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Daviess County Grand Jury Decides No Charges for Security Guard in Fatal Shooting at Local Event

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Owensboro, KY — In a recent declaration from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, a security guard involved in a fatal shooting in September will face no criminal charges after a Grand Jury concluded there was insufficient evidence to indict him in the incident. This decision came during the Grand Jury’s November session and effectively closes the case, adhering to local legal protocols as confirmed by Sheriff Brad Youngman. The incident in question unfolded in the early hours of September 15, amidst a gathering at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Owensboro. What began as an … Read more

Putnam County Grand Jury Indicts 45 in Over 200 Felonies, Including Multiple High-Profile Child Abuse and Assault Cases

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PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — A grand jury in Putnam County has returned indictments in four major cases, including allegations of child death by a guardian and multiple charges of sexual offenses, underscoring a significant day of legal proceedings. The indictments, which were announced on Thursday, have brought serious accusations to the forefront, involving cases ranging from fatal abuse and sexual assault to endangerment during a firearm incident. In one of the most disturbing cases, Brooke Kessler, 32, from Hurricane, faces multiple charges including the death of a child by a parent, child abuse resulting in … Read more

George Smith Launches Bid for Orange County Court Judge, Aims to Bring Fairness and Justice to Local Bench

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Goshen, N.Y. – A seasoned local attorney and sitting town justice, George Smith, has thrown his hat into the ring for the position of Orange County Court Judge. Smith, a Republican from the Town of Minisink, is aiming to succeed Judge Rich Guertin, who is set to retire at the end of 2025 after reaching the state’s mandatory retirement age. With an extensive legal career spanning over three decades, Smith expresses a deep commitment to serving the community with fairness and integrity. “It would be an honor to continue serving the residents of Orange County … Read more

Trial Date Set for Horry County Man Charged in Capitol Riot, Speedy Trial Request Granted

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Horry County, S.C. – The legal proceedings against a local man implicated in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, are progressing, with a court setting a timetable that pushes his trial date to no earlier than February 11, 2025. The suspect, Jason Barrett, is facing multiple federal charges following his alleged involvement in the chaotic episode that day. On Tuesday, a federal judge granted Barrett’s request for a speedy trial during a status hearing. However, the trial date has been delayed until 2025 to satisfy the “interest of justice,” thus allowing ample … Read more