Offenses

South Sioux City Man Sent to Prison for Child Pornography Offenses

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South Sioux City, NE — A Nebraska resident from South Sioux City has been handed a prison sentence for his involvement in a child pornography case, officials stated on Thursday. The conviction highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to clamp down on child exploitation materials circulating online. The individual, identified as 34-year-old Steven Brown, was found guilty of possessing and distributing explicit content featuring minors. During the hearing at the Dakota County District Court, Brown was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. This sentence was the culmination of a detailed investigation led by local law … Read more

Grand Jury Indicts Four Individuals in Trigg County for Drug and Firearm Offenses

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Cadiz, Kentucky – The Trigg County grand jury has recently issued four indictments related to drug offenses. Among those indicted are Gary Barker, 30, from Hopkinsville, and Alijajuan Williams, 29, from Oak Grove. Barker stands accused of trafficking a controlled substance, while Williams faces charges of both trafficking and being a persistent felony offender. These indictments stem from an investigation conducted by the Kentucky State Police in July. Authorities have been working diligently to crack down on drug-related crimes in the area and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Additionally, Matthew Lawson, 38, of … Read more

Maryland State’s Attorneys Rally for Reform of Juvenile Justice Laws, Urging Action to Address Youth Offenses

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — State’s Attorneys from across Maryland are urging lawmakers to provide relief from the state’s reform laws, which they argue have proven crippling since their passage two years ago. The plea comes as supporters of a new bill designed to reform the juvenile justice system make their case before Maryland’s Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. The proposed legislation would enable the prosecution of juveniles under 13 for specific firearm offenses, third degree sexual abuse, animal abuse, and vehicle theft. Currently, those under 13 cannot be prosecuted for non-violent offenses. Baltimore County State’s Attorney … Read more

Madison County Lawyer Permanently Disbarred for Multiple Offenses, Ordered to Pay Restitution

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Jackson, Tennessee – Angela Joy Hopson, a lawyer from Madison County, has been permanently disbarred from practicing law by the Supreme Court of Tennessee, according to a recent news release. The disbarment comes after Hopson was found guilty of multiple offenses, including misappropriating client money, failing to appear in court, misleading clients, and failing to communicate the status of cases to clients. She has also been ordered to pay restitution totaling $35,234 to eight individuals, in addition to the costs of the disciplinary proceedings. This is not the first time Hopson has faced disciplinary action. … Read more