Orange County Jury Awards $3 Million to Prosecutor Allegedly Punished for Supporting Sexual Harassment Victims

Orange County, California — A jury awarded $3 million in damages to a former prosecutor who claimed she was forced out of her role after backing colleagues who reported sexual harassment. The verdict followed a two-week trial held in San Diego, concluding a lawsuit initiated by Tracy Miller, who served as a prosecutor and supervisor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for 25 years. Miller’s lawsuit, filed in February 2022 against the county, District Attorney Todd Spitzer, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney Shawn Nelson, alleged retaliation and wrongful termination. She stated that her … Read more

Sheboygan Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Producing Child Pornography Involving Minors

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A 31-year-old local man faces serious allegations after a federal grand jury indicted him on multiple charges related to child pornography. Nolan M. Pitsch was indicted on five counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing such material, as outlined in a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The indictment contends that Pitsch engaged in unlawful activities involving minors over an extended period, with alleged offenses spanning from approximately March 1, 2024, through at least September 30, 2024. Authorities claim he knowingly coerced several … Read more

Colorado Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Kill Officers in Intentional Explosion During Disturbance

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — A man is facing severe charges after an explosion during a police response to a family disturbance left several law enforcement officers injured. Authorities allege that Miguel Borja, 35, intentionally detonated a device while officers were attempting to enter his residence. The incident unfolded Saturday around 5:30 p.m. when deputies were called in to assist the Monument Police Department. Reports indicated that Borja had exhibited troubling behavior prior to the explosion. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Borja reportedly attempted to set another individual on fire, prompting first … Read more

Hiking Horror: Hawaii Doctor Denied Bail After Allegedly Attempting to Murder His Wife on Scenic Trail

HONOLULU — A Hawaii judge has denied bail to an anesthesiologist accused of attempting to murder his wife during a hiking trip in March. Dr. Gerhardt Konig, 46, faces serious charges following an incident on March 24 at the Pali Lookout trail on Oahu, where he allegedly assaulted his wife. Konig, who has pleaded not guilty to attempted second-degree murder, had his bail set at $5 million. His legal team had requested a reduced bail, citing his lack of prior criminal offenses. However, prosecutors argued against bail, claiming that Konig is both a significant flight … Read more