Felonies

Judge Denies Bond Reduction for Minot Paraprofessional Charged with Felonies Involving Students

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Minot, ND – A district court judge in North Central District Court on Thursday refused to lower the bail for a former Minot Public Schools paraprofessional, Hiroki Ito, who is currently facing serious allegations involving inappropriate interactions with students. Ito, 27, of Minot, was initially arrested on December 6 following complaints by parents of two students at Central Middle School, attracting significant attention from the local community. Ito had sought a reduction in his $60,000 bond during a recent court session, citing his responsibilities at home as the primary caregiver for his ailing mother. Despite … Read more

North Carolina Amends ‘Raise the Age’ Law: Certain Felonies to Send 16, 17-Year-Olds to Adult Court Starting December

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Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant amendment to North Carolina’s juvenile justice law, commonly known as “Raise the Age,” will soon change how 16 and 17-year-olds charged with specific felonies are processed in the state’s legal system. Starting on December 1, these teenagers will be tried as adults if they commit violent felonies, marking a departure from the state’s recent practices focusing on rehabilitation for young offenders. In 2019, North Carolina updated its juvenile justice laws, implementing the “Raise the Age” initiative, which ceased the automatic prosecution of 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanors … Read more

Putnam County Grand Jury Indicts 45 in Over 200 Felonies, Including Multiple High-Profile Child Abuse and Assault Cases

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PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — A grand jury in Putnam County has returned indictments in four major cases, including allegations of child death by a guardian and multiple charges of sexual offenses, underscoring a significant day of legal proceedings. The indictments, which were announced on Thursday, have brought serious accusations to the forefront, involving cases ranging from fatal abuse and sexual assault to endangerment during a firearm incident. In one of the most disturbing cases, Brooke Kessler, 32, from Hurricane, faces multiple charges including the death of a child by a parent, child abuse resulting in … Read more

Knox County Grand Jury Issues Multiple Indictments Including Organized Crime and Major Felonies

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Barbourville, KY — A Knox County Grand Jury delivered several indictments on October 25, involving multiple residents in serious criminal activities, ranging from organized crime to first-degree rape, as authorities deepen their crackdown on illegal operations within the community. Among those indicted was Amanda McAdams of Barbourville, who faces various charges including engaging in organized crime to traffic controlled substances and conspiracy to promote contraband. Similarly charged was George Derrick McAdams, also from Barbourville, who in addition faces a charge of being a persistent felony offender, indicating previous convictions. Ted Ray Davis, another Barbourville local, … Read more