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Defendant Responds to Bonfire Explosion Lawsuit: Denies Most Allegations, Leaving Plaintiff’s Case in Question

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MAPLE GROVE, Wisconsin — The first defendant in the lawsuit filed after a bonfire explosion in Shawano County has responded to the allegations, denying all but one of them. Tyler Frisch, in his response to the complaint, admitted to being asked to assist with moving a container of fuel near the bonfire. However, he stated that he lacked the knowledge or information to form a belief on the remaining allegations. Frisch and his insurance company are requesting that the case be dismissed or proceed to a jury trial. The responses filed by Frisch also included … Read more

St. Thomas Lawyer Answers the Call: Representing Capitol Riot Defendant in D.C.

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A lawyer based in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, has been summoned to Washington, D.C., to defend a client involved in the Capitol storming on January 6. Matthew Campbell, a federal public defender, is facing a demanding schedule as he handles two high-profile cases in his local jurisdiction while also taking on the responsibilities of representing individuals charged in connection with the uprising. The federal government has enlisted the support of lawyers from across the country, including Alaska and Puerto Rico, to aid in the prosecution of more than half of the cases related to … Read more

Chaos Erupts in Las Vegas Courtroom as Defendant Attacks Judge Mid-Sentencing

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LAS VEGAS – A sentencing hearing in Las Vegas took a violent turn on Wednesday morning when a defendant launched himself over the bench in an attempt to attack the judge, according to courtroom video footage. Deobra Redden, 30, was in court for a sentencing hearing related to an attempted battery charge when the incident occurred. In the video, Judge Mary Kay Holthus is seen reacting as chaos erupts in the courtroom. Redden can be seen jumping over the bench and pulling the judge to the ground. The incident resulted in injuries to both Holthus … Read more