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Tom Girardi, Notorious Lawyer, Receives 7-Year Sentence for Fraudulent Schemes

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Los Angeles, California — Tom Girardi, once a prominent attorney known for high-stakes legal battles and celebrity clients, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his role in a complex fraud scheme. The 83-year-old Girardi, whose career peaked with high-profile cases, was convicted of defrauding clients out of millions of dollars, impacting vulnerable individuals seeking compensation from negligence cases. In his earlier years, Girardi gained notoriety for his work on cases that captured national attention, including those portrayed in the film “Erin Brockovich.” However, his legal standing began to unravel amidst mounting allegations … Read more

California Jury Awards $7.4 Million to Disabled Professor After 7-Year Battle for Accessible Housing

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Los Angeles, CA – A federal jury awarded Dr. Emma Adams, a paraplegic and Southern California college professor, $7.4 million in damages for violations of the Fair Housing Act by AQUA 388 Community Association, AQUA Maintenance Corporation, and FirstService Residential California LLC. The verdict, reached on December 19, 2024, includes $7 million in compensatory damages and $400,000 in punitive damages. Dr. Adams, who utilizes a powered wheelchair for mobility, faced significant challenges after purchasing a condominium at the AQUA towers in Long Beach, which consist of 556 units and nearly a thousand parking spaces. Despite … Read more

Santa Rosa Man Receives 7-Year Sentence for Spree of Vandalism and Domestic Violence in Mendocino County

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Ukiah, CA — A Mendocino County Superior Court jury recently concluded its deliberations, delivering guilty verdicts on several counts against a local man accused of significant vandalism and trespassing offenses. The announcement of the verdicts ended a four-day trial overseen by Judge Victoria Shanahan. The individual in question, Jesus Anthony Herrera, 41, of Ukiah, faced multiple accusations, including three felony counts of vandalism where the damage exceeded $400 each, the employment of a splitting maul in committing one of the felonies, and a misdemeanor count of aggravated trespass. In March 2023, Herrera wrought havoc by … Read more

Ketchum Man Faces 7-Year Sentence After K-9 Detects Meth During Traffic Stop

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Ketchum, Idaho — A 56-year-old Ketchum resident, Brian Wayne Jackson, could face up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine following a police traffic stop in May, which led to charges of methamphetamine possession. The arrest ensued after a routine check for a license violation near Weyyakin Drive south of Ketchum, involving a sheriff’s office K-9 that signaled the presence of the drug. Blaine County Sheriff’s Deputy Morgan Kish, who was part of the operation alongside Sgt. Garrett Ruckle and his K-9 partner, reported that the dog reacted to Jackson’s vehicle, prompting a … Read more