Juror spotlights phony photo frees theft defendant
In San Francisco jurors halted a theft case after a juror spotted a staged evidence photo. The liquor theft case hinged on a newspaper covering bottles in a cart ad that proved to be a Mother's Day ad. The judge dismissed the case after the discovery.
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Judge bars use of repressed memory testimony in NH case
A New Hampshire judge, William Groff of Hillsborough Superior Court, ruled that testimony based on repressed memories cannot be used by prosecutors. The decision followed more than a week of testimony and hinges on experts’ disagreement over scientific reliability. The ruling was issued on Tuesday and notes the ongoing proceedings.
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Prodigy Libility Ruling Could Change Online Service Duty
A New York judge ruled Prodigy Services Co is a publisher subject to libel rules in a $200 million Stratton Oakmont suit over fraud allegations posted on a Prodigy bulletin board in October. Stratton Oakmont may proceed with the libel filing. Prodigy vows possible appeal and defends its common carrier status.
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