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Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Domestic Violence Attack Following Dramatic Courtroom Armed Assault Case

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Jacksonville, N.C. — A man will serve a minimum of 19 years in prison after being convicted in the attempted murder of his estranged wife. George Reynold Evans, 63, was found guilty of multiple charges, including domestic violence protective-order violations and assault with a deadly weapon. Evans faced a jury on several charges, including assault by pointing a firearm and being a felon in possession of a gun. Although he was acquitted of first-degree attempted murder, the jury’s decision reflected serious concerns regarding his violent conduct. The sentencing was notably affected by Evans’ admission that … Read more

Motorcyclist Arrested for Impersonating Officer, Armed with Fake Uniform and Weapons in Hemet

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HEMET, Calif. — Authorities apprehended a motorcyclist on Monday for allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer. The arrest by Hemet police stemmed from reports of a rider who was using emergency lights and wearing a fake uniform while committing various traffic violations. When officers initiated a stop on the motorcycle, they discovered that the individual was equipped with a series of weapons, including what looked like a Glock-style pistol, two Tasers, a baton, and pepper spray. Both Tasers were confirmed to be functional. The suspect has a prior criminal record, leading to multiple felony charges … Read more

Judicial Crisis: Defendants in Armed Robbery and Drug Cases Released Amid Attorney Shortage in Lowell

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LOWELL, Mass. — On Wednesday, a group of defendants facing serious charges such as armed robbery and drug trafficking were released from custody at the Kiernan Judicial Center. This development came as trial courts across Middlesex and Suffolk counties initiated emergency Lavallee Protocol hearings, a move triggered by a critical shortage of court-appointed attorneys throughout the state. The situation highlights an ongoing issue in the Massachusetts legal system, where the lack of available attorneys for defendants has prompted courts to take unprecedented actions. The Lavallee Protocol, designed to ensure that defendants’ rights are protected in … Read more

Orlando Man Convicted of Armed Robbery Spree Faces Life in Prison After Daring Convenience Store Heists

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Orlando, Florida — A federal jury has found 23-year-old Nijah Jahni Mitchell guilty of multiple charges stemming from a series of armed robberies that terrorized Central Florida convenience stores this past spring. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the verdict, which included counts of Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy, four counts of Hobbs Act robbery, four counts of brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The jury heard evidence detailing how Mitchell, along with co-defendant Dany Telfort, engaged in a string of nine armed robberies between March … Read more