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Nevada Attorney General Investigates CCSD Officials for Alleged Violations of Open Meeting Laws

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The Nevada Attorney General’s Office is reportedly investigating allegations of open meeting law violations involving prominent members of the Clark County School District (CCSD) Board. These allegations center around Evelyn Garcia-Morales, the Board President, Nicole Malich, Board Counsel, and an unidentified trustee, following accusations led by fellow Trustee Isaac Barrón. Barrón alleges that the trio engaged in discussions about board-related appointments and the replacement of former Trustee Katie Williams, a process meant to be conducted openly, in a private setting approximately three weeks ago. The alleged closed-door talks included critical topics … Read more

Oklahoma Governor and Officials Criticized for Mishandling $39.9 Million in Federal Pandemic Aid, No Criminal Charges Filed

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Oklahoma City, OK – A recent investigation by a Multi-County Grand Jury into the management of federal pandemic aid by Governor Kevin Stitt’s administration and State Superintendent Ryan Walters has revealed a pattern of mismanagement. While no criminal charges will be filed, the jurors labeled the administration’s actions regarding the $39.9 million Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) as “grossly negligent.” Attorney General Gentner Drummond initiated the probe into the use of the GEER funds earmarked for educational programs amid the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the findings of gross mismanagement, the Grand Jury determined that there … Read more

East Texas Officer Wins $21.35 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit After Retaliation by City Officials

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QUITMAN, Texas — A former police captain in East Texas has won a staggering $21.35 million lawsuit against local officials, who a jury found had wrongfully terminated him and retaliated against him after he exercised his First Amendment rights. Terry Bevill, the ex-police captain from Quitman, had filed the lawsuit following his controversial dismissal in 2017. Bevill was terminated from the Quitman Police Department after he submitted an affidavit requesting a venue change for a colleague’s trial, citing potential local bias. The affidavit, filed as a private citizen, became the center of a whirlwind case … Read more

Judge Sets Hearing on Allegations of Undisclosed Profits in State Contract Involving Former Officials

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CHICAGO — A legal dispute has cast a shadow over a state program designed to expedite payments to contractors, with accusations that undisclosed financial arrangements involving well-connected political figures potentially breached state contracted terms. Scheduled for a January 31 hearing by Judge Jerry Esrig at the Daley Center, the lawsuit targets the Vendor Assistance Program (VAP), alleging the company failed to reveal that former state legislator James DeLeo and influential lobbyist Nancy Kimme profited from the scheme. Over a decade ago, Illinois implemented a financial initiative allowing certain businesses to purchase unpaid state bills, aiming … Read more