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Shreveport City Court Judge Sheva M. Sims Sworn In as Chief Judge, Paving the Way for New Era of Justice

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Shreveport, Louisiana – Sheva M. Sims, a judge at Shreveport City Court, will be officially installed as the chief judge on Wednesday at 4 p.m. The ceremony will take place at Courtroom 1, located at 1244 Texas Avenue in Shreveport. Following the installation, a reception will be held to celebrate the occasion. Sims, who has served as the elected representative for Election District 2, Division D since 2011, was re-elected in both 2014 and 2020. She ran unopposed for her most recent term, which will end on December 31, 2026. Prior to her stint on … Read more

Hennepin County Attorney Implements New Disclosure Policy to Ensure Fair Court Proceedings

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has implemented new requirements for police departments in her jurisdiction to disclose officers’ histories of misconduct. The move aims to promote fairness in court proceedings for criminal defendants. The disclosure of critical findings related to officers’ truthfulness, bias, excessive force, improper search and seizure, or abuse of authority will now be mandatory. Additionally, police departments must notify the courts if officers have failed to adhere to proper protocols in collecting evidence, obtaining statements, or analyzing forensic evidence. Moriarty, who assumed her position last year, consulted with police … Read more

Yolo Superior Court Now Accepting Applications for 2024/25 County Grand Jury

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WOODLAND, Calif. – The Yolo Superior Court in California is currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 Yolo County Grand Jury. Each year on July 1, the court impanels 19 grand jurors and 11 alternates, who act as an independent body within the judicial system. Their main civil function is to review the operations of local government agencies and make constructive recommendations for improvement. In order to be considered for the grand jury, applicants must meet certain requirements. They must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and have been residents of Yolo County for … Read more

Federal Court to Rehear $111 Million Lawsuit Against St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates

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MINNEAPOLIS – A federal court case that awarded a former St. Cloud State University student over $111 million due to permanent leg damage is set to go to trial again. St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, the defendant in the case, has filed a motion for a new trial regarding non-economic damages. They claim there were errors in the evidence presented, attorney misconduct, and that the jury’s verdict was excessive and motivated by passion and prejudice. Anuj Thapa, the student who sued St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, declined an offer to reduce the previous jury award of non-economic … Read more