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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

Door County Branch 1 Circuit Court Judge Candidates Face Off in LWVDC Forum

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STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin – Door County residents will have the opportunity to vote for a new Door County Branch 1 Circuit Court Judge in April. The retirement of incumbent D. Todd Ehlers has paved the way for Jennifer Moeller and Brett Reetz to run for the seat. The League of Women Voters of Door County (LWVDC) has organized a candidate forum on February 15 to provide voters with the chance to hear from both candidates and make an informed decision. The LWVDC’s candidate forum aims to give equal opportunity to Moeller and Reetz. The event … Read more

DC Superior Court Judge Rules Probable Cause in Horrific Stabbing Case, Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 9, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein ruled that there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a homicide case. The defendant, 66-year-old Reginald Jones, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection with the fatal stabbing of his romantic partner, 52-year-old Regina Morris. The incident took place on May 28, 2023, at an apartment on Potomac Avenue in Southeast D.C., and Morris succumbed to her injuries the following day. According to court documents, Morris’ body was discovered in the shared apartment, with multiple stab wounds to the face, head, … Read more

Alaska Supreme Court Overturns $2.3 Million Jury Award in Controversial Social Worker Retaliation Case

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An Alaska Supreme Court ruling has invalidated a $2.3 million jury award granted to a former state social worker who had sued her employer for retaliation and wrongful termination. The court upheld the lower court’s decision to deny a motion for a new trial on liability filed by the Office of Children’s Services, while overturning the employee’s award. The agency argued that the jury award duplicated the compensation the plaintiff had already received in workers’ compensation benefits. The Supreme Court determined that there wasn’t enough evidence in the trial record to settle the matter. The … Read more