Blair County Couple Faces Jury Over Alarming Child Abuse Charges in Joint Trial

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — A jury was formed on Monday to deliberate on several serious child sexual abuse charges filed against a couple from Blair County. William John Stonebraker, 55, and Marie Louis Stonebraker, 43, are set to face a joint jury trial beginning October 14 at the local courthouse. The couple is up against multiple felony charges across two separate cases each, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a minor, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, and aggravated indecent assault. Despite the severity of the allegations, both individuals remain out on bail as … Read more

San Jose State’s Quest for Legal Education: New Bill Aims to Introduce Joint Programs with Lincoln Law School Amidst Ongoing Debates on Access and Accreditation

San Jose, California — The future of legal education in Silicon Valley is under scrutiny as a new legislative proposal aims to enhance access to law degrees by allowing San Jose State University to collaborate with the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. This shift comes amidst a broader conversation about the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, which currently restricts public law schools to the University of California system. State Senator Dave Cortese, the proposal’s author and a graduate of Lincoln Law School, initially introduced a bill that would facilitate a merger between San … Read more

NYC Lawyer Juan Luciano Explores the Complexities of Parental Relocation with Joint Custody in New Article

New York, New York — Juan Luciano, a seasoned child custody lawyer based in New York City, recently provided insights into the complex legal landscape surrounding the rights of divorced parents looking to relocate with their children under joint custody arrangements. With family dynamics continually evolving, Luciano’s guidance comes as a significant resource for co-parents challenged by relocation disputes. Relocation scenarios often arise from desires to seek new employment, to be closer to extended family, or to pursue better educational opportunities for the child. However, when joint custody agreements are in effect, moving a child … Read more

Lakeside Burger Joint Owner Acquitted of Arson Charges in Dramatic Courtroom Victory

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Emerging from the Henrico County Courthouse, Tiara Black was acquitted on charges of arson related to the fire that destroyed her Lakeside Burgers & Fries restaurant last year. Black, a local entrepreneur who also owns Eat 66 in Stratford Hills, has faced extensive legal scrutiny since the incident that razed the business she acquired in October 2023. Previously named Carytown Burgers & Fries and located at 5404 Lakeside Ave., the establishment suffered a devastating fire in February 2024, just months after Black’s acquisition. The blaze led to investigations and subsequent arrests … Read more