Jail

Justice Prevails: Family of Man Ridiculed in Oklahoma Jail Receives $33 Million Jury Award

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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The family of an Oklahoma man who died while in jail has been awarded $33 million by a jury. The tragic incident unfolded as staff members allegedly mocked the man. The lawsuit, brought forward by the family of Darius Robinson, claimed that the 41-year-old man was subjected to physical abuse and humiliation by jail staff members at the McClain County Jail in Purcell, Oklahoma. According to the family, the incident occurred on April 5, 2019, when Robinson was booked into the jail on a public intoxication charge. During his time in … Read more

Hong Kong Lawyer’s Jail Sentence Overturned: Court Grants Community Service Order in Obstruction Case

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HONG KONG (AP) — A lawyer in Hong Kong has successfully appealed against his jail sentence for obstructing a police officer outside a court during a national security case three years ago. The High Court replaced Leo Yau Lut-pong’s original seven-day sentence with a 160-hour community service order. The appeal was granted after it was found that the trial magistrate had wrongly applied the law in rejecting Yau’s plea for leniency. However, a separate appeal against his conviction for willful obstruction was dismissed. Yau, who works for Bond Ng Solicitors, had ignored a police sergeant’s … Read more

Beware of Scammers Pretending to Be Law Enforcement Officials targeting Jury Duty Avoid Jail Time

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A concerning and persistent scam involving jury duty is plaguing victims across the nation. Individuals have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be law enforcement officials, alleging that they failed to report for jury duty and demanding immediate payment or face potential jail time. Recently, a viewer reached out to News 8 On Your Side, recounting a similar experience. They received a call from someone purportedly from the Pennsylvania sheriff’s department, questioning their absence from a federal grand jury summons. The caller attempted to convince the viewer that paying fines … Read more

Defense Attorneys Banned from D.C. Jail After Drug Residue Found on Paperwork

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two defense attorneys have been prohibited from meeting with clients at the D.C. jail after traces of illegal drugs were discovered on paperwork they brought into the facility, according to sources within the city’s Department of Corrections. The attorneys, Kevin McCants and Donna Beasley, have been notified that they can only communicate with their clients through video meetings or by having their colleagues conduct face-to-face visits. McCants, a seasoned lawyer practicing in the District since 2005, revealed in an interview that he was informed by corrections officials last month about the ban … Read more