GOVERNOR Arnold I. Palacios will seek guidance from the Office of the Attorney General and the CNMI judiciary regarding the appointment of a special prosecutor in the misconduct in public office case against former Gov. Ralph DLG Torres. On July 16, citing a conflict of interest, Judge Pro Tempore Arthur...

Palacios will seek guidance from OAG, judiciary in appointing special prosecutor

THE prosecution is incorrect in claiming that background or other broad questions cannot be responded to by an assertion of a privilege, attorney Keith Chambers said in a supplemental brief in support of his motion to dismiss the information against his client, Shayne Villanueva. Villanueva was charged by the Office...

Prosecution is incorrect, says Villanueva’s lawyer

Georgia State

You can’t make this stuff up … The massive racketeering trial of Young Thug and YSL, has been indefinitely halted. So what does that mean? Is mistrial imminent? Charges dropped? Thugger and company stay locked up until it picks back up again? Like, what is the word?. Some...

Young Thug YSL RICO Trial Suspended Indefinitely By Judge

Clarke County, MS

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Alabama State

Prosecutors recommended a lighter sentence for HoneyKomb Brazy, who faced up to 15 years in prison for a gun charge. HoneyKomb Brazy pleaded guilty to a felony gun charge in hopes of avoiding a harsh prison sentence in Alabama on Thursday (July 25). He admitted to being a felon in possession of a firearm after agreeing to a plea deal, per FOX 10 News in Mobile.

HoneyKomb Brazy Accepts Plea Deal In Federal Gun Case

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — The new judge presiding over the racketeering and gang prosecution of rapper Young Thug and several other defendants said Friday she plans to move forward expeditiously with the trial, which has already dragged on for more than a year. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker held a hearing with prosecutors and defense attorneys to understand any pending issues she needed to address and lay down some ground rules. Whitaker received the case after the first judge overseeing it, Chief Judge Ural Glanville, was removed. Two defendants had sought his recusal, citing a meeting the judge held with prosecutors and a state witness.  Jury selection began in January 2023 and took nearly 10 months. Opening statements were in November, and the prosecution has been presenting its case since then, calling dozens of witnesses.

New judge sets ground rules for long-running gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug

New York City, NY

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Missouri State

Law & Crime

The Missouri Supreme Court blocked the release of a wrongfully-convicted man Wednesday, issuing a last-minute order for him to stay incarcerated just as the man was exiting the prison facility and waiting for a ride. Christopher Dunn, 52, has served 34 years behind bars for the 1990 murder of 15-year-old Ricco Rogers. However, the evidence […]
The post ‘Morally and intellectually bankrupt’: Lawyer for exonerated man kept in prison slams last-minute order by Missouri Supreme Court first appeared on Law & Crime.

'Morally and intellectually bankrupt': Lawyer for exonerated man kept in prison slams last-minute order by Missouri Supreme Court

ABC News

The Missouri Supreme Court ordered that the release of Christopher Dunn from prison be stayed after the state attorney general appealed the Missouri man’s release.

State supreme court orders stay of man's release after vacated murder conviction

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

California State

Los Angeles Times

A judge recommended that Joe Dunn, a former O.C. politician, face a one-year probation term for misleading the State Bar's oversight board.

Former State Bar chief Joe Dunn lied about overseas travel expenses, judge rules

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Salon

Whole Foods has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing it of "illegally firing a worker who refused to remove her Black Lives Matter face mask and complained about racism," according to Nate Raymond with Reuters. The lawsuit originally "began as a proposed class action when it was filed...

Whole Foods reaches settlement over "illegal firing" of ex-employee stemming from BLM protesting

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

NewsBreak

Judge strikes Villanueva’s supplemental motion from record

SAYING that the supplemental motion filed by Shayne Villanueva “serves only to relitigate an issue raised prior to and developed at the July 8 hearing,” Superior...

Judge strikes Villanueva’s supplemental motion from record

Comments / 0