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Louisville Man Faces Charges after Allegedly Transporting and Discarding Body in Neighborhood

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A local man faces charges after allegedly dragging a corpse through a Louisville neighborhood, highlighting a grim and bizarre sequence of events as reported by authorities. Chadwick Fleming, the accused, has entered a not guilty plea to charges of tampering with evidence and abuse of a corpse. The investigation began when police discovered the body of Mitchell Jackson Jr., who was shot in October. Jackson’s body was notably concealed with sheets, zip ties, garbage bags, and electrical tape, which indicates an effort to hide the evidence of the crime. Authorities revealed that … Read more

Louisville Community Takes Legal Action Against Givaudan for Negligence and Nuisance Following Deadly Factory Explosion

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A lawsuit has been launched against Givaudan, a company at the center of a fatal factory explosion on November 12, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals and inflicted injuries upon several others. The incident also wreaked havoc across Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood, damaging properties and affecting local residents. Attorney Tad Thomas of Thomas Law Offices, representing two Payne Street residents, is spearheading the legal challenge. He alleges that Givaudan’s negligent operation led to the disaster, affecting countless lives. According to Thomas, at least ten other homeowners are poised to pursue similar … Read more

Franklin County Grand Jury Clears Louisville Lawyer of Alleged Illegal Campaign Contributions to Governor Beshear

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Frankfort, KY — A recent inquiry into alleged excessive campaign contributions by Louisville attorney Sam Aguiar concluded without charges, as a Franklin County grand jury declined to indict him. Aguiar was scrutinized for reportedly using straw donors to funnel additional funds to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s 2019 gubernatorial campaign. The grand jury’s decision, encapsulated in a “no true bill” filed on Oct. 29, noted the insufficiency of votes among the jurors to charge Aguiar. Under Kentucky law, at least nine of the 12 jurors need to vote in favor of an indictment for a case … Read more

Former Louisville Officer Convicted for Violating Breonna Taylor’s Civil Rights in Landmark Federal Case

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Louisville, KY – In a landmark decision, former Louisville Metro Police Sergeant Brett Hankison was found guilty Friday of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, which led to her death during a botched raid in March 2020. This verdict marks the first conviction against any of the officers involved in the case, following a tense federal trial that stretched over two weeks. The decision came after three days of deliberations at the U.S. District Court for Western Kentucky. Earlier in the day, as jurors struggled to reach a consensus, the presiding judge instructed them … Read more