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Peoria Man Indicted After Attempting to Rob Subway with Butcher Knife for Just One Sandwich

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PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria man has found himself facing serious charges after a robbery incident involving only minimal loot—a sandwich from a local Subway restaurant. Mohammed Saeed, 28, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for armed robbery, which could result in a prison sentence ranging from six to 30 years if he is convicted. The incident occurred on January 28 at a Subway located in the 8700 block of North Knoxville Avenue. According to court records, the suspect was armed with a butcher knife during the robbery. The peculiar case has drawn … Read more

Lawyer Fined £310,000 for Attempting to Silence Critic Over UK Politician’s Tax Controversy

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LONDON — A British tribunal has imposed a significant penalty on a lawyer who acted for former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi amidst an investigation into Zahawi’s tax dealings. Lawyer Ashley Hurst, associated with Osborne Clarke, must pay £310,000 following complaints from a campaigner alleging efforts to suppress discussion about the controversy. Hurst faced accusations of attempting to stifle Dan Neidle, a campaigner and founder of Tax Policy Associates, by leveraging a threatening tone in a communication issued in July 2022. Within this email, Hurst offered Neidle a chance to retract a potentially defamatory statement against Zahawi, … Read more

Conflicted Lawyer Grapples with Friendship while Attempting to Remove Fani Willis from the Case

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ATLANTA – A lawyer in Atlanta, Georgia finds himself in a complex situation as he attempts to remove the newly-elected district attorney, Fani Willis, from a murder case. The attorney, who claims to have been friends with Willis in the past, admits to having mixed feelings about this legal maneuver. The lawyer’s unique position highlights the complexity and personal dynamics that can arise within the legal profession. The lawyer, whose name has not been disclosed, acknowledges his past friendship with Willis and expresses conflicting emotions about the situation. Although he feels a loyalty towards his … Read more

Criminal Defense Attorney Caught in Sting Operation Attempting to Solicit Prostitute, Ohio Attorney General Announces

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A criminal defense attorney specializing in solicitation cases was recently apprehended in Ohio for attempting to hire a prostitute, announced Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost last week. The attorney, Kenneth Martin, was one of two men caught in a sting operation conducted by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. Both individuals were allegedly attempting to purchase sex services. According to reports, Martin came across a prostitution ad on a website associated with human trafficking. He agreed to pay $180 to someone he believed was a prostitute and arranged to meet them … Read more