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Suspended Judge Faces Jury in High-Stakes Attempted Murder Trial

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Harrisburg, PA – Suspended judge Sonya McKnight faced trial in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas on Monday, accused of attempting to murder her former boyfriend by shooting him as he slept last February. The court proceedings marked the first time McKnight has appeared before a jury since the incident at her Susquehanna Township residence. Prosecutors allege that McKnight shot Michael McCoy in the head, resulting in him losing sight in one eye. Following the shooting on February 15, 2024, she was charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. During Monday’s session, several witnesses, … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Former Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate’s Lawsuit, Citing Lack of Concrete Injury

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A federal lawsuit brought by Scott Jensen, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, was dismissed by a federal judge. Jensen had accused the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice of politically motivated investigations tied to his statements about COVID-19. The court decided on March 31 to dismiss the case without prejudice, meaning Jensen retains the option to refile. Jensen, a family physician who lost the 2022 governor race to Democrat Tim Walz, originally filed the lawsuit in June 2023. He claimed that his First Amendment rights to free speech were infringed … Read more

Judicial Group Files Complaint Against Judge Advocating for More Women-Led Legal Teams in Birth Control Lawsuit

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WASHINGTON — A conservative legal organization, the Article III Project, has lodged a formal complaint of judicial misconduct against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers. The filing followed Rodgers’ directive in a recent court order that female attorneys should be given more leadership roles in a series of lawsuits concerning the contraceptive Depo-Provera. Judge Rodgers, based in the Northern District of Florida, took charge this month of the multidistrict litigation which claims that Depo-Provera, an injectable birth control method, is associated with the development of brain tumors. On February 23, she issued an order regarding … Read more

Massachusetts Judge Faces Lawsuit Over Expanded Courthouse Buffer Zone, Residents Claim First Amendment Violations

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DEDHAM, Mass. — A legal challenge is brewing in Dedham, Massachusetts, where four local residents are taking legal action against Judge Beverly Cannone. The dispute centers around an extended buffer zone placed around the courthouse during recent trials, which the plaintiffs argue infringes on their First Amendment rights. The buffer zone, originally established to provide a space free of protests and influence from the public, was notably expanded by Judge Cannone during significant court proceedings. It extended an additional 200 feet during a second trial, encompassing more area around the courthouse, including public sidewalks. The … Read more