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Former Senator Nicole Mitchell’s Burglary Sentencing Delayed Amid Attorney’s Health Concerns

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BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — The sentencing for former Senator Nicole Mitchell, who was convicted of burglary, has been postponed due to her attorney’s health issues. The delay comes after an official request was made by her legal counsel, Dane DeKrey, who cited a need for recovery from an illness that hinders his ability to prepare for the upcoming hearing. DeKrey submitted a motion on September 2, seeking to continue the sentencing originally set for September 10. In his motion, he explained that the brief postponement would allow him to recover sufficiently to represent Mitchell effectively … Read more

Justice Delayed: Subu Vedam’s 40-Year Murder Conviction Overturned Amid New Evidence

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State College, Pa. — After more than four decades behind bars for a crime he maintains he did not commit, Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam is one step closer to potentially clearing his name. A recent ruling by Centre County President Judge Jonathan Grine has vacated Vedam’s 1988 murder conviction, opening the door for a new trial. Judge Grine determined that Vedam had not received a fair trial and referenced evidence that prosecutors had previously withheld. This included details emerging from an FBI report which contested critical aspects of the case against him. Vedam was convicted in … Read more

States Unite to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Delayed $6 Billion in K-12 Federal Funding

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Washington, D.C. – A significant legal battle is unfolding as 24 states and the District of Columbia aim to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges a delay in federal funding for K-12 education. A joint motion to dismiss has been filed by this coalition, led by California, in collaboration with the Trump administration. Both parties have agreed that the remaining federal funds will be released no later than October 3. The anticipated release of over $6 billion in federal funding, originally set for July 1, faced setbacks due to what the White House’s Office of Management … Read more

Justice Delayed: $28 Million Verdict for Wrongfully Convicted Buffalo Man Highlights Systemic Misconduct

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Buffalo, New York — In a riveting conclusion to a decades-long struggle for justice, a jury awarded John Walker Jr. $28 million in a civil rights lawsuit, vindicating him against Erie County for his wrongful conviction in a 1976 murder case. Walker, along with Darryl Boyd and two other teenagers, was initially prosecuted under dubious circumstances that included the suppression of key evidence. Key to the prosecution’s case was the testimony of a fifth boy, while crucial photographs that could have exonerated the defendants went undisclosed. One photograph showed footprints leading away from the crime … Read more