Charges

New Jersey Grand Jury Declines Charges in 2022 Custodial Death Case in Paterson

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TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey state grand jury has chosen not to indict any police officers after considering the circumstances surrounding the death of 57-year-old Rosita Diaz while in custody of the Paterson Police Department. The decision came following an extensive investigation into her death on February 18, 2022, initiated by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) under the provisions of the 2019 Independent Prosecutor Directive. The inquiry included intensive reviews of multiple forms of evidence, such as interviews with witnesses, analysis of body-worn camera footage, surveillance videos, and detailed examination of … Read more

Legal Team Announced in Civil Rights Case Against Sunrun Over Former Employee’s Wrongful Charges

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HARTFORD, Conn. — A former employee of Sunrun Installation Services, represented by attorney Robert M. Berke, has filed a civil rights lawsuit in Connecticut District Court, alleging wrongful charges stemming from licensing issues. The complaint, lodged on September 4, embroils the company in legal proceedings over the affairs of its former personnel practices and their legal ramifications. The lawsuit centers on George Edward Steins, a former Sunrun employee, who faced legal charges for employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson. These charges, which were later dismissed in May 2024, could have been avoided, the lawsuit claims, … Read more

Texas Judge Denies Dismissal of Charges Against Former Uvalde School Police Chief Connected to 2022 School Shooting

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Uvalde, Texas – A recent ruling in a Texas courtroom has kept former Uvalde Schools police chief Pete Arredondo in the spotlight, as he faces allegations stemming from the tragic events at Robb Elementary School in 2022. Judge Sid Harle denied Arredondo’s motion to dismiss charges related to his handling of the deadly school shooting, where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers. Arredondo, who led the Uvalde Schools police force during the incident, is charged with 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child. These charges are particularly severe given that the law … Read more

Staunton Jury Convicts Man of Felony Charges After Harrowing Paintball Gun Assault on Woman

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Staunton, VA – A Virginia court handed down several convictions to a Staunton man involved in an alarming assault that ended when an armed bystander intervened. On Tuesday, the Augusta County Circuit Court found 40-year-old Adam R. Cunningham guilty on multiple charges, including attempted abduction and attempted strangulation, both felonies, as well as misdemeanor assault and battery. The courtroom was tense as the jury, after deliberating for just under 40 minutes, reached its verdict based on the troubling details of the March incident. According to the prosecution, the victim suffered severe physical trauma including bruises, … Read more