Law

Beware of Nationwide Jury Duty Scam: Scammers Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers Target Innocent Victims

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg are warning the public about a nationwide scam targeting individuals who have failed to appear for jury duty. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers, including U.S. Marshals, and threatening arrest if a fine is not paid. The Middle District of Florida has seen a significant increase in reports of victims falling victim to these scams. The scammers employ convincing tactics, providing personal information about their targets, including addresses and dates of birth. They may even use the names of … Read more

The Echoes of History: Trump Lawyer Argues for Precondition of Impeachment, Drawing Alarming Comparisons to Germany’s Enabling Law of 1933

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Washington, DC – The lawyer for former President Donald Trump argued on Tuesday before the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that a president must be impeached by Congress as a precondition for facing a criminal trial. This argument raised concerns about the potential for a rogue president to avoid impeachment by imprisoning members of Congress who would vote against him. This assertion has drawn comparisons to the 1933 Enabling Law in Germany. During Hitler’s rise to power, the Enabling Act granted him the authority to enact laws without interference from the president or … Read more

US and UK Uphold Legality of Yemen’s Houthi Strikes: Analyzing the International Law Implications

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Cairo, Egypt – The United States and United Kingdom are defending their recent strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, asserting that the actions were legal according to international law. The airstrikes, carried out on Monday, came in response to the Houthi rebels’ continued attacks on Saudi Arabia. Both countries argue that these strikes were necessary to protect Saudi Arabia’s security and stability. According to the US Department of Defense, the airstrikes targeted military sites controlled by the Houthi rebels, specifically their command and control facilities. The US and UK maintain that these targets were legitimate and … Read more

Former Ballwin Police Chief Files Lawsuit Against City, Alleges Violations of State Law

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Ballwin, Missouri – The former police chief of Ballwin, Douglas Schaeffler, has filed a lawsuit against the city after being removed from his position by the board of aldermen. Schaeffler alleges that the board violated state law by voting to remove him behind closed doors without giving him a formal hearing or issuing findings of facts and conclusions of law. According to the lawsuit, his removal was a direct result of his involvement in investigating a criminal complaint against the mayor and another city official. The lawsuit also claims that the board deprived Schaeffler of … Read more