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Former President Fined $15,000 for Violating Gag Order in Contentious Trial as Closing Arguments Are Denied

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New York City — As the trial of former President Donald Trump continues in New York City, security concerns have loomed large. Threats targeting a top staffer of Judge Andrea Engoron arose after Trump accused her of political bias, prompting the judge to issue a gag order against the former president. Trump has already been fined $15,000 for violating the order on two occasions. Recently, Engoron denied Trump’s request to present his own closing arguments, citing ground rules that prohibited him from using it as a platform for a “campaign speech.” Trump, upon his arrival … Read more

Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Request to Delay Civil Trial Amidst Wife’s Tragic Loss

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the start of his civil trial against E Jean Carroll has been denied by Judge Lewis A Kaplan. Trump had sought a one-week postponement, stating that he needed to console his wife Melania following the death of her mother, Amalija Knavs. The trial is set to begin on January 16, 2024 as scheduled. In a court order issued on Friday, Judge Kaplan extended his condolences to the Trump family and the rest of Knavs’ family. The order stated that the trial would proceed as planned … Read more

Former Employees File Lawsuit Against Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Alleging Hostile Work Environment and Gender-Based Favoritism

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SUGAR LAND, Texas – Former employees of Fort Bend Precinct 2 Constable Daryl Smith, Sr., are accusing him of creating a hostile work environment that put officers at risk. The lawsuit, filed in November, alleges inappropriate contact and gender-based favoritism by Smith, and claims that Fort Bend County officials did not protect the complainants. According to the lawsuit, Smith, who denies the allegations, favored female employees who welcomed his advances and retaliated against those who did not and complained. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that Smith promoted unqualified individuals to positions of authority, which jeopardized the … Read more

Clearfield County Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Child Assault and Endangerment Case

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Clearfield, Pennsylvania – After a swift deliberation that lasted less than an hour, a Clearfield County jury found Jeremy Sipe guilty of assault and child endangerment. The 45-year-old resident of Croft stood accused of causing head and facial injuries to a 16-month-old boy in 2022. The jury convicted Sipe on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and simple assault. During the trial, the child’s mother testified that she witnessed Sipe walking away from their home in Goshen Township with her son. When they returned, the little boy’s face was bloodied and swollen. Sipe, … Read more