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Jury Acquits Veterinarian in Allen Parish on Rape and Sexual Battery Allegations

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Oberlin, LA — A veterinarian in Allen Parish has been acquitted of rape and sexual battery charges by a local jury. The verdict was reached after careful consideration of the evidence presented during the trial, marking the conclusion of a case that has closely engaged the community. The veterinarian, who had maintained his innocence since the allegations surfaced, faced charges related to an incident that allegedly occurred last year. According to court documents, the charges stemmed from an accusation made by a female who claimed to have been assaulted at the veterinarian’s residence during a … Read more

Daring Multi-Mile Police Chase Ends in Crash and Arrest in Allen County

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Scottsville, KY – A high-speed chase involving local law enforcement and a Tennessee woman culminated in damage and arrests after failed attempts to stop her vehicle, authorities said Monday. Chelsea H. Bennett, 22, from Smithville, TN, allegedly led police through a rigorous pursuit through Allen County after ignoring initial stop requests due to a traffic infraction. The incident began when Scottsville Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office spotted Bennett’s 2004 Dodge Durango committing a traffic violation. Instead of pulling over, Bennett reportedly accelerated, initiating a pursuit that would extend several miles. As the chase … Read more

Merging Giants: How Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling’s Fusion is Reshaping Legal Tech Innovations

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LONDON — With the merger of Allen & Overy and New York-based Shearman & Sterling, a new global legal powerhouse has emerged. Now ranking as the third-largest law firm worldwide, this combined entity, known as AOS (A&O Shearman), boasts a staggering 7,000 employees, including 4,000 lawyers and 800 partners, sprawling across 47 offices globally and generating approximately $3.5 billion in annual revenue. At the core of AOS’s operations is Fuse, an innovative incubator designed to integrate groundbreaking legal and financial technology firms directly into the firm’s everyday processes. This initiative not only allows startups to … Read more

New Leadership Voted In: Concordia Parish Police Jury Welcomes President Cornell Lewis and Vice President Genesia Allen

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Vidalia, La. — In a pivotal session that marks the beginning of its 2025 agenda, the Concordia Parish Police Jury saw a leadership change with the election of new officers during its first meeting of the year. Cornell Lewis has taken the helm as the new president, while Genesia Allen will serve as the vice president. Lewis, who recently secured the District 3 Place B seat, replaced former President Collin Edwards after a competitive roll call vote. This election follows Lewis’s initial entry into parish governance in 2024 when he ousted Scottie Whittington. Prior to … Read more