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Ross County Man Caught Transporting Cocaine and Fentanyl Across State with Suspended License

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Ross County, Ohio – The Grand Jury in Ross County returned all 19 of their cases on Friday, January 12th, with one case classified as a misdemeanor and three others pending release to the public. According to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office, one of the cases presented during the grand jury involved an incident on December 8th, where an Ohio State highway patrol trooper stopped a driver on US 35 in Ross County. The driver, identified as 45-year-old Christopher D. Wolfe from Dayton, was found to have a suspended operator’s license for child support. During … Read more

GOP Faces Dilemma as Lawyer Asserts ‘License to Kill’: Trump’s Prison Worries Resonate in Iowa Election

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DES MOINES, Iowa – Donald Trump’s concerns about his potential criminal liability have resurfaced recently, with his defense lawyer claiming the president has a ‘license to kill.’ As the Iowa vote looms, Republicans are carefully considering their options in this politically charged environment. The ongoing legal woes surrounding President Trump have sparked new discussions within the Republican party. His lawyer’s assertion that Trump enjoys a ‘license to kill’ has raised concerns among party members. While the lawyer’s claim is an aggressive defense tactic, it also reflects the president’s unease regarding potential legal consequences. Iowa, which … Read more

Lake Charles Lawyer Voluntarily Surrenders Law License to Avoid Disbarment

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Lake Charles attorney Benji J. Istre has chosen to give up his law license rather than face disbarment, as confirmed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The court approved Istre’s request for permanent resignation instead of disciplinary action. Istre made this decision in response to charges of serious attorney misconduct, including neglecting client matters, failure to communicate with clients, and refusal to cooperate in a disciplinary investigation. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board was handling the investigation. As a result of the court’s decision, Istre is permanently … Read more

Former Kentucky County Clerk Ordered to Pay $260,000 in Legal Fees Following Same-Sex Marriage License Controversy

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Grayson, Kentucky – The former county clerk in northeastern Kentucky, Kim Davis, has been ordered by a federal judge to pay over $260,000 in fees and expenses to the attorneys representing a same-sex couple in addition to the $100,000 in damages awarded by a jury last year. Davis gained national attention in 2015 when she refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, citing her religious beliefs and defying a Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. David Ermold and David Moore, the couple who were repeatedly denied marriage licenses by Davis or her office, filed … Read more