Defendants

Washington County Grand Jury Indicts 11 Defendants on Multiple Charges, Including Domestic Violence and Drug Trafficking

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MARIETTA, Ohio — An indictment was handed down by a Washington County Grand Jury on Thursday, involving a diverse group of 11 defendants facing various felony and misdemeanor charges. Among those indicted is Joseph Lee Kellison from Belpre, who is charged with domestic violence, classified as a fourth-degree felony, stemming from an incident on July 2. Another Belpre resident, 54-year-old Timothy Wayne Cowan, faces one count of gross sexual imposition, a third-degree felony, along with a fifth-degree felony charge of grooming related to events from July 10. Amber Dawn Durnell, 39, from Coolville, was indicted … Read more

Court Extends Halt on Controversial Coffee County Poultry Farm as Plaintiffs and Defendants Clash in Legal Battle

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Coffee County, Alabama – A legal battle over a proposed commercial poultry farm in southern Coffee County continues as an injunction has been extended, preventing any further development until September 29, 2025. The next court hearing is set for that date at the Coffee County Courthouse. The dispute stems from a hearing held on August 12, where five plaintiffs—Bruce Brooker, Rebecca Temple, Legrand Roberts, Hamp Adams, and Sims Funeral Homes, Inc.—sought to block the poultry project. The presiding judge, Kelly Brooks, issued a temporary injunction halting all work on the site, citing the need for … Read more

Trump’s Legal Setback: Judge Rules in Favor of Defendants in High-Profile Lawsuit

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NEW YORK — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump against several defendants, siding with those accused in the case. The decision marks a significant setback for Trump, who sought to hold these individuals accountable for alleged wrongdoings. In the ruling, U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey found that Trump failed to provide sufficient evidence to support his claims. The case involved allegations against individuals who had publicly criticized the former president, along with accusations regarding business dealings. Trump’s legal team had argued that the defendants acted in concert … Read more

Judicial Crisis: Defendants in Armed Robbery and Drug Cases Released Amid Attorney Shortage in Lowell

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LOWELL, Mass. — On Wednesday, a group of defendants facing serious charges such as armed robbery and drug trafficking were released from custody at the Kiernan Judicial Center. This development came as trial courts across Middlesex and Suffolk counties initiated emergency Lavallee Protocol hearings, a move triggered by a critical shortage of court-appointed attorneys throughout the state. The situation highlights an ongoing issue in the Massachusetts legal system, where the lack of available attorneys for defendants has prompted courts to take unprecedented actions. The Lavallee Protocol, designed to ensure that defendants’ rights are protected in … Read more