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Federal Judge Probes Arguments in Controversial Removal Case for San Mateo County Sheriff

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In San Francisco, a federal judge expressed skepticism regarding an attorney’s plea to halt an impending hearing aimed at removing San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, who faces allegations of corruption. The hearing, set to begin on August 18, is part of an enforcement process under Measure A, an amendment approved by local voters earlier this year. During a session lasting about 30 minutes, Attorney Wilson Leung argued that the removal proceedings could infringe upon Corpus’s constitutional rights as an elected official, thereby causing her “irreparable harm.” His request to delay or cancel the hearing … Read more

Judge Rules Shooting Defendant Mentally Incompetent, Trial Delayed Amid Concerns Over Capacity and Safety

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Washington, D.C. — A man accused of a non-fatal shooting was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial during a court hearing on August 5. This ruling comes as Kevin Harrison, 24, faces multiple charges including unlawful discharge of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm stemming from an incident that occurred on June 26, 2023, on the 2100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the shooting. During the hearing, Harrison’s defense attorney, Patrick Nowak, requested a Jackson finding, which indicates that the defendant is unable to comprehend the charges … Read more

Judge Dismisses Sexual Harassment Claims Against Nathan Fletcher, Ex-Employee Plans Appeal

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SAN DIEGO — A judge has dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Nathan Fletcher, the former chair of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), stemming from allegations made by a former employee. The ruling came from San Diego Superior Court Judge Matthew Braner on Friday. The lawsuit was filed by Grecia Figueroa, who claimed that Fletcher persuaded MTS leaders to terminate her employment after she reported that he had sexually assaulted her and sent her explicit communications. In his ruling, Judge Braner found that Figueroa had not adequately provided critical evidence, including recordings and text messages … Read more

Trump Administration Seeks Unsealing of Grand Jury Evidence in Epstein and Maxwell Cases Amid Public Outcry for Transparency

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Trump administration has requested that courts make public the evidence presented to the grand juries that led to the indictments of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. However, the extent of information that may already be accessible to the public remains uncertain. The Justice Department submitted court documents indicating its intention to unseal exhibits from the grand jury proceedings, with provisions for redactions to protect the privacy of victims. This follows an earlier request for the release of transcripts from the grand jury sessions. The latest filings expand this request, … Read more