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Kent Lawyer Awaits Sentencing After Pleading Guilty in Child Solicitation Case

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Kent, Ohio — Patrick T. Warczak, a Kent resident and corporate law attorney, is currently out on bond as he awaits sentencing after admitting to charges related to soliciting a minor. The charge, defined as importuning, is considered a third-degree felony. In the legal documents submitted to Portage County Common Pleas Court on April 23, 2024, it’s reported that the mother of a 12-year-old boy raised alarms about Warczak’s inappropriate communications with her son. The boy’s mother, who described Warczak as a family friend, reached out to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office detailing her concerns. … Read more

Kent Secures Safer Future for Residents with Settlement in Landmark Apartment Complex Lawsuit

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Kent, Wash. — A nearly two-year dispute between the city of Kent and the owners of the Phoenix Court Apartments has concluded with a settlement aimed at addressing ongoing safety concerns at the complex. The lawsuit, initiated on August 15, 2023, arose after authorities claimed the site had become a persistent source of crime and public nuisance, attracting police responses on numerous occasions for incidents ranging from shootings to arson. The settlement agreement, finalized on January 9, 2025, ensures that recent improvements in security will be sustained and further measures to preempt criminal activities will … Read more

Jury Delivers $300 Million Verdict in Favor of Women Claiming Abuse at New Kent Children’s Hospital

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New Kent, VA — In a landmark decision, a Virginia court has awarded $300 million in damages to a group of former patients who brought claims of abuse at a New Kent children’s hospital. The jury reached its verdict after a prolonged legal battle detailing numerous allegations of mistreatment at the facility primarily tasked with the care of young, vulnerable patients. The lawsuit, filed by eight women, claimed systemic abuse during their stay at the hospital, where they were admitted for various mental health and behavioral disorders during their childhoods. Their testimony painted a harrowing … Read more

Kent County Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction Against Kristina Karamo, Halting her Role as Michigan Republican Party Chair

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A judge in Kent County has issued a preliminary injunction against Kristina Karamo, preventing her from claiming the position of chair of the Michigan Republican Party or accessing any party bank accounts or postal boxes. This ruling is a significant win for those opposing Karamo within the Michigan GOP and for Pete Hoekstra, the former ambassador and congressman who replaced Karamo after a breakoff section of the party’s state committee voted to remove her. The judge’s decision aims to bring clarity and eliminate the uncertainty caused by two individuals claiming to … Read more