Delays

DC Superior Court Orders House Arrest for Suspect in Non-Fatal Shooting Amid Trial Delays

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Washington, D.C. – Following a delay in his scheduled trial due to conflicts in the prosecution’s schedule, Calvon Brown, 31, has been placed under house arrest by DC Superior Court Judge Erik Christian. Brown faces charges of aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in March. The altercation, which unfolded at Lee’s Liquors on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, involved Brown allegedly engaging in a physical confrontation with the victim before firing a gun, resulting in the victim being shot in the buttocks. Despite the violent nature of the incident, … Read more

YNW Melly’s Double Murder Retrial Date Set for 2025 Following Legal Delays and Evidence Disputes

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rapper YNW Melly returned to a Broward County courtroom on Monday to receive a new trial date for his double murder charge, officials confirmed. The artist, legally named Jamell Demons, is implicated in the 2018 killings of childhood friends Chris “YNW Juvy” Thomas and Anthony “YNW Sakchaser” Williams, in what prosecutors allege was staged to resemble a drive-by shooting. During the session, presided over by Judge Martin Fein, September 10, 2025 was set as the retrial date, following the previous trial’s declaration as a mistrial last summer. Separate from the murder … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Key Deadlines in Trump Classified Documents Investigation

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WASHINGTON — In a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding former President Donald Trump, a federal judge has issued a temporary suspension of certain deadlines in the case pertaining to the handling of classified documents. This decision allows more time for Trump’s legal team to prepare their defense amid a complex battle over document handling procedures. The case centers on allegations that Trump improperly stored and handled classified government documents after leaving office. The seriousness of these charges has drawn national attention, given the potential implications for national security. U.S. District Judge Aileen … Read more

San Francisco Public Works Pressed for Greater Transparency Amid Project Delays and Overruns

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San Francisco, CA – In a push for heightened accountability, the San Francisco Department of Public Works is under scrutiny to improve transparency concerning its city projects, following a recent civil grand jury’s findings. The report criticized the department for its failure to maintain regular upkeep schedules and cited numerous errors in project constructions. Over four years have passed since the arrest of former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru, which marked a moment of reckoning for the department. Accusations at the time included corruption, bribery, and undisclosed side deals by what was described as one … Read more