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Contempt of Court and Disobedient Jurors: Judge Gives Fiery Lecture on Importance of Legal System

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Polson, Montana – Disregarding a court order and a lack of cooperation from jurors prompted Judge Molly Owen to deliver a stern lecture at Polson District Court on January 24th. Numerous individuals were summoned to appear before Judge Owen to explain why they had failed to fulfill their jury duty obligations for a trial scheduled on December 4, 2023. During the hearing, Owen emphasized the significance of jury trials, the crucial role of jurors, and the importance of the legal system. Furthermore, Judge Owen expressed her dissatisfaction with the behaviors of Sunny Katherinne White, 29, … Read more

US District Judge Dismisses Lawsuit on Israel’s Actions in Gaza, Citing Lack of Jurisdiction, But Offers Scathing Criticism

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Oakland, California – A U.S. district judge in California dismissed a lawsuit on Wednesday that demanded the Biden administration to take action in order to stop Israel from bombing Gaza. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White stated that he did not have jurisdiction over the matter while expressing strong criticism towards the administration. He acknowledged the possibility that Israel’s actions could qualify as genocide. The lawsuit was filed in November by Palestinian human rights organizations and individuals who lost family members in the Israeli assault following an attack by Hamas. The complaint sought to compel President … Read more

Federal Judge Rules California’s Ammunition Background Checks Violate Constitutional Right to Bear Arms

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SAN DIEGO – A federal judge in San Diego has ruled that California’s law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases is unconstitutional, as it violates the right to bear arms protected by the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez argued that the background checks have “no historical pedigree” and treat all citizens as if they have no right to buy ammunition. The judge, who was appointed by former President George W. Bush, also criticized California’s handling of the more than 1 million annual background checks, deeming the 11% rejection rate to be too high. … Read more

Elmira Attorney Bryan Maggs Vies for New Family Court Judge Position in Chemung County

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ELMIRA, N.Y. – Chemung County in New York will soon have a second Family Court judge, with attorney Bryan Maggs announcing his candidacy for the position. The addition of this new role was made possible by state legislation passed last year, which amended the state’s Judiciary Law and Family Court Act to allocate additional judges across various jurisdictions. As a registered Republican, Maggs, who brings 23 years of experience as a trial attorney, hopes to secure the newly-created Family Court seat in the upcoming fall election. Maggs’ background includes serving as a U.S. Army Judge … Read more