publiclawlibrary.org

Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Request to Delay Civil Trial Amidst Wife’s Tragic Loss

by

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the start of his civil trial against E Jean Carroll has been denied by Judge Lewis A Kaplan. Trump had sought a one-week postponement, stating that he needed to console his wife Melania following the death of her mother, Amalija Knavs. The trial is set to begin on January 16, 2024 as scheduled. In a court order issued on Friday, Judge Kaplan extended his condolences to the Trump family and the rest of Knavs’ family. The order stated that the trial would proceed as planned … Read more

Former Employees File Lawsuit Against Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Alleging Hostile Work Environment and Gender-Based Favoritism

by

SUGAR LAND, Texas – Former employees of Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Daryl Smith, Sr., are accusing him of creating a hostile work environment that put officers at risk. The lawsuit, filed in November, alleges inappropriate contact and gender-based favoritism by Smith, and claims that Fort Bend County officials did not protect the complainants. According to the lawsuit, Smith, who denies the allegations, favored female employees who welcomed his advances and retaliated against those who did not and complained. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that Smith promoted unqualified individuals to positions of authority, which jeopardized the … Read more

Clearfield County Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Child Assault and Endangerment Case

by

Clearfield, Pennsylvania – After a swift deliberation that lasted less than an hour, a Clearfield County jury found Jeremy Sipe guilty of assault and child endangerment. The 45-year-old resident of Croft stood accused of causing head and facial injuries to a 16-month-old boy in 2022. The jury convicted Sipe on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault. During the trial, the child’s mother testified that she witnessed Sipe walking away from their home in Goshen Township with her son. When they returned, the little boy’s face was bloodied and swollen. Sipe, … Read more

Busy Weekend for Loveland Police Department: Vehicle Trespass, Fraud, and Accidents Fill the Blotter

by

LOVELAND, Colorado – The Loveland Police Department has reported a series of incidents that occurred on Friday and Saturday. These incidents include vehicle trespass, fraud, assaults, and several vehicle accidents without injuries. On Friday, the police received reports of vehicle trespass in the 1400 block of North Denver Avenue and the 2500 block of Brittany Drive. Another report of fraud came from the 200 block of East 42nd Street. In the afternoon, a vehicle accident without injury occurred at the intersection of 37th Street and Butternut Drive. The police department itself was a scene of … Read more