Justice

Justice Department Officials Fear Transformation into ‘Trump Law Firm,’ Says Raskin

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Washington, D.C. – Amidst a period marked by political turbulence, concerns are intensifying among Department of Justice staff that the agency’s integrity could be compromised, fearing it may transform into what some describe as a “Trump law firm” under former President Donald Trump’s influence, according to Congressman Jamie Raskin. Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland’s 8th Congressional District, shed light on these worries, portraying them as a window into broader anxieties about maintaining judicial independence. The fear, as expressed by DOJ employees, is rooted in the potential return of Trump to office in 2024. Raskin, speaking … Read more

Historic $98 Million Award in Botham Jean Case Signals Strong Message on Police Accountability and Racial Justice

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Dallas, Texas – A Dallas jury has concluded that Amber Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, must pay $98 million to the family of Botham Jean for killing him in his own home in 2018. This decision arrives five years after Guyger received a 10-year prison sentence for the incident, which stemmed from what the jury deemed “malice, willfulness, or callous and reckless indifference” to Jean’s safety. The jury awarded $60 million in punitive damages and an additional $38 million in compensatory damages for mental anguish, loss of earnings, and other claims. Initially, Jean’s family … Read more

Exonerated Man Seeks Justice: Files Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania State Police for Wrongful Conviction

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Pittsburgh, PA — Nearly a decade and a half after his initial arrest for a crime that shook a small Pennsylvania community, Jordan Brown seeks justice through a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Pennsylvania State Police, blaming them for wrongful incarceration during his youth. Charged at the tender age of 11, Brown spent several years detained for the 2009 murder of his father’s pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Marie Houk. His conviction was overturned in 2018 due to a lack of evidence. This legal battle highlights Brown’s ongoing struggle and the broader implications for states like … Read more

Warwick Town Justice Karen Amundson Launches Campaign for Orange County Court Judge Seat

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Warwick, NY – Karen Amundson, a seasoned attorney and current town justice in Warwick, has officially announced her candidacy for the position of Orange County Court Judge. The upcoming election in November 2025 will see voters deciding on two available seats within the county’s judiciary. With a robust legal background spanning over two decades, Amundson brings a wealth of experience to her bid for the bench. She embarked on her legal career in 2000 after obtaining her law degree from Pace Law School and an undergraduate degree from Binghamton University. Her early professional years were … Read more