News

News

Waldo County Grand Jury Issues Multiple Indictments on Varied Charges, From Arson to Drug Trafficking

by

Belfast, Maine – A recent session of the Waldo County Grand Jury concluded with multiple indictments against several individuals for various alleged crimes, ranging from drug trafficking to burglary and arson. These legal actions underscore a broad spectrum of unlawful activities across the county, reflecting ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address crime in the region. Among those indicted were Matthew D. Hogan, 32, of Searsport, accused of domestic violence assault on August 19 in Belfast, and Robert A. Seger Jr., 35, of Frankfort, who faces charges of burglary, assault, and violating a condition of … Read more

North Carolina Amends ‘Raise the Age’ Law: Certain Felonies to Send 16, 17-Year-Olds to Adult Court Starting December

by

Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant amendment to North Carolina’s juvenile justice law, commonly known as “Raise the Age,” will soon change how 16 and 17-year-olds charged with specific felonies are processed in the state’s legal system. Starting on December 1, these teenagers will be tried as adults if they commit violent felonies, marking a departure from the state’s recent practices focusing on rehabilitation for young offenders. In 2019, North Carolina updated its juvenile justice laws, implementing the “Raise the Age” initiative, which ceased the automatic prosecution of 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanors … Read more

Jury to Decide Fate of Accused in Notorious Youth Center Abuse Case as Testimonies Conclude

by

MANCHESTER, N.H. — The trial against Bradley Asbury, accused in a high-profile abuse case emerging from the troubled past of the Sununu Youth Services Center, is approaching its conclusion. Set to end with closing arguments on Friday, the trial has drawn attention due to the serious allegations stemming from Asbury’s tenure at the facility, known for harrowing claims of misconduct against children. The case revolves around charges that Asbury was complicit in a grave incident in 1998, where Michael Gilpatrick, then a 14-year-old resident, was allegedly raped. Asbury occupied a key position as the house … Read more

Pakistani Journalist Arrested During Protest Coverage Released on Bail Amidst Accusations of Government Suppression

by

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A Pakistani journalist, who was detained under anti-terror legislation while investigating alleged fatalities during protests for the former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was granted bail and released on Saturday. The journalist, Matiullah Jan, a known TV presenter and YouTube journalist, was arrested late Wednesday amid his inquiries at Islamabad’s PIMS Hospital about reported deaths in the protests. According to his lawyer, Imaan Mazari, Jan faced charges of drug possession and the attempted murder of an on-duty policeman while allegedly under the influence. He was taken before a specialist anti-terrorism court in Islamabad … Read more