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7th Circuit Court of Appeals Convenes at IU Maurer School of Law, Showcasing Judicial Process to Students and Public

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Bloomington, Indiana — The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals will host its oral arguments at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, marking a continued tradition of outreach and education by conducting court sessions at law schools within its jurisdiction. This initiative, recently rejuvenated post-pandemic, aims to demystify the appellate process and cultivate public legal understanding. The session, scheduled to conclude by 12:30 p.m., includes six diverse cases varying from civil rights to criminal matters. Chief Judge Diane Sykes highlighted that the court’s practice of sitting at circuit-based law schools is meant to foster a greater … Read more

Emotional Testimony Unfolds as Indiana Jury Convenes in Trial for 2017 Delphi Teen Murders

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Delphi, IN — Emotional testimony gripped an Indiana courtroom on Saturday as Pat Brown recounted the grim discovery of two teenage girls’ bodies near a Delphi creek, marking a poignant moment in the trial of 52-year-old Richard Allen. Charged with the 2017 murders of Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, the case has baffled investigators and haunted the small community for years. The girls, best friends, vanished on February 13, 2017, during a hike near the Monon High Bridge, an abandoned railroad bridge. Their disappearance triggered an extensive search. Brown, a friend of Libby’s … Read more

Mendocino County Man Faces Retrial in Devastating Hopkins Fire Case as New Jury Convenes

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San Rafael, Calif. — A Marin County court is revisiting the case of Devin Lamar Johnson, a Mendocino County resident implicated in igniting the destructive Hopkins Fire, which devastated over 257 acres and destroyed 30 homes in September 2021. A new jury commenced proceedings this week, delving back into allegations that have gripped the local communities impacted by the tragedy. Johnson, 23, stands accused of arson, accusations rooted in surveillance footage which purportedly captures his movements near the origin of the blaze before it erupted. The severe wildfire, accelerated by modest winds and high temperatures, … Read more

Uvalde Families Demand Justice as Special Grand Jury Convenes to Determine Criminal Charges in Robb Elementary Shooting

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San Antonio, Texas – Families in Uvalde, Texas are finding renewed hope in their pursuit of justice following the release of a comprehensive federal report detailing the failed law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School in 2022. The report, consisting of 575 pages, has prompted the formation of a special grand jury to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the officers involved. The grand jury’s decision will play a crucial role in holding those responsible for the tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 people during a 77-minute shooting rampage. The families of … Read more