Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Updated 11:11 am CST, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Barbara Lagoa, center, Governor Ron DeSantis' pick for the Florida Supreme Court, speaks after being introduced, as DeSantis and Lt. Gov Jeanette Nunez, left, look on, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Miami. Barbara Lagoa, center, Governor Ron DeSantis' pick for the Florida Supreme Court, speaks after being introduced, as DeSantis and Lt. Gov Jeanette Nunez, left, look on, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Miami. Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 Barbara Lagoa, center, Governor Ron DeSantis' pick for the Florida Supreme Court, speaks after being introduced, as DeSantis and Lt. Gov Jeanette Nunez, left, look on, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Miami. … [Read more...] about DeSantis picks female Cuban-American for state’s high court
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Witness tells court gang ‘held down Tavis as he was stabbed’
PUBLISHED: 13:20 09 January 2019 | UPDATED: 13:38 09 January 2019 Jane Hunt Tavis Spencer-Aitkens Pictire: SUPPLIED BY FAMILY Archant A witness in the Tavis Spencer-Aitkens murder trial has described seeing a group of hooded youths jump on the teenager on the day he was stabbed. Packard Avenue in Ipswich Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWNThe witness told a jury at Ipswich Crown Court that he was at a house in Packard Avenue, Ipswich on the afternoon of June 2 when he saw 17-year-old Tavis run past the window and slip over.He described seeing Tavis crawl over a driveway before three or four males with their hoods up jumped on him and then lay on him to keep him down.The witness, who cannot be identified, said he saw at least two of the males “thumping” Tavis and demonstrated what he saw by punching his fist forward level with his side.“I think it was three or four times,” he added.He told the court that Tavis had been lying on his side … [Read more...] about Witness tells court gang ‘held down Tavis as he was stabbed’
Suit attacking Super Bowl ticket policies meets court defeat
TRENTON, N.J. — A lawsuit claiming the NFL violated New Jersey's consumer fraud laws with its ticketing policies for the 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium has been dealt a defeat in court. New Jersey's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the NFL didn't violate the laws when it released 1 percent of tickets to fans through a lottery. The rest of the tickets were withheld for teams, sponsors and other insiders. A New Jersey man's federal lawsuit claimed he was forced to pay more than double the face value for a ticket on the secondary market because of the NFL's policy. Josh Finkelman has sought class-action status for himself and thousands of other fans. A federal appeals court ruled the suit could go forward depending on how New Jersey's Supreme Court ruled. … [Read more...] about Suit attacking Super Bowl ticket policies meets court defeat
Accused shooter in death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes expected in court
By Brian Rogers Updated 5:00 am CST, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 This photo provided by the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston shows Larry D. Woodruffe. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the 24-year-old Woodruffe was charged Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, with capital murder in the Dec. 30 slaying of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes. >>Learn more about the slaying of Jazmine Barnes in the photos that follow... less This photo provided by the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston shows Larry D. Woodruffe. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the 24-year-old Woodruffe was charged Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, with capital ... more Photo: Associated Press Photo: Associated Press Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Image 1 of 14 This photo provided by the Harris County Sheriff's … [Read more...] about Accused shooter in death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes expected in court
Japan demands talks over Korean court’s Nippon Steel decision
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Wednesday demanded talks with South Korea over a Korean court compensation award against a Japanese company for using forced labourers during World War Two, saying all such claims were settled decades ago. Ties between the Asian neighbours have been frosty since the court ruled in October that Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp <5401.T> should pay 100 million won (£70,020) to each of four South Korean plaintiffs. The court on Tuesday approved a request by the plaintiffs to seize assets held by Nippon Steel in South Korea. Japan's Foreign Ministry summoned South Korea's ambassador to demand consultation, based on an article of a 1965 treaty that normalised ties between the two sides. It was the first time the article has been invoked, the foreign ministry said. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference that the court decision was "extremely regrettable". Nippon Steel said its joint venture with South Korean … [Read more...] about Japan demands talks over Korean court’s Nippon Steel decision