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Elmira Attorney Bryan Maggs Vies for New Family Court Judge Position in Chemung County

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ELMIRA, N.Y. – Chemung County in New York will soon have a second Family Court judge, with attorney Bryan Maggs announcing his candidacy for the position. The addition of this new role was made possible by state legislation passed last year, which amended the state’s Judiciary Law and Family Court Act to allocate additional judges across various jurisdictions. As a registered Republican, Maggs, who brings 23 years of experience as a trial attorney, hopes to secure the newly-created Family Court seat in the upcoming fall election. Maggs’ background includes serving as a U.S. Army Judge … Read more

Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Indicted on 16 Counts of Misusing Office for Personal Gain and Perjury Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

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FLORENCE, Ala. — Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Gil Self has been indicted on multiple charges related to using his position for personal gain, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office. Self, who has served as a judge since 2009, allegedly used more than $50,000 of public funds to employ his son and made personal purchases such as a sofa, alcoholic beverages, and eyeglasses. He is also accused of reimbursing himself for various vacations, including a skiing trip and a cycling trip. The charges against Self include 16 counts of using his office for personal … Read more

Polk County Supervisors Set to Vote on $60,000 Settlement in Explosive Libel Case against Fellow Officials

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POLK COUNTY, Iowa – Polk County supervisors are expected to vote on a proposed $60,000 settlement to resolve a unique and explosive case brought by Supervisor Matt McCoy against four fellow supervisors and County Administrator John Norris. The settlement, recommended by Polk County Risk Management, would cover McCoy’s current and future legal costs. According to the resolution, the settlement is seen as the best way to resolve the claims without the expenses and risks of continued litigation. Supervisors have announced plans to release a joint statement following the meeting on Tuesday. McCoy’s lawsuit is one … Read more

San Diego County Judge Denies Racism Accusations Amid Calls for Recusal from Racial Justice Cases

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San Diego, CA – Public defenders in San Diego County anxiously awaited Judge Howard Shore’s response to their motions to recuse him on Monday. The motions accused the Superior Court judge of making racist remarks during court proceedings, issuing biased rulings, and making racist comments during a meeting with public defenders. The public defender’s office is calling on Shore to step down from special racial justice hearings and remove himself from all cases involving public defenders. In written responses to each public defender, Shore denied the accusations of racism, prejudice, and bias and rejected the … Read more