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Grand jury empaneled in Stephen Smith death case: lawyer

11/01/2026

Stephen Smith, pictured on the right, died under suspicious circumstances in July 2015.A grand jury is hearing evidence in the death of Stephen Smith, an openly gay teenager found dead in the middle of a road in South Carolina in 2015, according to a lawyer for Smith’s mother. Smith’s death, and his family’s questions surrounding it, received renewed attention through the prosecution of Alex Murdaugh for the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. Smith was a classmate of Murdaugh’s eldest son, Buster. “I can say there’s a grand jury empaneled and I think substantial progress is being made,” Eric Bland, an attorney representing Smith’s mother, Sandy Smith, told Law&Crime.…

The History of Platinum Engagement Rings

07/01/2026

Platinum engagement rings have been popular for over a century. They are known for their durability, beauty, and rarity. The Early Years Platinum was first discovered in South America in the early 16th century. However, it was not until the late 19th century that platinum began to be used in jewelry. In 1882, the American jeweler Charles Tiffany began to market platinum as a luxury metal. He also introduced the idea of using platinum for engagement rings. The Rise of Platinum Engagement Rings Platinum engagement rings quickly became popular. They were seen as a more luxurious and exclusive alternative to gold engagement rings.…

Lawyer splits with Trump in CNN case, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’

04/01/2026

June 16 (Reuters) – A lawyer who resigned last week from defending Donald Trump in the criminal case over his handling of classified documents said in a court filing Friday that “irreconcilable differences” have left him unable to represent the former president in an unrelated defamation lawsuit against CNN. Jim Trusty, a former US Justice Department official, filed a notice in Florida federal court asking a judge for approval to withdraw from the CNN case. Trusty said he “can no longer effectively and properly represent” the former president. Trusty did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for Trump thanked Trusty for his work on the case and said the lawsuit was “entering a new phase.”…

Trump lawyer who quit docs case quits CNN defamation suit

28/12/2025

James Trusty, attorney for Donald Trump, appears on “Meet the Press” in Washington, DC, April 9, 2023. NBCUniversal | Getty ImagesAn attorney who quit the team defending Donald Trump in the criminal classified documents case said Friday he would no longer represent the former president in a separate defamation lawsuit against CNN. The lawyer, Jim Trusty, said in a court filing that his request to withdraw from the $475 million civil suit “is based upon irreconcilable differences” with Trump. “Counsel can no longer effectively and properly represent Plaintiff,” Trusty wrote in the filing in US District Court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.…

Woman guilty in ‘calculated’ murder of Toronto lawyer Scott Rosen

11/12/2025

Toronto lawyer Scott Rosen was no stranger to heated litigation, representing business clients and acting as counsel in shareholders, real estate and commercial lease disputes for more than 25 years. And while the 52-year-old did not shy away from forceful advocacy, even his most contentious matters stayed courteous and civil. So when an assailant poured phosphoric acid on his head as he descended the stairs to an underground parking lot near his midtown Toronto office on March 28, 2018, Rosen figured it was a random attack by someone who was mentally ill. This, despite the fact the culprit resembled Anh Chiem, whom he was suing on behalf of her former son-in-law.…

Donald Trump Won’t Testify In E. Jean Carroll Case: Lawyer

01/12/2025

Donald Trump’s lawyer confirmed on Tuesday that the former president would not testify in the rape case brought forward by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, multiple news outlets reported.Carroll sued Trump for battery and defamation, alleging that he had raped her in the mid-1990s at Bergdorf Goodman, a luxury department store in Manhattan. She first came forward with these allegations in 2019.According to Politico, US District Judge Lewis Kaplan asked Trump’s lawyer Joe Tacopina several times whether the former president would testify. On Tuesday, Tacopina confirmed that Trump had decided not to.But the jurors will still hear from him at the trial, as the court is expected to hear a 45-minute videotaped deposition of Trump responding to Carroll’s allegations.…

US judge rejects Trump lawyer’s mysterious request in rape case | Courts News

18/11/2025

Trump lawyer accused judge of bias as US writer E Jean Carroll’s civil lawsuit continues into second week in New York.The United States judge overseeing the rape case against Donald Trump has denied a request for a mistrial, after a lawyer for the former president accused Judge Lewis Kaplan of ruling in a biased manner against Trump. In an 18-page letter filed early on Monday in Manhattan federal court, lawyer Joe Tacopina accused Kaplan of being biased against Trump, including in the jury’s presence, during the civil proceedings that began last week. Tacopina said the effect of Kaplan’s rulings “manifests a deeper learning towards one party over another”, including in comments where the judge “openly expresses favoritism”.…

Ed Sheeran copyright case: Songwriter’s lawyer points to ‘smoking gun’

10/11/2025

Musician Ed Sheeran was in Manhattan federal court Tuesday as a copyright infringement trial got underway involving alleged similarities between his Grammy-winning song “Thinking Out Loud” and the Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On.” Sheeran, seated in a dark suit and tie at the defense table, listened to the opening statements in the case, which was brought forth by the heirs to “Let’s Get It On” co-writer Ed Townsend. “If you remember nothing else about this trial, about this case, simply remember it is about giving credit where credit is due,” said renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who represents the heirs of Townsend.…