Charges

Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Dismiss Charges for Mishandling Classified Documents

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ORLANDO, Fla. – A federal judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to have charges of mishandling classified documents dismissed based on his claim that a federal records law protected him from prosecution. U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon denied Trump’s argument that the Presidential Records Act takes precedence over the Espionage Act when it comes to highly classified documents held in his private residence in Florida. The judge defended her own handling of the issue, which had been a point of contention for prosecutors. This decision comes in response to a court … Read more

Florence Man Acquitted of Child Rape Charges in Hampshire County Court: Supporters Celebrate His Freedom

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – A Florence man accused of child rape and related offenses was acquitted on all counts after a week-long trial at Hampshire Superior Court. Scott Duseau, 52, was embraced by his supporters and family members outside the court following the verdict. Duseau had been free on bail and conditions since his arrest in October 2022 on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. David Mintz, Duseau’s attorney, expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating that Duseau’s life had been greatly affected by these charges and that he … Read more

Breaking: Jury Finds Suspect Guilty on Multiple Charges in Jacque Mitchell Case

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ST. LOUIS (AP) – The suspect in the death of Jacque Mitchell has been found guilty on multiple charges by a jury. The trial, which began earlier this week, concluded yesterday when the judge sent the case to the jury for deliberation. Within just five hours, the jury reached a verdict, finding Joseph Dejoie guilty of involuntary manslaughter, but acquitted of second-degree murder. He was also found guilty on charges of tampering with evidence, abandonment of a corpse, possession of a controlled substance, kidnapping, sodomy, and rape. The jury further recommended the maximum sentence for … Read more

Former Lawyer Faces Federal Charges After Gambling Away $800,000 in Unpaid Taxes

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OCALA, Fla. – A former lawyer from Lake County in Florida is facing charges for failure to pay taxes after he allegedly gambled away the $800,000 he owed to the IRS. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that Michael Brady Scoma, 51, has been charged with three counts of failure to pay taxes. Scoma, who worked as a personal injury lawyer in Clermont, reported his income to the IRS between 2013 and 2019. He accumulated over $700,000 in tax liabilities during this period, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Authorities revealed that after multiple unsuccessful attempts … Read more