December

Milwaukee Judge Facing December Trial Over Allegations of Assisting Fugitive in Courtroom Escape

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin — A trial has been scheduled for a Milwaukee County judge accused of assisting a defendant in evading law enforcement during a courtroom appearance. The proceedings are set to begin in December, bringing significant attention to the allegations surrounding the judicial figure. Judge Brett Blomme, who has faced accusations of helping a man escape from authorities, is under scrutiny for his alleged actions that took place in February. Reports indicate that the judge may have facilitated the defendant’s flight by granting him a brief recess, during which the individual left the courtroom and … Read more

Grand Forks Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal Altercation; Sentencing Scheduled for December

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks man has been convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of 49-year-old Anthony Kiehl, whose fatal injuries stemmed from an encounter last year. Donald Bartlette, 46, was found guilty by a jury after a trial that commenced on Tuesday and concluded with a verdict announced on Friday. The incident occurred last October during a confrontation between Bartlette and Kiehl. Bartlette alleged that Kiehl approached him with a knife, prompting him to retaliate. The confrontation left Kiehl with severe head and facial injuries, ultimately leading to his death … Read more

From Historic Trials to Celebratory Births: A Look Back at Significant Events on December 28th

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As the year 2024 nears its end, December 28 marks significant events that have shaped history in many profound ways. From pivotal advancements in film to seismic shifts induced by natural disasters, this day encapsulates both human creativity and the unpredictable power of nature. On this date in 2015, a decision emerged in Cleveland that highlighted ongoing racial tensions and challenges within the United States’ justice system. A grand jury elected not to bring charges against two white police officers following the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Black youth who was holding a … Read more

North Carolina Amends ‘Raise the Age’ Law: Certain Felonies to Send 16, 17-Year-Olds to Adult Court Starting December

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Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant amendment to North Carolina’s juvenile justice law, commonly known as “Raise the Age,” will soon change how 16 and 17-year-olds charged with specific felonies are processed in the state’s legal system. Starting on December 1, these teenagers will be tried as adults if they commit violent felonies, marking a departure from the state’s recent practices focusing on rehabilitation for young offenders. In 2019, North Carolina updated its juvenile justice laws, implementing the “Raise the Age” initiative, which ceased the automatic prosecution of 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanors … Read more