According to ESPN, Judge Susan Garsh heard arguments on Friday regarding the instructions she would give to the jury as the trial of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez neared its conclusion. Hernandez’s attorney, James Sultan, stressed the importance of … [Read more...] about Judge Hears Hernandez Jury Instruction Arguments
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Super Bowl Seating Case Set to go to Trial
On February 6, 2011, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium. According to the Dallas Morning News, a lawsuit was filed shortly after the game because 1,200 of the 15,000 temporary seats in the stadium were not completed in time … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Seating Case Set to go to Trial
Federal Court Rules Against NFL in Peterson Case
According to ESPN, U.S. District Judge David Doty has ruled that the NFL's arbitrator "failed to meet his duty" when deciding to uphold Adrian Peterson's suspension stemming from his child abuse case. This clears the way for Peterson to be immediately reinstated to the NFL. Judge … [Read more...] about Federal Court Rules Against NFL in Peterson Case
Federal Court to Hear Peterson Suspension Challenge
According to ESPN, U.S. District Court Judge David Doty will hear the NFL Player Association's challenge to Adrian Peterson's punishment stemming from his child abuse scandal. The NFLPA alleges that Commissioner Roger Goodell acted outside the scope of his authority when he chose … [Read more...] about Federal Court to Hear Peterson Suspension Challenge
Ray Rice Wins Appeal of Indefinite Suspension
According to ESPN, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice won his appeal of his indefinite suspension from the NFL on Friday. In her decision, United States District Judge Barbara S. Jones concluded that Rice did not lie or mislead Roger Goodell in Rice’s June interview … [Read more...] about Ray Rice Wins Appeal of Indefinite Suspension