Category Archives: Jury issues

Well, At Least We Know Allen Charges Work – Blankenship Jury Verdict

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

The trial of Donald Blankenship has been all over the media. I’ve written about it here and here and here and here. Today, the jury reached its verdict. It found Mr. Blankenship guilty on one charge of conspiracy to avoid … Continue reading →

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The Impossible Standard to Change Venue–The Massey Mine Case Is Still in West Virginia

Posted on November 10, 2015 by

I’ve posted before about the upcoming criminal trial of Don Blankenship’s involvement in the Massey Mine disaster. The trial started on October 1 and is still going. It’s going to be a long one. Back in February, Mr. Blankenship filed … Continue reading →

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First, We’ll Blame the Lawyers: Second Circuit Grants New Trial in Remarkable Jury Taint Case

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

This is the kind of case that wakes up lawyers in a cold sweat at night. The Second Circuit recently granted a new trial to a defendant after the trial court found that he had waived his right to a … Continue reading →

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