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Fulton County Grand Jury Unveils a Wave of Indictments: Charges Range from Theft to Domestic Violence

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FULTON COUNTY, Ohio — A recent grand jury session has led to multiple indictments in Fulton County, highlighting a string of alleged criminal activities involving theft, forgery, and other offenses. The indictments were confirmed by the Fulton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on August 18, 2025. Among those indicted is 42-year-old Benjamin R. Kessler from Wauseon, who faces one count of theft. Prosecutors allege that between May 3 and May 7, Kessler knowingly took control of property or services without the owner’s permission. In Toledo, 41-year-old Jeffery J. Hair was charged with both forgery and passing … Read more

Allen County Jury Convicts Haitian National of Murdering Roommate in Gruesome Case

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LIMA, Ohio — An Allen County jury reached a verdict in just a few hours after four days of testimony in the case against a local Haitian national accused of murdering his roommate. Gervens Justilien, 33, was convicted of aggravated murder, murder, strangulation, and rape in the killing of 26-year-old Chrislande Auguste. He has been sentenced to serve 41 years to life in prison. The tragic incident took place in March 2024, when Justilien and Auguste were residing together on Makley Drive in American Township alongside other Haitian nationals. The case drew significant attention as … Read more

Court Extends Halt on Controversial Coffee County Poultry Farm as Plaintiffs and Defendants Clash in Legal Battle

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Coffee County, Alabama – A legal battle over a proposed commercial poultry farm in southern Coffee County continues as an injunction has been extended, preventing any further development until September 29, 2025. The next court hearing is set for that date at the Coffee County Courthouse. The dispute stems from a hearing held on August 12, where five plaintiffs—Bruce Brooker, Rebecca Temple, Legrand Roberts, Hamp Adams, and Sims Funeral Homes, Inc.—sought to block the poultry project. The presiding judge, Kelly Brooks, issued a temporary injunction halting all work on the site, citing the need for … Read more

Harris County Jury Awards $37.9 Million in 2020 Watson Grinding Explosion Case, Highlighting Critical Safety Failures

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HOUSTON, Texas — A Harris County jury awarded $37.9 million to five victims of the 2020 explosion at the Watson Grinding warehouse in Spring Branch. The decision, announced on Tuesday, represents a significant legal outcome following the tragic incident that left many affected. In the aftermath of the explosion, Watson Grinding filed for bankruptcy. However, attorneys noted that insurance companies later settled claims for a total of $52 million. The recent judgment centers on the roles of 3M and Teledyne-Detcon, two companies involved in the installation and maintenance of the warehouse’s gas detection system. An … Read more