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Michigan School Shooter’s Father Requests Jury from Different County in Bid for Fair Trial

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OXFORD, Mich. – The father of the teenager accused of carrying out the deadly shooting at a high school in Oxford, Michigan, is requesting a jury trial from another county. James Crumbley, the father of the 15-year-old suspect, Ethan Crumbley, made the request in an effort to avoid potential bias in his son’s trial. The shooting, which took place on November 30th, 2021, resulted in the tragic deaths of four students and the injury of several others. Crumbley’s attorney, Shannon Smith, filed a motion asking for a change of venue to a different county, arguing … Read more

Meet the Candidates vying for County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 in El Paso

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El Paso, Texas – The race for County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 judge is heating up as two Democratic candidates vie for the seat. Linda Noelle Estrada and Linda Perez are both seeking to take on the role in the upcoming election. The County Criminal Court at Law No. 1 handles misdemeanor cases related to DWI, family violence, bond forfeitures, burglaries, and prostitution. Linda Noelle Estrada, 40, currently serves as a criminal law magistrate judge and has a background as a criminal defense attorney. She plans to focus on running an efficient docket, … Read more

Justice Denied: Doctor and Nurse Cleared of Manslaughter Charges in Inmate’s Death at San Diego County Jail

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Santee, California – The criminal case against a doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter for the death of an inmate at the Las Colinas jail was dismissed on Wednesday. Dr. Friederike Von Lintig, 59, had been acquitted by a 9-3 jury vote just days before. The same jury also found nurse Danalee Pascua, 39, not guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Dr. Von Lintig was the physician on duty when 24-year-old Elisa Serna died, and Pascua was the last nurse to see her before her death. Serna had collapsed in her cell at the jail’s medical observation unit … Read more

LGBTQ Advocacy Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Cobb County School District for Retaliation and Censorship

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A teacher in Cobb County, Georgia, has filed a lawsuit against the school district, alleging that she was fired for supporting LGBTQ students. The 35-page complaint claims that the plaintiffs faced termination or fear discipline due to the school’s vague censorship policies. The lawsuit argues that the firing of the teacher, Rinderle, served as a warning to other educators against allowing students access to information about LGBTQ and gender nonconforming individuals. The plaintiffs argue that this violates Title IX, the civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools. They are demanding Rinderle’s reinstatement, removal … Read more