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Family Files Federal Lawsuit over Man’s Death in Hennepin County Jail Due to Alleged Neglect

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of a man who died in the Hennepin County Jail in 2022 has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming that the neglect of his medical needs resulted in his death. Lucas Bellamy, the son of renowned theater figure and founder of the Penumbra Theatre, Lou Bellamy, passed away at the age of 41, just three days after being admitted to the jail. The Bellamy family alleges that Lucas suffered from a perforated intestine, enduring excruciating pain, and that jail staff ignored his pleas for help despite medical guidance from previous providers. … Read more

Oregon Student Continues Family Legacy as Junior Election Judge, Eager to Shape Future Elections

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OREGON, Ill. – In Ogle County, Illinois, the tradition of overseeing elections has been passed down through generations, and now a student is set to continue this legacy as a junior election judge. Sarah Branam will be taking on this role for the first time, with guidance from her mother, Annette. Surprisingly, Sarah finds the experience far from boring, as she has a genuine curiosity about the inner workings of elections and the processes involved. As Sarah prepares to embrace her role as a junior election judge, she is also eagerly anticipating her first opportunity … Read more

Cal Poly Faces Lawsuit Over Handling of Kristin Smart Case: Family Seeks Justice and Accountability

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San Luis Obispo, California – The family of Kristin Smart has filed a lawsuit against California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) for wrongful death, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit alleges that Cal Poly failed to fulfill its legal obligations in the case of Smart’s disappearance and murder in 1996. Smart was last seen alive after attending a frat party at Cal Poly, and her body has never been found. Paul Flores, who had escorted Smart back to her dorm room after she was found passed out on a lawn outside the … Read more

Family Fights Release of Twice-Convicted Killer Walter Joseph Lewis Under Controversial California Parole Law

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LOS ANGELES – Twice-convicted murderer Walter Joseph Lewis is set to be released on parole in California under the state’s Elderly Parole Law. Lewis, now 76, committed his first murder in 1965 when he stabbed a man to death at the age of 18. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison for the crime. In 1979, Lewis beat Robert Chartier to death with a hammer, resulting in another murder conviction. The Chartier family has been fighting to have Lewis’ release reconsidered since 2017. The parole law in California allows for the release of any … Read more