Delays

Cher’s Legal Misstep Delays Son’s Conservatorship Hearing, Sparks Controversy

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Los Angeles, CA – Cher’s attempt to petition for a conservatorship for her son, Elijah Blue Allman, has hit a roadblock. On Friday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui ruled that Cher’s legal team made an error by submitting their filings just two days before the hearing, depriving Allman and his attorneys of sufficient time to review them. As a result, a new hearing has been scheduled for January 29. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Cher has expressed concerns about her son’s “severe mental health and substance abuse issues” that … Read more

Recent Changes in Florida Law Causing Delays for Inmates Seeking Release in Miami-Dade County

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Miami, Florida – Changes to the law in Miami-Dade County have resulted in individuals accused of crimes being held in jail longer before seeing a first-appearance judge. In the past, it was common for those deemed not “high-risk” to pay a bond and be released shortly after their arrest. However, new legislation signed by the Florida legislature and governor has altered this practice. Under Florida law, individuals must appear before a first appearance judge within 24 hours of their arrest. However, due to the high volume of arrestees in Miami-Dade, many were able to bond … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Amid Supreme Court’s Pending Ruling on A Similar Case

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CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has been postponed as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a similar case in Indiana. The trial, originally scheduled for April, has been rescheduled to begin on October 8, according to U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He warned prosecutors that proceeding with the trial before the Supreme Court’s ruling could result in a retrial. Madigan, seated at the defense table, consented to the delay. Madigan is one of several individuals facing public corruption charges in Chicago who have requested that their cases be put on … Read more