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Local Judge Brings Learning to Life with “Abe Lincoln’s Hat” Reading Initiative for Youth

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ADDISON, Ill. – In honor of Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, Judge Chantelle Porter of the 18th Judicial Circuit of DuPage County in Addison will be participating in the “Judges Go to School Day” program. As part of this initiative, Judge Porter will visit local schools and libraries to read the popular children’s book, “Abe Lincoln’s Hat,” by Martha Brenner. This reading program, organized by the Illinois Judges Association, aims to promote reading appreciation, value, and enjoyment among students in kindergarten through fourth grade. During her visits, Judge Porter will don the traditional black robes and engage … Read more

Arkansas Attorney General Loses Lawsuit Over Board of Corrections’ Outside Counsel, Judge Rules

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Little Rock, Arkansas – In a recent ruling, Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox rejected a lawsuit filed by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin against the Board of Corrections. Griffin had claimed that the board had improperly hired outside counsel in its lawsuit against the state and Governor Sarah Sanders. The lawsuit came after the board went into executive session to suspend Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri and hired attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan, prompting Griffin to allege a violation of the state’s Freedom of Information Act. Judge Fox’s ruling stated that Griffin had failed to make … Read more

Arkansas Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Board of Corrections of Violating FOIA, Escalating Dispute with Governor

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A lawsuit filed by Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin against the Board of Corrections has been dismissed by a judge. The lawsuit alleged that the board violated the state Freedom of Information Act, further escalating the ongoing dispute between Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the panel over the management of the prison system. Griffin has announced his plans to appeal the ruling made by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox. The lawsuit was related to the board’s hiring of an outside attorney in the midst of the disagreement. The conflict between … Read more

Georgia Judge Temporarily Pauses Deposition of District Attorney in Divorce Proceedings Involving Top Prosecutor in Trump Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – A Georgia judge halted Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s scheduled deposition in the divorce proceedings involving a top prosecutor in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The divorce of special prosecutor Nathan Wade gained attention when one of Trump’s co-defendants accused Wade and Willis of being involved in an improper romantic relationship that allegedly undermines the district attorney’s office’s racketeering indictment. Willis was subpoenaed earlier this month in the ongoing divorce case between Wade and his wife, Joycelyn, which began in 2021. Wade’s estranged wife’s lawyer argued … Read more