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Judge Excludes Testimony of Deceased Witness in Brandon Crump Jr.’s Trial for Killing of Rowan Sweeney

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Youngstown, Ohio – Testimony from a deceased witness to the killing of 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney will not be admitted as evidence in the upcoming trial of defendant Brandon Crump Jr., ruled Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge Anthony D’Apolito on Friday. The ruling came after attorneys in the case exchanged filings and made oral arguments before Judge D’Apolito. Crump’s attorney, Lou DeFabio, argued that the testimony given by the witness, Yarnell Green Jr., in 2021 was related to a different charge faced by Crump at the time, not the charges currently faced by Crump, which include … Read more

Legal Battle Looms as Birmingham City Jail Files Lawsuit Against Jefferson County Sheriff

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Birmingham, Alabama – A lawsuit has been filed against Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway following a contentious situation involving the Birmingham City Jail. According to court documents, several individuals arrested by Birmingham police officers for on-sight violations were turned away from the Jefferson County Jail in October 2023. The arresting officers were informed that Sheriff Pettway had implemented a policy only accepting inmates with a warrant issued by a Jefferson County magistrate. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Chief of Police Scott Thurmond engaged in conversations with Sheriff Pettway, ultimately confirming the restrictive policy. However, after … Read more

Secretive Virginia Vice: Grand Jury Indicts Suspected Brothel Network Operators

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FAIRFAX, Virginia – A grand jury has indicted the operators of an alleged brothel network in Fairfax, Virginia. The indictment comes as authorities crack down on illegal activities in the area. The alleged brothel network is said to have operated across several locations in Fairfax. The operators have been charged with multiple counts, including money laundering, conspiracy, and maintaining a bawdy place. The indictment is the result of a lengthy investigation by law enforcement agencies looking into illicit activities in the region. The probe revealed that the alleged brothels were disguised as massage parlors and … Read more

Wave of Fraudulent Claims Threatens $21 Billion Payout for Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims

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ATLANTA, GA – The government’s plan to compensate victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina has led to a surge in fraudulent claims, posing a significant challenge to what could be one of the largest mass tort cases in history. Lawyers and auditors have detected numerous suspicious claims, many of which were based on doctored medical records and false reports of illnesses. Some claimants were even recruited through call centers based in India. This wave of fraudulent claims has been particularly damaging to the Camp Lejeune case due to several factors. The … Read more