In Chesapeake 'Pokemon Go' murder trial, prosecution nears end of case

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In Chesapeake 'Pokemon Go' murder trial, prosecution nears end of case Video VideoCHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- The prosecution is nearing the end of its case against Johnathan Cromwell. Prosecutors say 60-year-old Jiansheng Chen was a grandfather who was playing Pokemon Go when he was killed on January 26, 2017. PREVIOUS: Defense, prosecution make opening statements in 'Pokemon Go' murder trialChen was shot five times. "I drew my firearm and was yelling 'stop the car,' 'stop the car,'" Cromwell told police. After the shooting, Cromwell told his friend who was doing a ride-along to grab his medical kit from the car and call 911.

'Pokemon Go' Creator Agrees to Tighter Leash on Virtual Creatures to End Class Action

After fighting over the meaning of "trespass" in the digital age, Niantic agrees to a system for resolving nuisance complaints, removals of Pokemon gyms near homes, an independent audit, and more. The class action consolidated many nuisance lawsuits filed in 2016 upon the record-breaking release of Pokemon Go. Was Niantic liable for trespass because it placed virtual items on private property without consent? Or did Niantic need to have knowledge that its actions would be substantially certain to result in the trespass by Pokemon Go players? Could Niantic be absolved by its policies admonishing players to stay off private property?

Shiny Meltan Appearing in 'Pokemon Go'

as mentioned in Shiny Pokemon have alternate coloration than normal Pokemon and are usually quite rare. Meltan is the new Mythical Pokemon discovered last fall before the release of Pokemon: Let's Go. The Pokemon is only available in Pokemon Go, but can be transferred to Pokemon: Let's Go like a usual Kanto Pokemon. Players can obtain a Mystery Box by transferring Pokemon from Pokemon Go to the Pokemon: Let's Go Nintendo Switch games. Unlike other Shiny Pokemon, it appears that Shiny Meltan will only appear in Pokemon Go for a limited time.