Jail

Jury Awards $33 Million in Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Ottawa County Jail

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – A federal civil jury awarded $33 million in damages to the estate of Terral Brooks Ellis II, who died in the Ottawa County jail in 2015. The jury found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis’ family expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the jury’s verdict, ending their years-long wait for justice. Ellis, 26, was pronounced dead on October 22, 2015, shortly after being transported from the Ottawa County jail to a local hospital with no detectable blood pressure. During his 10-day stay at … Read more

Corrections Officer Indicted for Smuggling Illegal Drugs and Tobacco into Jail, Allegedly Accepting Bribes from Inmates

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Hamilton, New Jersey – A corrections officer in Mercer County has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for smuggling contraband into the jail, including illegal drugs and tobacco products. Tyree L. Hobbs, 39, is facing four second-degree charges, including official misconduct and bribery. He has been suspended without pay since July 2022 and was charged in June 2023. Hobbs allegedly began his illegal operation about 10 months after starting his job at the Mercer County Correctional Facility. According to investigators from the Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity … Read more

Shocking Revelation: Trump’s Lawyer and GOP Leader Disagree with ‘Get Out of Jail’ Card, Drawing Parallels to Nixon Era

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Washington, D.C. – Recent discussions concerning the possibility of a presidential self-pardon have taken center stage in political circles. Debates have arisen as to whether Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, has the power to pardon himself. The question has sparked interest not only from legal experts but also from within Trump’s own circle. The issue was brought to attention by Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who expressed his belief that a self-pardon would not be beneficial for the former President and would carry significant political consequences. Giuliani argued that such an … Read more

New Nevada Laws for 2024: Increased Marijuana Possession, Fines for Tobacco Sales, and Voting Access in Jail

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – As 2024 commences, Nevada welcomes a multitude of new laws that will impact its residents. These changes cover a diverse range of topics, from marijuana possession to voting access in jails. Under the new legislation, individuals in Nevada can now legally possess up to two and a half ounces of marijuana, a significant increase from the previous limit of one ounce. Additionally, the amount of concentrated cannabis allowed has been raised from an eighth of an ounce to a quarter ounce. In an effort to curb underage tobacco use, fines for … Read more