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Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Indicted on 16 Counts of Misusing Office for Personal Gain and Perjury Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

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FLORENCE, Ala. — Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Gil Self has been indicted on multiple charges related to using his position for personal gain, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office. Self, who has served as a judge since 2009, allegedly used more than $50,000 of public funds to employ his son and made personal purchases such as a sofa, alcoholic beverages, and eyeglasses. He is also accused of reimbursing himself for various vacations, including a skiing trip and a cycling trip. The charges against Self include 16 counts of using his office for personal … Read more

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect on Seven Counts of First Degree Murder in Half Moon Bay Farmworker Case, Drawing Attention to Deplorable Living Conditions

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Half Moon Bay, California – The suspect accused of killing seven farmworkers in Half Moon Bay last year has been indicted on seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder by a criminal grand jury. This tragedy not only shocked the small coastal community with a population of around 11,000, but it also exposed the dismal living conditions endured by many farmworkers in the area. Authorities have characterized the incident as a workplace-related shooting triggered by the suspect’s perception of mistreatment. San Mateo County District Attorney, Steve Wagstaffe, explained that the … Read more