Judicial

Ex-Sheriff Accused of Murder Seeks Bond Release After Alleged Judicial Killing in Kentucky

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Lexington, KY — A high-profile case that has captured the attention of Kentucky residents progresses as former Letcher County Sheriff, Shawn Stines, seeks release on bond. Stines, who is accused of the September slaying of Judge Kevin Mullins, made the request during a recent court appearance. The murder, said to have occurred in Judge Mullins’ chambers, sent shockwaves through the community, putting the spotlight on the safety of judicial officers and the stresses within law enforcement agencies. The case against Stines is staggering, with the evidence presented in court painting a complex picture of the … Read more

Trump Judges Surge to the Top in New Judicial Performance Study by Legal Scholars

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New York, NY — Evaluating the impact of presidential judicial appointments, recent findings shed light on the significant influence of former President Donald Trump’s appointees in reshaping the federal judiciary. A striking reveal from a recent study by Professor Stephen Choi of NYU Law and Professor Mitu Gulati of University of Virginia School of Law illustrates a dominant presence of Trump-appointed judges across various performance metrics compared with appointees from predecessors. The research conducted by Choi and Gulati evaluated federal appellate judges on three primary criteria: the production of judicial opinions, the outer circuit influence … Read more

U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan Honored with 2025 Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award for Pro Bono Advocacy

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Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Court Judge Timothy J. Corrigan, currently serving the Middle District of Florida, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award. This accolade is in recognition of his unwavering commitment and exemplary service to the public, particularly in promoting pro bono legal services. The award ceremony, scheduled for January 16, will be presided over by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz and will be broadcast live from the Supreme Court of Florida. This event highlights important contributions made by legal professionals toward public service and pro … Read more

Georgia Legislation Introduced to Standardize and Increase Judicial Salaries for Fairness and Transparency

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Atlanta, GA – In a significant move aiming to recalibrate the financial structure of Georgia’s judiciary, Rep. Rob Leverett, a Republican from Elberton, has introduced a twin-bill legislative package designed to reform how state-wide and Superior Court judges are compensated. The proposals, set to be introduced in the upcoming 2025 legislative session, seek to establish a new framework for setting judicial salaries and to create a more transparent and equitable system across the state. The legislation follows ongoing discussions about the need to modernize and standardize judicial compensation in Georgia. Leverett’s office described the initiative … Read more