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Clinton County Jury Delivers Swift Justice: Kenneth Yerger Found Guilty on 56 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse

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LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — A Clinton County jury reached a unanimous verdict on Friday, finding Kenneth Matthew Yerger guilty on all 56 counts against him, including multiple serious charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The trial, originally anticipated to last four days, concluded earlier than expected after District Attorney Dave Strouse presented the prosecution’s case in a single day. The jury, consisting of six men and six women, deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before delivering the verdict. On Friday morning, both Yerger and his wife testified in his defense, followed by closing arguments, … Read more

Life Sentence for Kenneth Dawson in Heartbreaking Stabbing of Ex-Girlfriend Olivia Goff

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North Charleston, SC — In a tragic event that riveted the North Charleston community, 35-year-old Olivia Goff lost her life in a violent encounter, falling victim to an act perpetrated by her former boyfriend, Kenneth Dawson. According to law enforcement and courtroom proceedings, Goff was fatally stabbed by Dawson in June 2020; her last words named him as her attacker as she collapsed near her family home. Dawson, who later admitted to the stabbing, was tried for murder and related charges this past January, nearly four and a half years after the event. Throughout the … Read more

Former Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro’s Law License Suspended After Guilty Plea in Election Racketeering Case

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NEW YORK — Kenneth Chesebro, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has had his law license suspended in New York, following a guilty plea related to efforts aimed at overturning the 2020 election results in Georgia. This development marks yet another member of Trump’s legal team facing professional repercussions for their actions surrounding the contentious election. On Thursday, a New York appeals court ruled that Chesebro’s acknowledgment of his role in a scheme to submit falsified electoral documents to Congress warranted immediate suspension. Specifically, Chesebro admitted to conspiracy to commit the filing of false documents, … Read more

Veteran Litigator Kenneth Murphy Returns to DLA Piper, Aims to Mentor Next Generation of Lawyers

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PHILADELPHIA — After a brief tenure at Tucker Law Group, Kenneth Murphy, a prominent former partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, has rejoined the ranks of a major law firm. Murphy has been appointed as of counsel at DLA Piper’s Philadelphia office where he began his legal career. Murphy spent a significant part of his career at Faegre Drinker and its predecessor, Drinker Biddle & Reath, where he dedicated 15 years as a partner. His specialized work in products liability cases, particularly representing corporate giant Johnson & Johnson, has distinguished him in the legal … Read more