Jail

Nurse Acquitted, Doctor Faces Uncertain Future in Inmate’s Death at San Diego Jail

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SAN DIEGO, California – A nurse has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges related to the death of an inmate at a women’s jail in San Diego County. However, a jury was unable to reach a verdict regarding a doctor also facing manslaughter charges in connection with the same incident. After deliberating for just over two days, Danalee Pascua, 39, was found not guilty by an El Cajon jury of causing the death of Elisa Serna at the Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee on November 11, 2019. In addition, jurors voted 9-3 in favor … Read more

Attorney Accuses Judge in Trump Defamation Trial of Threatening Jail Time: ‘I Completely Disagree’

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New York City – Alina Habba, the defense attorney in the recent defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump, has criticized Judge Lewis Kaplan for threatening to imprison her. Habba voiced her concerns during an appearance on Newsmax, stating that she disagreed with the judge’s ruling on an evidentiary issue and was subsequently threatened with incarceration. The dispute arose when Habba sought to present a PowerPoint slide as evidence, which she believed would support their case against Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll. According to Habba, Judge Kaplan disallowed the use of the slide and dismissed … Read more

Legal Battle Looms as Birmingham City Jail Files Lawsuit Against Jefferson County Sheriff

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Birmingham, Alabama – A lawsuit has been filed against Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway following a contentious situation involving the Birmingham City Jail. According to court documents, several individuals arrested by Birmingham police officers for on-sight violations were turned away from the Jefferson County Jail in October 2023. The arresting officers were informed that Sheriff Pettway had implemented a policy only accepting inmates with a warrant issued by a Jefferson County magistrate. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Chief of Police Scott Thurmond engaged in conversations with Sheriff Pettway, ultimately confirming the restrictive policy. However, after … Read more

Ghanaian Immigration Lawyer Faces Up to 15 Years in Jail for Exploiting Vulnerable Clients and Deceiving the US Immigration System

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New York – A Ghanaian immigration lawyer based in the Bronx, New York, is facing up to 15 years in jail for orchestrating a massive immigration scam that defrauded vulnerable immigrants and caused financial loss, deportations, and denied Green Card applications. Kofi Amankwaa, along with his son Kofi Amankwaa Jr. and several associates, scammed hundreds of clients by charging exorbitant fees for fraudulent services promising to secure Green Cards for them. Simultaneously, they submitted false petitions accusing the clients’ children of abuse under the Violence Against Women Act to expedite their immigration applications. According to … Read more