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March 25 Deadline Looms for Parties to Contest Judge McAfee’s Ruling in Trump’s Election Interference Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – Parties involved in the Trump election interference case are facing a March 25 deadline to appeal Judge Scott McAfee’s ruling. The ruling allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue overseeing the case. Both Willis and the defense attorneys have the option to pursue an appeal for different reasons. According to Georgia law, either side must first seek McAfee’s permission to appeal his ruling within the next 10 days. McAfee is then required to respond to the request. This puts the deadline for seeking permission to appeal at March 25. If … Read more

Congressman Matt Gaetz to Testify Under Oath in Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct with Teenage Girl

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Tallahassee, Florida: Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has been served a subpoena to testify under oath in a civil lawsuit connected to his friendship with former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg and allegations of sexual relations with a teenage girl. The woman, referred to as A.B., filed the lawsuit and her attorneys from Spark Justice Law issued the subpoena on Thursday, requiring Gaetz to provide his testimony on April 5. The list of topics for questioning has not been disclosed. The U.S. Department of Justice made the decision in February 2023 not to prosecute Gaetz … Read more

Gary Man Faces Decades Behind Bars for Fatal Shooting at 5th Avenue Gas Station

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GARY, Ind. – A Gary man was found guilty on Wednesday for a fatal shooting at a gas station on 5th Avenue. Aaron Sawyer, 26, now faces a sentence of 45 to 65 years for the murder. Additionally, he is looking at another seven years for a firearms enhancement, according to his attorney, John Cantrell. The exact date for his sentencing has yet to be determined. Sawyer, identified as the gunman, was charged in connection with the shooting death of Dorell Townsend, 22, who was also from Gary, on May 31, 2020. Terry Horton, Sawyer’s … Read more

Legal Finance Leader, Counsel Financial, Expands Capabilities with New Managing Director

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Counsel Financial, a firm specializing in litigation finance and loan servicing, has announced the appointment of Nicholas (Nick) D’Aquilla, Esq. as its new Managing Director. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s capabilities in finance and servicing. D’Aquilla brings extensive experience in the mass tort industry, having worked as a civil defense litigator for the Louisiana Department of Justice and contributing to the administration of over $20 billion in mass tort settlements. D’Aquilla’s expertise lies in administering complex settlements, particularly in high-profile cases related to environmental, pharmaceutical, medical device, and … Read more