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Landmark Case: Ohio Supreme Court to Determine Governments’ Power to Challenge Temporary Orders on Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to decide whether governments have the right to challenge temporary orders that block the implementation of laws. This decision comes as the city of Columbus requested the court’s intervention regarding a preliminary injunction that was imposed by a Delaware County Common Pleas judge. The injunction, which is still in effect, halted the enforcement of two city ordinances related to firearms. One ordinance requires safe storage of guns, while the other prohibits the possession of certain high-capacity magazines. The Buckeye Institute, a conservative think tank, has filed a … Read more

Intriguing Road Rage Case: Jury to Determine Outcome of Dacarrei Kinard’s Alleged Shooting Death on I-76 in Norton

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Norton, Ohio – A jury will soon determine the fate of Dacarrei Kinard, who stands accused in an alleged road rage shooting death on Interstate 76. The shooting incident took place on May 17, 2023, and is now under the scrutiny of the court. The trial, which has garnered significant attention, centers around the events leading up to the fatal shooting. Jurors will review evidence and testimonies to determine whether Kinard acted in self-defense or if his actions were a result of road rage. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence suggesting that Kinard intentionally … Read more

Jury to Determine: Did an Everson Man Act in Self-Defense When He Fatally Shot His Father?

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BELLINGHAM, Washington – A jury in Whatcom County will soon determine the fate of an Everson man who is accused of shooting and killing his father in an alleged act of self-defense. The trial is set to proceed as the defendant claims that he acted to protect himself during a heated confrontation. The incident took place in November 2020, when the defendant, whose name has been withheld, and his father, identified as John Doe, got into a physical altercation at their residence. According to witnesses, the argument escalated and turned violent, leading to the defendant … Read more

Supreme Court to Determine Legality of Punishing Homeless for Sleeping Outside Without Shelter

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Grants Pass, Oregon – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will determine whether local governments can penalize homeless individuals for sleeping or camping in public when shelter beds are not available. This raises the question of whether such laws violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The case stems from a complaint filed by three homeless individuals in Grants Pass, an Oregon city with a higher number of homeless people than available shelter beds. The city has ordinances that prohibit individuals from sleeping on the streets or … Read more