Hearing

Nevada Man Indicted by Grand Jury for Shocking Attack on Clark County Judge during Court Hearing

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LAS VEGAS (AP) – A grand jury has indicted a man from Nevada on charges of attempted murder and other crimes for attacking a judge during a court hearing. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, occurred on January 3 when Deobra Redden leaped over the bench and assaulted Justice Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus. Redden was appearing in court for sentencing in a separate case at the time. According to reports, Redden was indicted on nine charges related to the attack, including attempted murder of a victim over 60 years old, battery … Read more

No Disclosure: Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi Faces Preliminary Hearing Before POST Commission

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ASHLAND, Mass. — Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi, who has been on paid administrative leave for the past two weeks, is scheduled to appear before a judge affiliated with the state Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The reason for the hearing has not been disclosed. Town Manager Michael Herbert has also not provided an explanation for Rossi’s leave. The preliminary hearing, presided over by retired Judge Judith Cowin, will involve discussions on resolution, discovery stipulations, and other matters in preparation for a hearing, according to the POST Commission. … Read more

Rhode Island District Court Nominee Faces Unexpected Question About Marxist Past During Confirmation Hearing

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – Melissa DuBose, a former history and civics teacher in the Providence public school system, faced scrutiny during her confirmation hearing for a position on the Rhode Island District Court. Republican Senators John N. Kennedy and Marsha Blackburn questioned DuBose about an article from over two decades ago in which she mentioned being in a “Marxist phase.” Despite the line of questioning, DuBose adamantly denied being a Marxist and stated that she does not espouse Marxist theory or ideology. The article in question was written by an undergraduate student who interviewed DuBose … Read more

Landmark Hearing Begins as Plaintiffs Allege Cancer Caused by Zantac, Raising Validity Questions for Popular Heartburn Medication

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Wilmington, Delaware – A Delaware Superior Court judge is set to preside over a case today involving plaintiffs who allege that the popular heartburn medication Zantac caused their cancer. The judge’s main task will be to determine the validity of the methodologies used to establish a connection between this widely-used antacid and certain types of cancer. If the methodologies are deemed valid, the lawsuits against the drug maker will proceed to trial. The lawsuits claim that Zantac, which was discontinued globally by its manufacturer in September 2019 due to concerns about a potentially cancer-causing chemical … Read more