Tag: trial
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Trial begins for 3 Tacoma, Washington, officers accused of killing Manuel Ellis
Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Tacoma Police Officers Accused in Manny Ellis’ Death Jury selection kicked off this week in the trial of three Tacoma police officers facing charges related to the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man. The incident unfolded in March 2020, just two months before George Floyd’s tragic…
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Trial for 3 Washington officers accused of killing a Black man set to begin
Three Tacoma Police Officers to Stand Trial for Black Man’s Death In March 2020, Manuel Ellis tragically lost his life after an altercation with police officers in Tacoma, Washington. Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, was subjected to physical force that led to his death, as revealed by witnesses. Charges and Trial Dates The officers involved,…
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Karen Read, charged with murder in Boston cop boyfriend’s death, learns trial start date after heated hearing
Date Set for Karen Read’s Murder Trial: March 12, 2024 After a night of drinking in January 2022, Karen Read finds herself at the center of a highly anticipated murder trial. She stands accused of fatally injuring her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, by backing into him with her SUV. The trial, scheduled to…
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p>UK’s Largest "Man Cave" Owner Banned from Filming Neighbors and Clogging Road with Classic Cars
Meet Graham Wildin, the millionaire with the UK’s largest "man cave." This 10,000-square-foot pad, nestled in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, has it all: a bowling alley, a casino, and a cinema. But here’s the catch – Wildin built it without planning permission back in 2014.
Court Battles and Classic Cars
Wildin has been in quite the legal tangle over his impressive man cave. Despite multiple court orders instructing him to dismantle it, he simply refused. In fact, he even did some jail time for ignoring one of these orders last year.
But now, there’s a new twist in the tale. Wildin’s fleet of classic cars, including a grey Bentley Turbo R, a yellow convertible Jenson-Healey sports car, and a burgundy Austin 1100, has drawn attention. A judge recently slapped him with an "interim injunction" to prevent him from causing trouble for his neighbors.
Parking and CCTV Restrictions
The injunction comes with a few rules. First, Wildin can’t park more than two of his classic cars on the street. Second, he’s not allowed to cover the area with CCTV cameras. If he doesn’t follow these rules, there’s even the threat of arrest. Wildin, however, plans to appeal this injunction.
Neighbors’ Complaints
Wildin’s neighbors have long accused him of harassment. They’ve had enough of the constant surveillance and the inconsiderate parking of his cars. One resident couldn’t use her driveway because Wildin’s cars blocked her way. Others complained about their parking spaces being taken over while they were at work.
Some even say he plays "cat and mouse" with his classic cars, causing parking chaos on purpose. It’s a situation that’s making life tough for the people living nearby.
A Series of Defeats
This isn’t the first time Wildin has tangled with the courts. He’s faced five defeats in court, with the first one coming in 2018. The court initially gave him until April 2020 to remove the man cave, but he didn’t comply and ended up with a suspended sentence in 2021. An appeal against the sentence also failed, and he was ordered to demolish the complex by March 2022.
But he didn’t stop there. When he continued to defy the court’s orders, he ended up in jail. After his release, he had to strip the man cave’s interior to make it unusable, but even that deadline expired without compliance. Now, he’s facing more costs for not adhering to the court’s decisions.
Wildin’s Defense
During the latest hearing, Wildin maintained his innocence, claiming he doesn’t shout or swear. He showed an aerial photo to the judge, pointing out that most of the cars on the street aren’t his. According to him, the CCTV was installed to protect his cars because of neighbors covering the road with taller units.
Despite his arguments, an injunction for alleged anti-social behavior was issued jointly by the police and the district council. Wildin’s epic "man cave" saga continues, leaving neighbors frustrated and the courts busy.
Jury Selection Begins for Alleged Medical Abuse Case Jury selection is set to commence on Thursday for a high-profile medical abuse case that has garnered attention nationwide and even inspired a Netflix documentary titled “Take Care of Maya.” In this case, a Florida family was torn apart after allegations of medical abuse led to tragic…
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Trial begins to determine if Colorado officers are guilty of manslaughter in death of Elijah McClain case
<h1 id=”elijah-mcclain-s-tragic-encounter-trial-of-officers-begins”>Elijah McClain's Tragic Encounter: Trial of Officers Begins</h1> <p>In the summer of 2019, a call to 911 in the Denver suburb of Aurora marked the beginning of a fatal encounter between police and Elijah McClain. The caller described the young Black man as "sketchy," citing his ski mask and raised hands. In reality, McClain…
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Purdue University dormitory stabbing suspect deemed competent for murder trial
Man Charged with Murder Found Competent to Stand Trial In a recent court development, a man accused of murder in the tragic stabbing death of his Purdue University dormitory roommate has been declared competent to stand trial. According to court records, doctors at Logansport State Hospital reached this decision after several months of treatment, as…
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Bryan Kohberger trial: Battle over cameras in court as Americans consume televised trials at record rates
Courtroom Cameras Debate in Idaho Student Murder Case Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the Idaho student murders, is set to appear in court today. The focus of the day: should cameras be allowed in the courtroom for future proceedings? Longtime media lawyer and general counsel to the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California,…
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Murdaugh’s lawyers screwed up motion for new trial: prosecutors
Attorney General Challenges Murdaugh’s New Trial Motion South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has criticized a recent motion by Alex Murdaugh’s defense team, terming it “defective.” This legal move seeks a new double murder trial for Murdaugh, citing allegations of jury tampering. In response, Wilson contends that the defense’s motion lacks the necessary procedural foundation.…
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Christina Ricci appears to criticise Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis after they wrote to judge during Danny Masterson trial | Ents & Arts News
Hollywood Actress Christina Ricci Speaks Out on Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ Support for Co-Star Convicted of Rape In a recent Instagram statement, Hollywood actress Christina Ricci addressed the controversy surrounding Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who had appealed to a judge for leniency in the sentencing of their former co-star, Danny Masterson, who was…
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Man convicted in Massachusetts for a 1985 murder gets new trial due to new DNA evidence
Massachusetts Judge Grants New Trial in Decades-Old Murder Case In a significant development, a Massachusetts judge has granted a new trial to Thomas Rosa, a man who was convicted of the 1985 murder of 18-year-old Gwendolyn Taylor. This decision comes after new DNA evidence emerged, raising questions about the accuracy of Rosa’s conviction. Background: A…