Cleveland

Cleveland City Council Implements New Policy to Address Public Meeting Disruptions, Sparking Debate Among Citizens

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland City Council is considering a new policy that would allow them to clear the council chambers and prohibit attendance after disruptions occur during public meetings. The policy is being implemented in an effort to handle disruptions more effectively and maintain order in the meetings. Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, weighed in on the new policy, pointing out that consistent implementation is key for its success. While some members of the public have expressed their displeasure with the new procedure, Entin does not foresee any immediate issues … Read more

Cleveland County Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict: Woman Convicted of Second-Degree Murder and Harboring a Fugitive

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OKLAHOMA CITY – A woman in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and harboring a fugitive for the death of Timothy Johnson. The verdict was reached by a local jury on Friday. Jennifer Gerner was convicted in connection to an incident that took place on November 15, 2022. On that day, Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) officials responded to a call regarding Johnson, who was wanted on a felony warrant from Missouri. Upon arriving at the scene, Gerner allowed officers to search her trailer for Johnson. During the search, Johnson was … Read more

Jury Duty Alert: Weather Forces Cleveland County Jurors to Report on Tuesday, Jan. 23

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NORMAN, Okla. – Judges in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, have made the decision to reschedule the reporting and selection of prospective jurors due to anticipated severe weather conditions. This announcement comes as a heads-up to all residents who have received a summons for jury duty on Monday, Jan. 22. Instead, jurors are now instructed to report to the court on Tuesday, Jan. 23. It is important to note that the reporting time remains the same as stated on the original summons. Inclement weather often poses challenges and disruptions to various aspects of daily life, and the … Read more