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Local Princeton Lawyer Vies for Circuit Court Judge Position in Mercer County

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Princeton lawyer Ryan Flanigan has announced his bid for circuit court judge in Mercer County, West Virginia. Flanigan emphasized his extensive courtroom experience, spanning over 21 years and covering various areas of the law. He also highlighted his track record of fairness, having prosecuted and defended cases on behalf of individuals, businesses, and governmental agencies. Flanigan, a Mercer County native, believes that his deep understanding of the community values will enable him to serve effectively as a judge. In his press release, Flanigan pledged to uphold the professionalism and fairness of the court system. His … Read more

Former Justice of the Peace Convicted of Triple Murder Seeks New Death Penalty Trial, Citing Biased Judge and Inadequate Preparation

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TERRELL, Texas — Eric Williams, a former justice of the peace who committed a triple murder over a decade ago, is seeking a new death penalty trial, according to a court document. Williams alleges that his defense attorneys did not have sufficient time to prepare for trial or review the overwhelming evidence. He also claims that the judge was biased and that moving the case to Rockwall County did not provide him with a fair trial. In January 2013, Williams donned a tactical vest and black mask as he gunned down prosecutor Mark Hasse a … Read more

Previously Sealed Court Documents in Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit Unveiled, Revealing Names of Associates and Alleged Victims

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New York City – The first batch of court documents related to the settled lawsuit involving Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and accused sex offender, were released on Wednesday. The court records reveal that the majority of those named in the documents are not accused of any wrongdoing. The documents are expected to include the names of Epstein’s associates and alleged sexual abuse victims, although the identities of minor victims who have not testified or been publicly identified will remain sealed. These documents are part of a defamation lawsuit filed in 2015 against Epstein’s confidante, … Read more

Sarasota County Judge Dismisses Allegations of Juror Misconduct, Upholding $261 Million Damages Award to Kowalski Family Against All Children’s Hospital

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Sarasota County, Florida – A judge in Sarasota County has dismissed allegations of juror misconduct in a civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The hospital claimed that the misconduct was grounds for a new trial after a $261 million damages award was issued. Judge Hunter Carroll made the ruling after questioning jury foreman Paul Lengyel. The hospital’s attorneys had accused Lengyel of multiple instances of misconduct, including bias against their client and conducting his own research into the case. Lengyel was part of a six-person jury that found All Children’s Hospital guilty of … Read more