Jefferson

Community Mourns Passing of Renowned Jefferson County Judge and Public Servant, Lee Clary

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Watertown, NY — Former Jefferson County Court Judge Lee Clary, known for his profound impact on the local community and legal field, passed away at the age of 86. His death was confirmed to have occurred peacefully at Samaritan Medical Center last Thursday. Born on October 13, 1937, in Geneva, New York, Clary was a lifelong advocate for justice and public service. After earning a philosophy degree from St. Bernard’s Seminary in Rochester and completing his legal studies at Syracuse University, where he met his future wife, Shirley A. McDonald, Clary embarked on a distinguished … Read more

Surgeon Wins $15M Verdict in Biased Investigation of Sexual Misconduct Complaints at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Philadelphia, PA – In a recent case at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJ), a surgeon was awarded a substantial $15 million in a sex bias lawsuit. The surgeon, who remains unnamed, was accused of sexual misconduct by a student and medical resident at TJ, leading to a Title IX complaint against the surgeon. Following the complaint, an investigation was carried out by an external law firm, and during the subsequent legal proceedings, the court ordered the release of the investigation report, albeit with permissible redactions for attorney-client privilege. According to the plaintiff, the investigation into … Read more

Swift Jury Decision: Jefferson City Man Convicted of Armed Credit Union Robbery in Record Time

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a swift verdict, a federal jury convicted Tre Joseph Connor, a 29-year-old resident of Jefferson City, for armed robbery of a credit union. The prosecution alleged that Connor entered the River Region Credit Union on West Truman Boulevard last year, wielding a 9-millimeter pistol, and successfully stole over $117,000. The jury reached its decision within a mere two-and-a-half hours. Connor is now facing a potential sentence of a minimum of seven years in prison, which could extend to a life sentence without the possibility of parole. To gain a deeper … Read more

Sexual Harassment Trial for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Delayed as Prosecutors Seek New Indictment

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BEAUMONT, Texas – The trial date for a Jefferson County justice of the peace accused of sexual harassment of an employee has been postponed. Jefferson County Precinct Eight Justice of the Peace, Tom Gillam III, was scheduled to stand trial on March 6, 2024. However, prosecutors are now seeking a new indictment, leading to the delay. Gillam, who has been suspended without pay since September 2023, is facing a charge of official oppression related to sexual harassment. During a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday in Jefferson County’s Criminal District Court, Defense attorney Layne Walker and special … Read more