu Asset Management, will now face an appellate court ruling. The prosecution filed an appeal against the dismissal of charges.
Federal prosecutors proposed a late 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, who was found guilty on one of three charges. A jury deadlocked on the remaining charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate sanctions, leading to the potential retrial.
Timothy Hudson, accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship, surrendered to authorities Monday after a federal judge revoked his pretrial release. The case is in federal court due to the death occurring in international waters.
Luigi Mangione, accused of stalking and murdering Brian Thompson, has garnered significant public support, exceeding $1.5 million in his crowd-sourced legal defense fund. Experts suggest his popularity, fueled by his looks and perceived opposition to the healthcare system, could influence jury selection and deliberations in his upcoming state and federal trials.
Shirley Firth, 93, is awaiting a retrial in the Dominican Republic for the 2019 murder of her daughter, author Lindsay de Feliz. Firth hopes new evidence will lead to a conviction after previous acquittals.
A man serving a 16-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend, Chiara Poggi, has been granted semi-freedom. The decision comes as new evidence suggests another individual, Andrea Sempio, may be responsible, prompting a retrial request. The court considered his good conduct and remorse, despite his continued claims of innocence.
Japan's ruling coalition has proposed amendments to a government bill on the retrial system, incorporating opposition demands regarding evidence disclosure. The revised bill is expected to pass the Lower House committee on May 12 and is likely to be enacted during the current Diet session.
Japanese opposition parties are demanding revisions to a government-proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law concerning the retrial system. The ruling coalition, however, has rejected these calls, leading to a potential stalemate in the Upper House.
Muhammad Amaad (26) and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz (21) won't face a second retrial for allegedly assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport in 2024 after two juries failed to reach verdicts.
Japan's Diet begins deliberations on a bill to revise the Code of Criminal Procedure, aiming to reform the retrial system for convicted individuals. The proposed changes address issues like evidence disclosure by prosecutors and streamline retrial procedures, while retaining prosecutors' right to appeal retrial decisions under stricter conditions.
A jury has been discharged due to legal reasons in the trial of two prisoners accused of murdering disgraced former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins. Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth deny murder and possessing a makeshift knife. A retrial will be scheduled.
A man accused of a 1997 stabbing in Taiwan has been acquitted after a retrial. The High Court cited flaws in the original evidence, including identification procedures and polygraph tests, ruling there was insufficient evidence to exclude reasonable doubt.
Human rights activists rallied in Kanazawa on May 20th, urging for revisions to the criminal procedure law concerning retrials. They highlighted concerns about a government bill set for parliamentary debate, citing the "Fukui Incident" as an example of prolonged injustice and calling for legal reforms to aid victims of wrongful convictions.
A retrial jury in Liverpool Crown Court failed to reach verdicts on allegations that brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz (21) and Muhammad Amaad (26) assaulted Greater Manchester PC Zachary Marsden at Manchester Airport on 23 July 2024, leading to their discharge; the case is adjourned until 29 May for the Crown Prosecution Service to decide on a potential third trial.
Roni Cohen-Pavon, former CRO of Celsius, sentenced to time served + 1 year supervised release for fraud/conspiracy. Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm may face retrial in SDNY for money laundering & sanctions violations.
Richard Glossip, 63, cleared for release on $500,000 bond after US Supreme Court overturned his 1997 murder conviction due to prosecutorial misconduct; awaits retrial without death penalty
Judge’s ruling was not disclosed to jurors in two trials and can only now be revealed after reporting restrictions liftedFour Palestine Action activists convicted after a retrial over a violent protest at an Israeli arms manufacturer’s UK site face being sentenced as terrorists despite the jury not being told this.In an unprecedented move in a criminal damage case, the judge, Mr Justice Johnson, ruled before the first trial that there appeared to be a “terrorist connection” to the offences – even though the protest took place before Palestine Action was proscribed – but this could not be told to the jury. The finding and the restriction on telling the jury continued for the retrial. Continue reading...
