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County Officials Dive into Updated FOIA Laws After Insightful Conference

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Mountain Home, Arkansas — County officials have recently been updated on changes to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) laws following an informative conference. This event brought together local leaders, legal experts, and transparency advocates to discuss the implications of the revised legislation and the responsibilities it places on governmental bodies. The updated FOIA laws aim to increase public access to government records and foster greater accountability among officials. Key points of discussion included the expanded definition of accessible documents and the timeline within which requests must be fulfilled. The new provisions also clarify procedures … Read more

Urgent Alert: Augusta County Residents Targeted by Phone Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Officials

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Augusta County, Va. — Residents of Augusta County are being warned about a phone scam involving impersonators posing as sheriff’s deputies. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has received multiple reports from concerned citizens reporting suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be Lieutenants or Deputies. The fraudulent calls are being made from restricted numbers, and if recipients do not pick up, the impersonators are leaving voicemails. These messages typically mention a civil summons, jury duty, or some sort of pressing legal issue that requires immediate attention. Among the numbers associated with these scams are 540-445-0998, … Read more

Ohio Man Sentenced to a Decade in Prison for Threatening Legal Officials in Road-Rage Case

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PORT CLINTON, Ohio — A 49-year-old man from Bellevue was sentenced to a decade in prison for making threats against those involved in his legal case stemming from a road rage incident. Eric Braun was found guilty of multiple charges, including intimidating witnesses and aggravated menacing, following a jury trial in June. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office reported that Braun’s conviction stemmed from his behavior during the criminal proceedings connected to an earlier incident in February 2023, where he faced charges for unlawfully handling firearms in a vehicle and aggravated menacing. Authorities noted that during … Read more

Justice in Action: Survivors and Families of Lewiston Mass Shootings Launch Federal Lawsuit Against Government Officials

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LEWISTON, Maine — In a significant legal move, one hundred families of victims and survivors impacted by the 2023 mass shootings in Lewiston have come together to file a federal lawsuit. They contend that federal authorities acted with negligence, which contributed to the tragic events of that day. The lawsuit underscores the deep emotional and psychological toll wrought by the shootings, which shook the community and left many grappling with loss and trauma. The families are seeking accountability, asserting that failures at various governmental levels allowed such violence to occur. The plaintiffs argue that the … Read more