In a notable legal battle, U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, the oldest judge on the federal bench, lost her lawsuit challenging a suspension over concerns of mental deterioration. U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper dismissed her claims on Tuesday, ruling that the law underlying her suspension was constitutional. Judge Newman, who recently celebrated her 97th…
The Supreme Court of Maryland has decided that Marilyn Mosby, former Baltimore State’s Attorney, can maintain her law license while she appeals her federal convictions. This ruling overturns the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission’s attempt to suspend her license earlier this year. In a brief two-page order issued on Friday, the state’s highest court sided against…
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd was sent to jail on Wednesday, March 27, after her bond was revoked for testing positive for cocaine while awaiting trial on charges of coercion of a witness and harassment. Elected in 2022, Boyd faces accusations of coercing her former campaign manager, Lashanta Rudd, to provide false testimony…
In the latest development in the ongoing legal battle over Texas’ controversial migrant arrest law, a federal appeals court has upheld the decision to keep the law on hold, marking another twist in the high-stakes clash between state and federal authority. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 ruling late Tuesday, affirmed…
The Hollywood Police Department (HPD) has brought allegations against Felicia Smith, a 39-year-old teacher from South Florida, for her involvement in an inappropriate relationship with a student. Smith, who was employed at Driftwood Middle School, was taken into custody following the accusations but has since been released. As reported by Local 10 News, Smith disclosed…
Pennsylvania Judge Sonya M. McKnight finds herself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly attempting to murder her boyfriend, Michael McCoy, during a tumultuous relationship dispute. The saga began when McCoy, 57, informed McKnight that their relationship was over and insisted she vacate his home. Despite his repeated requests, McKnight reportedly refused to…
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