Assault

"Grand Jury Rebuffs Indictment: Legal Experts Warn of Trust Erosion in Federal Prosecution as Assault Case Against Sidney Lori Reed Falls Flat"

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, overseen by Jeanine Pirro, is encountering challenges in securing grand jury indictments this month, raising concerns about the department’s criminal prosecution strategies. One key case involves Sidney Lori Reed, who was arrested in late July for allegedly assaulting federal officers. The grand jury has refrained from bringing charges against her after three separate presentations, a situation that remains unusual in federal prosecution circles where indictments are typically granted with relative ease. The court clerk has not clarified the reasons behind the grand jury’s … Read more

Chinatown Acid Attack: Judge Confirms Premeditation in Shocking Assault as Community Seeks Justice for Victim

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HONOLULU — An alleged acid attack in Chinatown has been deemed premeditated, according to a judge during a court arraignment on Monday. Marquis A. Johnson, 34, faces first-degree assault charges, a Class B felony, following the incident that occurred on August 8. Oahu Circuit Court Judge Ronald Johnson stated that the defendant specifically targeted the victim, Lathson Robert, 30. The judge confirmed Johnson’s bail amount at $500,000 based on a sealed pretrial bail report. Johnson, who appeared via videoconference from the Oahu Community Correctional Center, pleaded not guilty through attorney Rick Sing, who represented Johnson’s … Read more

Federal Charges Filed Against Retired Judge for Alleged Courthouse Assault and Cover-Up

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FRESNO, California — A former superior court judge faces federal charges for the alleged sexual assault of a judicial assistant and subsequent attempts to mislead investigators. Retired Judge Adolfo Corona, 66, was indicted on August 21, with charges including deprivation of bodily integrity under color of law, making false statements to law enforcement, and attempted document alteration. The incidents are reported to have taken place at the Fresno County Courthouse. According to the indictment, Corona assaulted a judicial assistant in a stairwell in March 2024, and he allegedly fabricated details about the event during both … Read more

Ex-Fresno County Judge Set for Arraignment on Shocking Federal Charges Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

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FRESNO, Calif. — A former Fresno County judge is set to be arraigned on multiple federal charges following allegations of sexual assault involving a judicial assistant. The indictment comes just weeks after the judge announced his retirement amid state-level accusations of sexual misconduct. Adolfo Corona faces a federal grand jury indictment that includes charges of making false statements to investigators and attempting to manipulate evidence. These serious allegations stem from incidents in the courthouse that are under scrutiny. The state charges indicate that the alleged assault by Corona occurred in a stairwell of the courthouse … Read more