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Hays County Officials Go Door-to-Door to Rectify Jury Notice Error Impacting Thousands

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HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Thousands of jury summonses were hand-delivered by Hays County constables after a county vendor made an error. The mistake impacted over 6,000 jury notices, which were printed and distributed to the constables for delivery to prospective jurors for an upcoming trial setting on January 8. According to county officials, the constables took on the task of personally delivering the summonses to multiple households to rectify the situation. Hays County District Clerk Anderson Sr. expressed his regret, stating, “It’s an unfortunate situation due to the important nature of the cases that are … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Under Investigation for Controversial Sentence in Civil Dispute Case

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Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis is currently under investigation for his treatment of a cement contractor, Tyler Barth, during a probation hearing in 2021. Barth had been serving an 18-month probation sentence when the judge ordered him into court for unrelated issues, including driving on a suspended license and testing positive for THC. During the hearing, McGinnis accused Barth of taking thousands of dollars from someone and gave him a deadline to repay the money or face 90 days in jail. Barth protested his innocence but was still taken into custody. What was not known … Read more

Farming Giants Celebrate $38 Million Victory in Fresno County Breach of Contract Trial

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Fresno County, California – In a breach of contract trial in Fresno County, two farming giants were recently awarded a $38 million verdict, leaving them pleased with the outcome. The trial involved a dispute over contracts for the sale of agricultural products. This significant decision has brought attention to the complexities of contract negotiations in the farming industry. The case revolved around a contract between the two companies, which had allegedly been breached. The jury unanimously agreed that there was a violation of the terms set forth in the agreement, resulting in the substantial financial … Read more

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Accuses Lycoming County Prison of Negligence and Civil Rights Violations After Inmate Dies from COVID-19 and Diabetes Complications

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania – The family of a man who died in Lycoming County Prison has filed a federal lawsuit accusing jail staff of neglecting his worsening symptoms until it was too late. Chaz Donya Turner, 33, died on January 15, 2022, due to complications from COVID-19 and diabetes, according to an autopsy conducted by Lycoming County Coroner Charles Kiessling. Turner, who had a history of diabetes and hyperglycemia, had sought medical attention at UPMC Williamsport for abdominal issues just a few days before his arrest. Turner was taken into custody on January 4, 2022, on … Read more