Recent Articles from Bridgetower Media Newswires
Due Process- Deliberate Indifference to Unjust Imprisonment
Sabo’s probation term exceeded the maximum limit prescribed by Wisconsin law.
Sentencing Guidelines-Armed Career Criminal Act
Denny Anderson was convicted in 2012 for possessing a firearm as a felon, stemming from an incident where he fired at an individual while using racial slurs.
Post-Conviction Petition-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
In 2014, Allan Kustok was convicted of the murder of his wife, Anita "Jeannie" Kustok. Kustok asserted that his wife had either accidentally shot herself or taken her own life.
Insurer Duty to Defend
In 2003, the City of Chicago engaged Walsh Construction Company to oversee the construction of a canopy and curtain wall system at O’Hare International Airport.
Class Action
Scott, a former pretrial detainee at the Cook County Jail, initiated a class action lawsuit against Cook County and its sheriff. Scott alleged that the county failed to provide adequate dental care to him and other pretrial detainees, thereby violating their rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.
Land Use
The Greenwald Family Limited Partnership, a landowner based in the Village of Mukwonago, Wisconsin, had enjoyed a positive and collaborative relationship with the Village over the years, working together on various development ventures.
Inciting a Riot- Constitutionality of the Anti-Riot Act
Betts faced indictment for inciting a riot under the Anti-Riot Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2101, following his posting of a flyer on Facebook calling for a riot at a Champaign, Illinois mall.
Tax-Bankruptcy-Jurisdiction
The Bushes faced a $100,000 tax debt, with the IRS seeking a 75% fraud penalty while the Bushes proposed a 20% negligence penalty.
Statute of Limitations-Sentencing Guidelines
Kelly, a music industry professional was accused of sexually abusing underage girls in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Postconviction Relief-Attorney Conflict of Interest
Henyard faced eight drug-related felonies in Wisconsin. During his preliminary hearing, Court Commissioner Frank Parise presided.
Title IX- Due Process Clause
John Doe, a medical student at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis faced allegations of physical abuse from another student, Jane Roe, with whom he allegedly had a romantic relationship.
CIA is obstructing justice and witness tampering in Havana Syndrome cover up, attorney says
"The walls of opportunity to be on the right side of history are closing in on the government" - Attorney Mark Zaid.
Legal News
- NAACP: No consequences for UWM Pro-Palestinian protesters shows ‘bias’ and ‘privilege’
- New complaints filed against Northwestern over Kenosha football hazing scandal
- Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
- Reckless driving on Brown Deer Road results in fatal collision
- Lavinia Goodell 150th Anniversary commemoration to be held June 17
- WisGOP reacts to vice president’s Wisconsin visit
- Former prosecutor suspended for unwelcome contact during legal conference
- One Wisconsin Attorney’s misconduct ‘in a league of its own’
- Wisconsin election fraud charge issued from November 2022 general election
- Indigenous consultant accuses NHL’s Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment
- Man pleads guilty in theft of Arnold Palmer green jacket, other Masters memorabilia from Augusta
- KS Governor cites competition concerns while vetoing measure for school gun-detection technology
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