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Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission Certifies Raymond Kirtley as Qualified Senior Judge, Expanding Judicial Resources

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Crawfordsville, Indiana – Raymond M. Kirtley has been deemed qualified by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission to serve as a Senior Judge until the end of the year, according to the Supreme Court of the State of Indiana. The senior judge program was established by the Indiana legislature in 1989 to augment the state’s judicial resources by utilizing the services of retired judges. Appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court, senior judges can preside over circuit courts, superior courts, probate courts, the tax court, or the court of appeals. They may act as substitutes when regular … Read more

Prichard Water Board’s Appeal Denied as Judge Trims Bank’s Legal Fees

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MOBILE, Ala. – In a recent development, a judge has rejected the objection from the Prichard water board regarding the appointment of a receiver. However, the judge did reduce the legal fees for the bank involved in the case. The Prichard water board had raised concerns about the appointment of a receiver to oversee the operations of the water utility company. They argued that this move would undermine their authority in managing the board’s affairs. On the other hand, the bank involved in the case had submitted a request for higher legal fees to cover … Read more

Viral Video Sparks National Debate on Courtroom Safety Following Attack on Nevada Judge

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A recent viral video depicting a man attacking a Nevada judge during a sentencing hearing has raised concerns about courtroom safety and the need for increased funding for court security. The video, which captured the alarming incident, has sparked a nationwide conversation about the safety of judges and others present in courtrooms. Birmingham Presiding Judge Andra Sparks expressed her belief that the video has helped shed light on the importance of court security. She emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that someone could have been seriously injured. The shocking footage … Read more

Shocking Courtroom Incident: Man Attacks Judge in Las Vegas, Described as ‘Big, Strong, and Angry’

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a shocking display of violence, Deobra Redden attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a sentencing hearing in Las Vegas. The disturbing incident occurred on Wednesday, leaving both the judge and the courtroom in shock. Court documents recently released shed light on Redden’s troubled history and provide new details about the moments leading up to the attack. Redden, who has a lengthy criminal record including numerous felony charges, charged at Judge Holthus during the hearing. Redden appeared in court that day for a crime dating back to April 2023. He was … Read more