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Family Tragedy: 69-Year-Old Man Convicted of Murdering His Brother Over Property Dispute

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GORDON, Ga. — A 69-year-old man was found guilty of murdering his older brother during a family dispute earlier this year. The conviction came after a jury in Wilkinson County deliberated on the case involving Rickey Lee Shinholster, who fatally shot his sibling concerning access to a residence on Farish Wood Road. Authorities shared that the tragic incident unfolded on July 9, 2023. The Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office reported that the conflict escalated between the brothers, leading to the fatal gunfire. T. Wright Barksdale III, a representative from the District Attorney’s office, described the event … Read more

Judge Rules Against CoreCivic’s Immigrant Detention Plans in Leavenworth: City Triumphs in Land Use Dispute

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LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A judge ruled Wednesday that CoreCivic, a major U.S. private prison operator, cannot house immigrants facing deportation in a closed detention center near Kansas City without an official permit from the city. The decision, made by Leavenworth County Judge John Bryant, follows a packed hearing that supported the city’s request for a temporary restraining order against the prison company. CoreCivic previously argued that delaying the opening of the 1,033-bed facility would result in $4.2 million lost in monthly revenue. Local officials expressed concern about the imminent arrival of detainees as part of … Read more

Neurosurgeon’s Whistleblower Victory: Jury Awards $5.8 Million for Retaliation in Patient Safety Dispute

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An Orange County jury has awarded $5.8 million in damages to Dr. Mark Linskey, a neurosurgeon previously affiliated with UC Irvine, in a case surrounding allegations of retaliation following his whistleblower complaint regarding patient safety risks and misuse of resources. This verdict, reached on May 9, represents a significant chapter in Linskey’s long-standing legal battle with university officials. Dr. Linskey, a board-certified neurosurgeon and former chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at UC Irvine, has faced legal challenges since 2016 after filing complaints against former UCI School of Medicine Dean Ralph Clayman and former … Read more

Court Clears NBA Star Ja Morant in Self-Defense Case Stemming from Home Basketball Game Dispute

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Memphis, Tennessee – A tense legal battle centered on an alleged assault during a basketball game at the home of Memphis Grizzlies player Ja Morant came to a close this Monday. A Shelby County Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of dismissing the civil lawsuit brought against Morant, citing the NBA star’s credible claim of self-defense. The lawsuit originated from a July 2022 incident, where Joshua Holloway, then 17, accused Morant of assaulting him during a friendly game. According to court documents, the confrontation was sparked when Holloway accidentally hit Morant with a basketball, leading … Read more