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Former Attorney of Jennifer Dulos’ Estranged Husband Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Case

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Hartford, Conn. — A former attorney for Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Connecticut woman Jennifer Farber Dulos, pleaded guilty on Friday to a lesser charge of interfering with law enforcement in a high-profile murder case. Kent Mawhinney’s plea comes amidst ongoing scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding Farber Dulos’ disappearance in May 2019. Initially charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Mawhinney now faces an 11-month prison sentence, having already served that time and been released. Prosecutors alleged that Fotis Dulos killed his wife during a contentious divorce and transported her body, a claim he … Read more

Oregon Nurse’s Lawyer Appeals 30-Year Sentence, Claims Trial Errors Undermined Defense in Sexual Abuse Case

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal appeals court heard arguments aiming to overturn the convictions of Tony D. Klein, a former prison nurse sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing multiple incarcerated women. During the proceedings, Klein’s attorney argued that the defense team was hamstrung in its ability to adequately challenge the government’s case. Assistant Federal Public Defender Elizabeth G. Daily stressed that the prosecution’s case lacked physical, forensic, or video evidence to substantiate claims that Klein assaulted women who sought medical care at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility between 2016 and 2017. She noted that although … Read more

Nike and Plaintiffs Seek More Time to Finalize Class Settlement in Ongoing Sex Discrimination Case

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Portland, Oregon — Nike and attorneys representing plaintiffs in a significant sex discrimination case are requesting additional time to finalize a class action settlement for the third time. The parties had previously reached a tentative agreement in February, just before a trial was set to commence. Originally, the court had given the parties until April to report on their progress in solidifying the settlement. Subsequently, that deadline was extended to May 16, then to June 6. On Friday, the two sides again approached the court, asking for an extension to August 20. In a joint … Read more

Washington County Grand Jury Unveils Indictments for 27 Individuals, Including Bizarre Rock Assault Case

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MARIETTA, Ohio — A significant indictment of 27 individuals was revealed by the Washington County Grand Jury on Wednesday, spotlighting a range of criminal charges spanning from drug offenses to violent assaults. Among those indicted is 26-year-old Jarod Joseph Bennett, who faces a second-degree felony charge of felonious assault. According to police reports, the incident occurred on May 17 when Bennett allegedly struck an employee of a vape shop on Pike Street with a bicycle before throwing a large rock that struck the employee in the head. The grand jury also indicted several others on … Read more