After three days of struggling to find jurors who didn’t already have strong feelings about Donald Trump and his eponymous company—a difficult undertaking in liberal New York City—defense lawyers at the last minute chose to settle.
After three days of struggling to find jurors who didn’t already have strong feelings about former President Donald Trump and his eponymous company—a difficult undertaking in liberal New York City—defense lawyers at the last minute chose to settle.
A lawyer representing the Trump Organization, Jeffrey Goldman, was overheard telling the judge that everything was golden—and that nearly everyone had finished signing “the agreement.” “The parties all agree that the plaintiffs in the action, and all people, have a right to engage in peaceful protest on public sidewalks,” read a joint statement, which was also signed by Trump Organization defense lawyerIn court, Habba declined to discuss the terms of the settlement. She signed the agreement at 12:32 p.m. Benjamin Dictor, who represents the protesters, said, “The matter has been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
The Bronx—a diverse, blue-collar borough known for its no-nonsense street smarts—is famous for the way juries there often reward plaintiffs with outsized awards, especially when punishing corporations and the rich., civil rights lawyers have described Bronx jurors’ “Robinhood-ism,” and the way “they take from the rich and give to the rest of us.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Victims of fatal Bronx fire mourned at Brooklyn funeral | amNewYorkThe four victims of Sunday's deadly Bronx fire were laid to rest Tuesday at a funeral in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Read more »
Tributes held at Morrisania deli partly run by family decimated by Sunday's Bronx house fireThey lit candles, signed messages of love, and even wept in remembrance of Ahmed Saleh, his daughter and brothers.
Read more »
Coyotes spotted in the BronxResidents in a neighborhood in the Bronx say they hear howling at night and have seen coyotes roaming the streets.
Read more »
Coyote spotted in the Bronx; more likely live in areaResidents in a neighborhood in the Bronx say they hear howling at night and wonder if coyotes are on the prowl. Well, they're right.
Read more »
Kids with diabetes get their own special Halloween event in the BronxA children's hospital in the Bronx is helping kids with diabetes enjoy a fun and healthy alternative to a Halloween tradition.
Read more »