County

Longtime District Court Judge Randy Hill Secures Re-Election in Clark County

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Arkadelphia, Arkansas – Longtime District Court Judge Randy Hill has secured another four-year term after defeating his challenger, deputy prosecutor Greg Vardaman, in the recent election. The final vote count was 2,095-1,068 in favor of Hill. With 66% of the 3,163 votes cast, Hill emerged victorious and expressed gratitude to the citizens of Clark County for their ongoing support. He reiterated his commitment to serving as district judge. Hill, who hadn’t campaigned for the bench since the 1990s, admitted that it was his first personal experience in a campaign, making it an interesting and challenging … Read more

Kim Foxx reflects on the Emonte Morgan verdict, addressing significant outcomes for Cook County

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Chicago, Illinois – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx addressed the public following a jury’s delivery of the verdict in the trial of Emonte Morgan. Morgan was on trial for the fatal shooting of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the serious injury of Officer Carlos Yanez Jr. during a routine traffic stop. During her press conference, Foxx expressed her condolences to the French and Yanez families, acknowledging the pain and loss they have experienced. She emphasized the importance of supporting law enforcement officers and their families during these difficult times. Foxx also reiterated her … Read more

Injustice and Neglect: $33 Million Damages Award Affirmed in Ottawa County Civil Rights Lawsuit

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Miami, Oklahoma – A judge has upheld a $33 million damages award and denied a request for a new trial in a civil rights lawsuit centered around the death of a 26-year-old man at Ottawa County jail in 2015. U.S. District Judge Claire R. Kelly issued the ruling, rejecting motions from Ottawa County, which had been sued by the estate of Terral Ellis II. The jury had previously found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis died on October 22, 2015, shortly after being taken to … Read more

Camden County Judge Sends Sunrise Beach Man’s Child Rape Case to Trial in Circuit Court

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CAMDEN COUNTY, Missouri — A child rape case against a man from Sunrise Beach has been moved to circuit court, according to a recent court ruling. Eric Tennison, 49, is facing charges of First-Degree Statutory Sodomy, Statutory Sodomy, and Incest, brought by prosecutors in Camden County. The decision to transfer the case was made by a Camden County judge on March 4. Online court records indicate that the judge ordered the case to proceed in circuit court. This move comes after a forensic interview conducted in October 2023 at Kids’ Harbor in Osage Beach, where … Read more