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Elmira Attorney Bryan Maggs Vies for New Family Court Judge Position in Chemung County

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ELMIRA, N.Y. – Chemung County in New York will soon have a second Family Court judge, with attorney Bryan Maggs announcing his candidacy for the position. The addition of this new role was made possible by state legislation passed last year, which amended the state’s Judiciary Law and Family Court Act to allocate additional judges across various jurisdictions. As a registered Republican, Maggs, who brings 23 years of experience as a trial attorney, hopes to secure the newly-created Family Court seat in the upcoming fall election. Maggs’ background includes serving as a U.S. Army Judge … Read more

U.S. Steel Agrees to $42 Million Settlement for Violating Federal Clean Air Laws

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HARRISBURG, Pa. – U.S. Steel has reached a settlement in a lawsuit that accused the company of violating federal clean air laws. The lawsuit, filed by environmental groups Clean Air Council, PennEnvironment, and the Allegheny County Health Department, alleged that the Pittsburgh-based company operated plants without desulfurization controls for over three months, resulting in the release of sulfurous gas into nearby towns. The settlement, which is now being reviewed by a federal judge, includes provisions for $37 million worth of improvements to U.S. Steel’s pollution control and plant reliability systems at its Mon Valley Works … Read more

Shocking Grand Jury Indictment: Suspect Charged in Horrifying Chemcial Attack on Teacher in Unprovoked Assault

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – A man in Hawaii has been indicted by a grand jury for an alleged “unprovoked” chemical attack that left a teacher critically injured. The incident occurred in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii. According to authorities, the suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of attacking the teacher with a chemical substance. The attack was described as unprovoked, indicating that the victim did not initiate any confrontation or provide a reason for the assault. The teacher suffered severe injuries as a result of the incident. Law enforcement officials have not revealed … Read more

Thailand’s Progressive Move Forward Party Ordered to Halt Campaign for Reforms on Royal Defamation Laws

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Bangkok, Thailand – The progressive Move Forward Party in Thailand, which emerged as the winner in the last election, has been ordered by the country’s top court to halt its campaign to reform royal defamation laws. The party’s victory in the May 2020 general election disrupted the political order, but its advocacy for military, business monopoly, and lese-majeste law reforms unsettled the conservative elite. As a result, former party leader Pita Limjaroenrat was prevented from becoming prime minister, and the Move Forward Party was excluded from the governing coalition. On Wednesday, Thailand’s Constitutional Court deemed … Read more