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Attorney Strikes Plea Deal Over Allegations of Smuggling Drugs into Detention Facility

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Central Falls, RI — A Rhode Island attorney, previously accused of smuggling drugs into the Wyatt Detention Facility, has settled the charges through a plea agreement, officials said Wednesday. The case, which has highlighted ongoing concerns about security and contraband in correctional facilities, came to a close as the lawyer admitted to introducing narcotics into the prison environment. According to court documents, the attorney, whose name has not been disclosed, was caught during an internal investigation by the facility following a tip-off. This probe revealed that the lawyer had been facilitating the entry of substances … Read more

Jury Trial Set for Suspect in Harrisonburg Shooting After Declining Plea Deal

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Harrisonburg, VA — A jury trial is set for Alexander Ramos Perez, the man accused of a North Main Street shooting in Harrisonburg that occurred last year. Initially expected to enter a plea on Tuesday, the proceedings instead were postponed, and a new trial date was scheduled for July 1 in Rockingham County Circuit Court. Ramos Perez, 22, is facing three felony charges, including malicious wounding. The charges stem from an incident during the early morning hours of March 31, where a 19-year-old Rockingham County woman was severely injured and required hospitalization. The forthcoming trial, … Read more

Judge Overrides Previous Ruling, Approves Plea Deal in Fatal Police Chase Case Amidst Family Outcry and Legal Controversy

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Dublin, Calif. — A controversial plea deal terms concluded a tragic case that had stirred community unrest and legal challenges over the settlement of a fatal police chase incident. Sekou Brandon, a 22-year-old resident of Oakley, was sentenced last month to seven years and eight months in prison following a fatal car crash that ended the life of 73-year-old Linda Susan Woodward during a high-speed pursuit by police in Livermore last year. The adjudication by Judge Clifford Blakely marks the latest chapter in a highly contentious legal journey that saw an initial rejection of the … Read more

Block & Leviton Files Lawsuit Against Capri Holdings Over Alleged Securities Fraud Amidst Failed Merger Deal

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BOSTON — Legal firm Block & Leviton has initiated a securities fraud lawsuit against Capri Holdings Ltd. and some of its top executives, according to an announcement on Friday. The action comes in the wake of significant financial losses reported by investors following a failed acquisition attempt by Capri that saw its stock prices plummet. Shareholders who suffered financial damages are urged to come forward to possibly recuperate their investments. The lawsuit stems from events starting on August 10, 2023, when Capri Holdings, known for its Michael Kors brand, and Tapestry, the parent company of … Read more