Neama Rahmani
Coverage of Neama Rahmani in the Nexus archive.
- Palisades Fire deadlock fuels fear that ideology is creeping into jury box — and Mangione could be next
A deadlocked jury in the Palisades Fire case has raised concerns about ideological influences in jury decisions, with fears that similar issues could affect Luigi Mangione's trial. Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of causing the fire, received a mistrial after jurors split 10-2, and a retrial is planned. Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani warns that public sympathy for Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could lead to jury nullification.
- Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's lawyers mirror notorious killer's tactical delay strategy: fmr prosecutor
Tyler Robinson faces charges for allegedly shooting and killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. His legal team is delaying the case through pretrial motions, mirroring strategies used by Bryan Kohberger's defense in a previous murder case to avoid the death penalty.
- Charlie Kirk assassination suspect's defense playing long game for possible death row appeal: legal expert
The defense team of Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, is playing a long game to create potential issues for a death penalty appeal. Judge Tony Graf will issue rulings on two defense motions, including delaying the preliminary hearing and banning cameras from the courtroom. The defense strategy aims to raise arguments for appeal, regardless of the judge's decisions.