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Texas Senate Candidate Backed by State GOP Leaders Allowed to Continue Campaigning Amid Eligibility Questions

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Austin, Texas – A Texas Senate candidate backed by state GOP leaders has received mixed news regarding his eligibility to campaign. A judge has allowed Brent Hagenbuch to continue his campaign, but has also refused to dismiss a case questioning his residency, allowing it to proceed before the March primary. Hagenbuch, who has the support of Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, has been facing allegations that he did not meet the residency requirement when filing for the office. The ruling came from Judge Lee Gabriel in a lawsuit filed by Hagenbuch’s opponent, … Read more

Presidential Candidate to Testify in Defamation Case Involving Sexual Abuse Allegations

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MANHATTAN, New York – In a high-profile defamation case, a lawyer for a writer accusing former President Donald Trump of sexual abuse has revealed that the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape and testimony from two other women will not be presented to the jury. Attorney Roberta Kaplan made the announcement on Saturday, stating that the evidence will not be included in the trial to keep the focus on the central issues. The development means that Trump may testify in Manhattan federal court as early as Monday, just a day before the New Hampshire primary. The trial … Read more

Missouri’s Nonpartisan Circuit Courts Welcome New Lawyer Members for Judicial Candidate Selection Process

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City, State – Missouri’s six nonpartisan circuit courts have recently welcomed new lawyer members to their judicial candidate selection bodies. These members were elected through local elections held in November, replacing lawyers whose terms expired at the end of last year. The circuit commissions consist of two elected lawyers, two nonlawyer members appointed by the governor, and the chief judge of the Court of Appeals district associated with the circuit. Among the newly appointed members is Scott Campbell, a criminal defense and family law practitioner based in Platte City. He now joins the 6th Circuit … Read more