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Court Begins Trial for Alleged Cult Leader ‘Natureboy’ Facing Mult Charges Including Rape and False Imprisonment

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Opening statements are set to commence on Thursday in the trial of Eligio Bishop, a self-proclaimed cult leader who is facing multiple charges including rape and false imprisonment. Bishop, also known as “Natureboy,” has been held without bond in DeKalb County Jail since his arrest in April 2022. A jury was selected for the trial on Wednesday. Prosecutors allege that Bishop led a cult called the “Carbon Nation” group. One of his former cult members, who identified herself as his girlfriend, accused him of posting revenge porn after she left him. … Read more

Portsmouth’s Housing Crisis: Dillon’s Law Hampers Efforts to Mandate Affordable Housing in New Developments

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is grappling with a pressing housing crisis driven by various factors, including population growth, limited land availability, and escalating construction costs. However, the city faces a significant roadblock in the form of Dillon’s Law, which restricts its authority to mandate affordable or workforce housing in new developments. Dillon’s Law, originating from an 1868 Iowa court case, imposes limitations on local governments’ powers, allowing them to take actions only explicitly permitted by state law. In terms of housing policy, this legal restriction hampers Portsmouth’s ability to implement measures that promote housing affordability and … Read more

Judge Reduces St. Paul’s Record Jury Award in Excessive Force Case, Cuts $10 Million to $2.5 Million

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Minneapolis, MN – A federal judge has reduced the record jury award given to the family of Cordale Handy, a man fatally shot by St. Paul police in 2017. The award, initially set at $10 million in compensatory damages, has been decreased to $2.5 million after the city of St. Paul appealed the decision. U.S. District Judge David Doty described the original award as “patently excessive” and argued that it did not align with the limited evidence presented during the trial. Handy, who was under the influence of bath salts at the time of the … Read more

YouTuber Ruby Franke Sentenced to Four to 60 Years in Prison for Child Abuse, Refuses to Appeal – Takes Responsibility for Actions

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Prominent YouTuber Ruby Franke has made an announcement regarding her child abuse case. Franke, who recently pleaded guilty to four charges, has decided not to appeal her sentence. After receiving a punishment of four to 60 years in prison, capped at the maximum of 30 years by the state, she has accepted her fate. According to a spokesperson from her attorney at Winward Law, Franke has taken full responsibility for her actions and is prepared to serve her time in prison. The decision comes after a hearing on February 20, … Read more