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Local Judge Denies Homicide Defendant’s Motion for Release in Fatal Shooting Case

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 2, a homicide defendant’s request for release was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt, who deemed the weight of the evidence against him to be significantly strong. Niko Hall, 32, is facing charges of first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill, possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Lee on September 26, 2020. During the court hearing, Wole Falodun, Hall’s defense attorney, argued for the modification of his client’s pretrial release conditions. Falodun emphasized that Hall, … Read more

Family Court Judge Recuses Herself from Child Custody Case Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Communication on Swingers App

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Bronx Family Court Judge Cynthia Lopez has recused herself from a child custody case after being accused by the mother involved of making advances towards her on a swinger’s app. The shocking revelation came to light when the mother, Sidney Southerland, received a message from a woman named “Cynthia” on the app 3Fun, which is popular among sexually adventurous singles. Southerland provided screenshots of the conversation, which included a profile picture of Judge Lopez in black lingerie. The profile described the woman as bisexual and listed her male partner as “Ant.” Southerland responded to the … Read more

Judge Excludes Testimony of Deceased Witness in Brandon Crump Jr.’s Trial for Killing of Rowan Sweeney

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Youngstown, Ohio – Testimony from a deceased witness to the killing of 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney will not be admitted as evidence in the upcoming trial of defendant Brandon Crump Jr., ruled Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge Anthony D’Apolito on Friday. The ruling came after attorneys in the case exchanged filings and made oral arguments before Judge D’Apolito. Crump’s attorney, Lou DeFabio, argued that the testimony given by the witness, Yarnell Green Jr., in 2021 was related to a different charge faced by Crump at the time, not the charges currently faced by Crump, which include … Read more

Judge Demands State Action: Oklahoma County Inmate Waits 480 Days for Mental Health Treatment

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Oklahoma City – Inmates at the Oklahoma County Detention Center are facing extensive delays in receiving mental health evaluation and treatment. The average wait time at the county jail before being transferred to a mental health facility is a staggering 480 days. Recently, an Oklahoma County judge took action against these prolonged wait times, threatening to impose fines on the state if inmates are not promptly transferred. The judge argued that the jail is not an appropriate environment for individuals with severe mental health needs. In January, KOCO reported that dozens of inmates were waiting … Read more