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Door County Branch 1 Circuit Court Judge Candidates Face Off in LWVDC Forum

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STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin – Door County residents will have the opportunity to vote for a new Door County Branch 1 Circuit Court Judge in April. The retirement of incumbent D. Todd Ehlers has paved the way for Jennifer Moeller and Brett Reetz to run for the seat. The League of Women Voters of Door County (LWVDC) has organized a candidate forum on February 15 to provide voters with the chance to hear from both candidates and make an informed decision. The LWVDC’s candidate forum aims to give equal opportunity to Moeller and Reetz. The event … Read more

DC Superior Court Judge Rules Probable Cause in Horrific Stabbing Case, Suspect Charged with Second-Degree Murder

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 9, DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein ruled that there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a homicide case. The defendant, 66-year-old Reginald Jones, is charged with second-degree murder while armed in connection with the fatal stabbing of his romantic partner, 52-year-old Regina Morris. The incident took place on May 28, 2023, at an apartment on Potomac Avenue in Southeast D.C., and Morris succumbed to her injuries the following day. According to court documents, Morris’ body was discovered in the shared apartment, with multiple stab wounds to the face, head, … Read more

Judge Denies Pretrial Release of Two Teens Charged with Aggravated Hijacking of Pregnant Woman’s Vehicle in Joliet

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JOLIET, Illinois – Two teenagers charged with the aggravated hijacking of a pregnant woman’s vehicle in Joliet have been denied pretrial release by a Will County judge. Louis Jones, 18, and Dakoda Ulmer, 18, both of Joliet, are facing charges related to the incident that occurred on February 8th. Judge Zachary Pollack determined that their release would pose a danger to others. Ulmer, who is accused of aggravated battery against the pregnant woman, allegedly pressed a gun against her stomach while she was in the vehicle with her 13-year-old daughter. The court order signed by … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Unconstitutional Ohio Law Restricting Kids’ Social Media Access: Tech Industry Group Celebrates Victory

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Columbus, Ohio – A federal judge in Ohio has ruled against a law that aimed to regulate children’s access to social media platforms. The judge, District Judge Algenon Marbley, temporarily blocked the law, stating that it is likely to be unconstitutional. This decision follows an emergency order issued by Judge Marbley last month, halting the law’s implementation. The Ohio legislation would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing children under the age of 16 to create accounts. However, Judge Marbley expressed concerns about the law’s approach, calling it “breathtakingly blunt” in … Read more