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Scott Pichon’s Spitting Incident Leads to Misdemeanor Charge as Felony Assault Case is Dropped

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WASHINGTON — A Maryland attorney is facing a misdemeanor charge after federal prosecutors chose to dismiss a felony assault case involving an incident with National Guardsmen. The decision marks a continuation of a trend where more serious charges against individuals accused of assaults on federal officers have been downgraded. Scott Pichon was initially charged with a felony last month after he allegedly spat on members of the National Guard while riding a scooter near Union Station. This week, prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss the felony charge without prejudice, which allows for the possibility of … Read more

Controversial ICE Detention Ends: Waco Man Noe Guerrero Returns Home After Charges Dropped

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WACO, Texas — Noe Guerrero, a local resident detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in July, has been released and is back home, as confirmed by his attorney. Guerrero was taken into custody on suspicion of not having the necessary immigration documents. However, just days after his arrest, the charges were dropped when it was determined that he did, in fact, possess the required documentation in his vehicle. Despite this, ICE chose to maintain his detention, triggering a wave of protests from community members advocating for his release in Waco. An Immigration Court … Read more

Florida Stripper Age Restriction Challenge Dropped Following Court Ruling on Similar Law

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A legal challenge to a Florida law that restricts dancers under 21 from performing in adult entertainment venues has been dropped following a recent federal appeals court ruling. Plaintiffs, including two adult clubs, a dancer, and a retail store, notified the federal court in Tallahassee on Tuesday that they were dismissing their lawsuit. The lawsuit contested the law on First Amendment grounds. U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor subsequently issued an order that closed the case. While the notice did not provide specific reasons for the dismissal, prior filings indicated the plaintiffs were … Read more

Charges Dropped Against College Students in Alleged Dating App Ambush on Soldier

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Worcester, MA — A Worcester District Court judge has dismissed charges against five Assumption University students accused of orchestrating a plot against a U.S. Army soldier, which mimicked tactics from online “catch a predator” stings. The students, Kelsey Brainard, Isabella Trudeau, Joaquin Smith, Kevin Carroll, and Easton Randall, faced allegations of kidnapping and conspiracy arising from an incident involving a dating app lure. The charges were dismissed after defense attorneys argued last month that there was insufficient probable cause to support the allegations. The legal proceedings have spotlighted not only the students’ actions but also … Read more