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Man Faces Judge After Alleged Attempted Kidnapping at Miami Beach CVS

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Miami Beach, FL – A man accused of attempting to kidnap a child inside a CVS pharmacy in Miami Beach appeared before a judge for the first time on Sunday. The suspect, 26-year-old Nicolas Metternich Sternaman, had previously refused to appear in court last week. Sternaman has been charged with kidnapping a child under 13 and has been denied bond by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Lourdes Simon. During the hearing, the state expressed their intention to review the surveillance video evidence to determine if it constituted an attempted kidnapping. Miami Beach Police reported that Sternaman had … Read more

Exploitation and Neglect: National Guard Members Accused of Abusing Vulnerable Migrants at Buffalo Hotels

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Buffalo, New York – National Guard members stationed at hotels in Buffalo where migrants await asylum hearings are facing a federal lawsuit that accuses them of sexually exploiting the vulnerable population. The migrants, who describe feeling isolated and unsafe in their living conditions, have reported living in unclean rooms and experiencing limited access to the outside world. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, names the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, six New York National Guard members, and several employees of DocGo, the contractor hired by New York City … Read more

Kenosha County Judge Candidate Blames Racism for Jury Trial Loss: Will This Affect His Future Decisions on the Bench?

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Kenosha County, Wisconsin – Kenosha County residents will soon choose a replacement for Judge Bruce E. Schroder. Governor Tony Evers appointed Frank Gagliardi, a long-time Democrat, to the position, and Gagliardi was sworn in on January 23, 2024. Court Commissioner William Michel, also a Democrat, applied for the post as well. Heather Iverson, the only conservative candidate, decided not to seek the appointment. The three candidates participated in a forum on January 29, which was aired on February 3, 2024. During the forum, they expressed their desire to be elected to the 6-year term. Gagliardi … Read more

Detained and Released: Immigration Crimes Bear No Jail Time Under Emergency Laws

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MELBOURNE, Australia – Two dozen individuals who were released from immigration detention have been charged with crimes, although none of them have been imprisoned under emergency laws. In December 2023, the government rushed through powers that allowed the responsible minister to apply for community safety or supervision orders. These orders granted the authorities the ability to lock up or closely monitor individuals who had been released from detention. However, as of January 31, no applications had been made to enforce these powers. The release of 149 people was triggered by a High Court ruling on … Read more