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Judge Upholds Special Counsel’s Request to Keep Government Witnesses’ Identities Secret in Trump’s Criminal Case

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Palm Beach, Florida – The judge presiding over the criminal case against former President Donald Trump for his alleged mishandling of classified documents has agreed to protect the identities of government witnesses. US District Judge Aileen Cannon ruled on Tuesday that the names and identifiable information of potential witnesses would be redacted due to concerns for their safety. This decision comes after Trump’s failed attempts to delay his trial, which is set to begin on April 15. While the judge agreed to keep witness names secret, she declined to block the disclosure of witness statements, … Read more

Dolton Trustee Andrew Holmes Faces Accusations of Sexual Assault: Mayor Accused of Cover-Up

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DOLTON, Illinois – Dolton Trustee and renowned Chicago activist Andrew Holmes is facing allegations of sexual assault. A former employee of Dolton, along with a Dolton police officer, filed a lawsuit accusing Holmes of the assault, and claiming that Mayor Tiffany Henyard attempted to cover it up for her own protection. Both Holmes and Henyard are named as defendants in the suit. The Las Vegas Police Department has confirmed that they are currently carrying out an ongoing investigation into Holmes. According to the lawsuit, Mayor Henyard and over a dozen others attended a conference in … Read more

Hailey Man Faces Jury Trial for Felony Charges of Child Exploitation and Possession of Child Pornography

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Hailey, Idaho – A Hailey man is set to face a jury trial in Blaine County on charges of sexually exploiting children and possessing child pornography. David Sebastian Hanks III, 21, was apprehended in Boise on May 15, 2023, by a special agent collaborating with the FBI, as per federal court records. If convicted of all three charges, Hanks could potentially be sentenced to 80 years in federal prison, in addition to a maximum fine of $750,000. The indictments, filed on May 9, 2023, by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kassandra J. McGrady, allege that Hanks coerced … Read more

Norton Rose Fulbright Adds Renowned Litigation Lawyer Justin VandenBout to Houston Team

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HOUSTON – Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has announced the addition of experienced litigation lawyer Justin VandenBout as a partner in their Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort practice team. VandenBout, who previously practiced at Chamberlain Hrdlicka, brings with him extensive experience in commercial litigation, product liability litigation, insurance coverage, and mass tort litigation. He has represented clients in various federal and state courts across the United States. VandenBout is highly regarded and has been recognized by several publications as one of the top lawyers in Texas for business litigation. His expertise and skills … Read more