“When a juror is unable to relate to a person accused of a crime, the defendant is more likely to face stiffer penalties, up to and including life in prison,” said Charlotte, N.C.-based Attorney Darlene Harris, who after trying a recent murder trial, spoke to a White male juror who shared that a lot of the jurors could not understand the African American defendant.
Legal, political experts weigh in on new elections reform and subsequent lawsuit
Legal battle ahead for Florida elections law
and last updated 2021-05-06 21:02:11-04
After a partisan battle in the Florida legislature, Governor Ron Desantis signed major elections reform into law. It s already facing legal challenges. Now, legal and political experts weigh in on what could happen in the courtroom and what this means for future elections. I think you just don t know what the impact is going to be, ABC Action News political analyst Dr. Susan Macmanus said.
She believes it s too early to tell how sweeping reforms could affect Florida voters for better or for worse, but she could say with certainty there will be budget discussions.
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Tips to keep you safe from ticks and Lyme Disease
Ticks are tiny and can crawl under your clothing and also affect family pets. Stay on maintained trails and always do a tick check after hikes. Author: Jeremy Downing Updated: 8:33 PM EDT April 26, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio With the warmer weather ramping up and more of us heading outdoors, the risk of disease-carrying ticks is increasing.
Dr. Jeff Swartz with Mercy Health says ticks are a concern because if they bite you, they can pass on any number of diseases. Probably the most famous is Lyme disease that we hear about all the time, (but there s also) Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, and several other diseases, he said.
Local demonstration organizers, legal experts react to Chauvin verdict
Local reaction to the Derek Chauvin verdict
and last updated 2021-04-21 05:08:28-04
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. â The killing of George Floyd impacted all corners of the country, including Florida.
After a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Floyd, some are calling the verdict a sign of hope and justice.
âIt shows us we are now moving in the right direction,â said Elijah McGill.
Last June, McGill organized a peaceful march and protest in Clearwater calling for change in the wake of Floydâs death. On Tuesday, he listened as the verdict was read.