Recent Articles from KIMBERLY ATKINS, BridgeTower Media Newswires
Failure to Protect Prisoner
On July 4, 2021, Wallmow was arrested for violating his probation and was placed in Oneida County jail. Upon his booking, Wallmow denied any suicidal tendencies or mental health issues.
Class Action-IDOC Policy Restricting Contact
The case concerns a class action lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) by four parents convicted of sex offenses and undergoing mandatory supervised release (MSR).
Employment Law-Retaliation
Songie Adebiyi, formerly the Vice President of Student Services at South Suburban College in Illinois, was terminated in 2019 purportedly due to performance issues.
Racial Discrimination
When DISH and DirecTV Network declined to pay broadcast fees to Circle City Broadcasting for rights to carry the company’s two Indianapolis-based television stations, the dispute entered federal court.
Unlawful Pretrial Detention
Washington and Howard were charged with first-degree murder and detained for over a year before being acquitted.
Withdrawal of Guilty Plea
Aron faced indictment by a grand jury for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, contravening 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1).
Mootness Fees-Standing to Intervene
Six suits, filed under the federal securities laws, present questions about “mootness fees” in federal litigation.
Constitutionality of Stop-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Lickers was convicted of transporting and possessing child pornography based on evidence discovered on his devices, seized during a traffic stop and subsequent arrest for drug possession.
Admissibility of Evidence
Gay, a convicted felon, was found guilty of possessing firearms and ammunition, offenses he was barred from due to prior convictions.
Defense counsel: ‘Trump had nothing to do with’ false business records
Defense: The state’s case is "baseless," further arguing the former president has not committed a crime.
History made in Trump New York trial opening statements
Voir dire concluded Friday with 12 jurors being sworn in as a Florida man lit himself on fire outside of the Manhattan courthouse.
Prosecutor won’t bring charges against Wisconsin lawmaker over fundraising scheme
Wisconsin prosecutor won't bring charges against a Republican lawmaker accused of trying to evade state campaign finance laws in order to unseat the powerful speaker of the Assembly.
Legal News
- UW-Madison pro-Palestine protesters spark debate over free speech laws
- DEA to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift
- Wisconsin opens public comment on constitutional amendment regarding election officials
- Court upholds Milwaukee police officer’s firing for posting racist memes
- FCC fines wireless carriers millions for sharing user locations without consent
- Wisconsin Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments in absentee voting case
- Attorney General Kaul joins multistate coalition to defend U.S. EPA’s light-duty vehicle emission standards
- State Bar of Wisconsin names election winners
- Protests erupt on college campuses throughout Midwest, and U.S. over war in Gaza
- Newly filed report with federal court seeks Havana Syndrome transparency
- Questions of transparency, leadership responsibility linger over State Bar trust
- Firm demands $4.3M in dispute with Wisconsin client
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