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Louisiana Residents Sue Over Allegedly Illegal Speed Camera, Demand Refund

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WINNFIELD, La. — A legal battle is brewing in Winn Parish as four Louisiana residents from various parishes have filed a lawsuit against the City of Winnfield and MetaTraffic LLC. The filed complaint, which became public on February 28 in the 8th Judicial District Court, centers on allegations that both entities have unlawfully enforced speed limits using a controversial camera system. Plaintiffs claim the speed enforcement camera, installed near the junction of West Court Street and Cotton Street along Hwy 167, flouts state traffic enforcement laws. Specifically, they allege violations stem from the camera’s proximity … Read more

Judge Moves Case to Grand Jury After Wintersville Man Allegedly Fires into Ex-Girlfriend’s Home

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Steubenville, Ohio — A local man awaits a grand jury’s decision on whether he will face trial following allegations of shooting into a Steubenville residence shortly after a relationship ended. The altercation involved Akerelhotep R. Hartley, 20, who is accused of firing two shots into a house where his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend was present but unharmed. The incident reportedly took place on Feb. 1, when Hartley allegedly targeted a second-story window of a home located in the 500 block of South Fifth Street. Following the shooting, Hartley fled, only to be found asleep over 24 hours … Read more

Arizona Files Lawsuit Against GlaxoSmithKline for Allegedly Circumventing Drug Price Cap Laws

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Phoenix, Arizona—The state of Arizona has initiated legal action against British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), accusing the company of maneuvers designed to bypass legislation intended to limit prescription medication costs. This legal challenge emerges amidst concerns surrounding the affordability and accessibility of essential asthma treatments. Filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, the lawsuit alleges that GSK violated the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and statutes under the Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Program. The program, established in the 1990 budget compels pharmaceutical companies to offer financial rebates to the government if their drug prices escalate above inflation … Read more

Former Pennsylvania Lawyer Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Forging Judge’s Signature in Court Documents

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Johnstown, PA – A federal judge recently approved a deadline extension for Michael B. Cohen, a 41-year-old former attorney from Blair County, who faces federal charges for allegedly forging judicial signatures on court documents. Cohen, who is accused of forging the signature of Matthew Brann, the chief judge of Pennsylvania’s Middle District, is scheduled to respond to these allegations by March 3. The forgery incidents reportedly occurred on May 18 and October 13 of 2022, during which Cohen was handling a case before Judge Brann. Details about the charges were brought to light through a … Read more