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St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery Cleared to Stay in Office as Judge Denies Removal Motion Ahead of Trial

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Alfred Montgomery will continue to serve as sheriff for the time being after a judge refused to grant the Missouri Attorney General’s request to remove him from office prior to his upcoming federal trial. This decision came during a status hearing presided over by Judge Steven Ohmer, who characterized the AG’s motion as “bizarre” and “very unusual.” The federal misdemeanor charge against Montgomery, set to be tried on November 18, involves allegations related to the civil rights of Tammy Ross, the then-acting jail director, whom he is accused of handcuffing during … Read more

Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell’s Legal Bid Against Walton County Sheriff’s Office Faces Dismissal Motion

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WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Brian Littrell, a prominent member of the renowned boy band Backstreet Boys, is facing a setback in his legal battle regarding alleged trespassing issues on his beachfront property. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office has recently taken steps to dismiss a writ of mandamus that Littrell filed earlier this month. On June 19, Littrell, through his company, BLB Beach Hut LLC, called on local authorities to enforce property rights and curb unauthorized access to his land. The musician has expressed concerns that the sheriff’s office has not acted to prevent trespassers from … Read more

Joint Motion to Dismiss: BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Set to Move Forward After Lawsuit Resolution

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SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys for BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff and the unnamed woman who accused him of sexual assault have jointly requested that a civil lawsuit against him be dismissed. The motion was submitted on Monday morning in the Third District Court of Salt Lake City. The dismissal request seeks to resolve the lawsuit “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be refiled in the future. Both parties have agreed to bear their own attorney fees. Retzlaff’s attorney, Stephen R. Waldron, and the plaintiff’s attorney, Terence L. Rooney, presented the motion to Judge Coral Sanchez. Reports … Read more

Karen Read Retrial: Jury Entering Key Deliberation Phase After Defense Motion Denied

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Jurors in Norfolk, Massachusetts, have begun their first full day of deliberations in the retrial of Karen Read, who faces charges related to the 2020 death of John E. O’Keefe. The case has drawn significant attention, as it raises questions about the evidence presented and the implications for justice. After a lengthy trial, the jury, which consists of eight women and four men, is tasked with determining the outcome of the high-profile case. Read, a former police officer, has been accused of hitting O’Keefe with her vehicle in a parking lot, a claim she has … Read more