Delays

Tragic Delays: Survivors of Clergy Abuse Face Justice Denied as Bankruptcy Courts Drag On

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Rochester, New York — The story of Kevin Higley reflects the profound impact of unresolved trauma as he became one of many survivors pushing for justice against the Diocese of Rochester. Higley, who died in 2022, vowed to protect future victims of sexual abuse after coming forward with his own horrific experience as a child. His wife, Natalie, recalls their first meeting decades ago when he disclosed the abuse he suffered by a priest during his youth, an ordeal that haunted him throughout their years together. The legal battle surrounding the diocese has become increasingly … Read more

Vermont’s Climate Ambitions at a Crossroads: Funding Delays Threaten Progress on Environmental Laws

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Vermont officials are expressing urgent concerns about the lack of funding to implement climate legislation approved by the state legislature. Specifically, they are calling attention to the Global Warming Solutions Act and the Climate Superfund Act, which impose legal obligations to reduce climate pollution but have not been adequately funded by lawmakers. Enacted in 2020, the Global Warming Solutions Act was passed despite a veto from Governor Phil Scott. This legislation authorized measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions and provided a framework for citizens to hold the state accountable if it does not meet these … Read more

Zoning Battle Delays Launch of First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in St. John Parish

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LAPLACE, La. – A complex legal battle is unfolding in St. John The Baptist Parish, where a zoning dispute is threatening the establishment of the first medical marijuana dispensary in the area. Business owner Omar Pecantte, who has previously opened dispensaries in Houma and Morgan City, finds himself at the center of this controversy after purchasing land for his third Greenleaf Dispensary location on Belle Terre Boulevard in LaPlace. Pecantte’s plans came to a standstill when the local zoning board, through its third-party assessor, declined to issue a building permit for the dispensary. The reasoning … Read more

Judicial Delays and Bail Granted as Man Appeals Impersonation Verdict in High-Profile Local Case

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A Bowling Green courtroom witnessed a delay in the sentencing of a man convicted of impersonating a police officer Tuesday, further complicated by a decision to grant bail pending the resolution of his legal challenges. Robert Sharp, 37, was scheduled to learn his fate last week but will now wait until May 27 as his legal team pushes for a new trial and a judgment of acquittal, arguing flaws in the prosecution’s case. Sharp’s attorney filed motions questioning the sufficiency of evidence which led to his conviction earlier in March. The … Read more