Most Brutal Verdict: Chanel Lewis Guilty in NYC Jogger Slaying
Chanel Lewis, of Brooklyn, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing jogger Karina Vetrano, according to an article from CNN. Authorities allege Lewis pulled Vetrano from a running path in August of 2016 then “sexually abused her and strangled her to death” near her home. After much media coverage and an “intense” investigation, Lewis was arrested in 2017. Prosecutors said Lewis made two separate confessions and there was also incriminating DNA evidence. The Legal Aid Society, which represented Lewis, is planning an appeal to the Appellate Division.
Most Healthy Verdict: J&J on the Hook for $120M Over Pelvic Mesh
Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has been ordered to pay $120 million after a jury handed down a verdict in Philadelphia related to the company’s pelvic mesh product, according to an article from The Legal Intelligencer. The company is on the hook for $100 million in punitive damages and $20 million in compensatory damages after it allegedly failed to warn users about the dangers of pelvic mesh products. The plaintiff, Susan McFarland, said the company’s TVT-O pelvic mesh eroded and caused pain and “chronic uterine tract infections.”
Most Bitter Verdict: Man Found Guilty in Arizona Murder Attacks His Lawyer
After Chet Jack Wadsworth Maley was found guilty of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, he allegedly took his aggression out on attorney Craig Kessler by punching him in the head, according to an article from azcentral. Maley was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing Roxanne Ortiz. The jury deliberated less than an hour before rendering a guilty verdict.
Most Political Verdict: Settlement Agreement Will Drop 4 of 5 Charges Against Andrew Gillum
An agreement between the Florida Commission on Ethics and former mayor of Tallahassee Andrew Gillum will mean four of five charges against the former pol will be dropped, although he will need to pay $5,000 for “accepting a gift of more than $100 from a lobbyist,” according to an articled from WTXL. Prior to the agreement, the ethics commission found probable cause Gillum, who was recently the Democratic nominee for governor, violated the law by accepting trips to New York and Costa Rica as well as tickets to the musical “Hamilton.” Gillum allegedly took gifts from entrepreneur Adam Corey as well as undercover FBI agents.
Most Savage Verdict: Harassment Suit Against Fred Savage Dismissed
After a court signed off on the dismissal, a lawsuit against Fred Savage has ended. However, it’s likely the case was settled, according to an article from TMZ. Savage allegedly harassed and assaulted Youngjoo Hwang, a female member of the crew on his TV show “The Grinder.” But, the suit was reportedly dismissed “with prejudice.” According to Savage, the allegations were investigated by FOX, but the network found no evidence to back her story. Hwang’s attorney, Anahita Sedaghatfa, said her client was “very pleased with the resolution reached in the case.”