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Rising Incidents of Violence Prompt Calls for Enhanced Courthouse Security in Clark County

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – In a series of unsettling incidents, the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas has witnessed three separate attacks since the beginning of the year. One of these incidents gained national attention when a 31-year-old man, Deobra Redden, launched a dramatic attack on a judge during a courtroom hearing. The alarming frequency of these incidents has raised concerns about security within the courthouse. According to District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese, these three incidents in such a short period of time are highly unusual, as the court typically does not experience such … Read more

Local Lawyer Seeks to Rename Tennyson Middle School in Honor of Late McLennan County Commissioner, Pat Miller

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WACO, Texas – A local lawyer in Waco is leading an initiative to rename Tennyson Middle School in honor of the late McLennan County Commissioner, Pat Miller. Attorney David Schleicher believes that Miller’s three decades of service to the county, along with her ability to unite people, make her an ideal candidate for this recognition. Notably, the current namesake of the school has no connection to the area, making the renaming proposal even more fitting. Schleicher, who had a longstanding friendship with the late commissioner, has personal reasons to support the renaming. Reflecting on his … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $20,001 in Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Macomb County Jail

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Mount Clemens, Michigan – A federal jury awarded $20,001 to a man who accused corrections officers at Macomb County Jail of using excessive force against him in 2018. Brian P. Hyde, 42, sought $34 million in damages but was ultimately awarded $20,000 in punitive damages and $1 for pain and suffering. The jury unanimously found that three out of five deputies involved in the incident committed excessive force. Hyde alleged that on July 14, 2018, he was blindfolded, bound, and had a bag placed over his head by corrections deputies. He claimed that he was … Read more

Local Attorney and Community Leader Lourdes Casanova Seeks Palm Beach County Court Judge Seat

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Royal Palm Beach, Florida – Lourdes Casanova, an esteemed attorney and small business owner, has officially declared her candidacy for the vacant seat of Palm Beach County Court Judge Group 2. As the incumbent Judge Ted Booras prepares to retire at the end of his term, Casanova joins a pool of three candidates, including Douglas Leifert and Jean Marie Middleton. Casanova asserts that her extensive legal experience, sound judgment, and unwavering integrity make her the ideal candidate to serve the community as a county court judge. With nearly a decade of litigating criminal, civil, and … Read more