Menacing

Holloway’s Mayor Found Guilty of Aggravated Menacing After Threatening Courthouse

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Holloway, Ohio — Mayor Joseph Schaeffer was found guilty on Wednesday of aggravated menacing in connection with threats he allegedly made against the Belmont County Courthouse. The verdict came during a jury trial at Belmont County Western Division Court presided over by Judge Eric Costine. The case stemmed from multiple phone calls Schaeffer made to the Belmont County Auditor’s Office in February, during which he allegedly threatened to blow up the courthouse. However, jurors acquitted him of a charge of inducing panic. During the trial, Belmont County Assistant Prosecutor Joe Vavra presented testimony from three … Read more

Prominent Houston Lawyer Faces Termination After Sending Menacing Letter to African-American Judge

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Houston, Texas — A Houston lawyer has been terminated from their position after allegedly sending a threatening letter to a Black female judge. The letter, which contained racial slurs and derogatory language, sparked outrage within the legal community. The incident unfolded when the judge received the letter, which was filled with explicit threats and racially offensive remarks. The lawyer allegedly used the derogatory language to intimidate and demean the judge, aiming to undermine her authority and professionalism. The lawyer’s identity has not been disclosed, but according to the Houston Chronicle, the law firm they were … Read more