Officials

Former DC National Guard Lawyer Accuses Army Officials of Retaliation for Exposing Pro-Trump Generals’ Role in Capitol Attack

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Washington, D.C. – The former top lawyer for the D.C. National Guard, Colonel Earl Matthews, has accused Army officials of retaliation for uncovering the involvement of pro-Trump generals in the stand down of National Guard troops during the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Matthews made these accusations in an interview published in the New York Times on January 3. The colonel filed a 37-page whistleblower reprisal complaint with the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General on October 20, 2023, which was publicly released last week. In the complaint, Matthews alleges that … Read more

Boost Retention and Expertise: Ohio State University Offers Certification Program for Election Officials

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the 2022 presidential and congressional elections draw closer, the role of election officials is under scrutiny. To help officials stay informed about the constantly evolving election law and technology landscape, The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs, in partnership with the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO), offers the Ohio Registered Election Official Certification program. According to Aaron Ockerman, executive director of OAEO, many election officials have been leaving the profession in recent years due to increased scrutiny and the complex nature of their jobs. The certification program … Read more

Hays County Officials Go Door-to-Door to Rectify Jury Notice Error Impacting Thousands

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HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Thousands of jury summonses were hand-delivered by Hays County constables after a county vendor made an error. The mistake impacted over 6,000 jury notices, which were printed and distributed to the constables for delivery to prospective jurors for an upcoming trial setting on January 8. According to county officials, the constables took on the task of personally delivering the summonses to multiple households to rectify the situation. Hays County District Clerk Anderson Sr. expressed his regret, stating, “It’s an unfortunate situation due to the important nature of the cases that are … Read more

Watford City Judge Assigned to High-Profile Minot Murder Case Following Recusal of Local Officials

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Minot, North Dakota – A new judge has been appointed to oversee the case of a man accused of murder and attempted murder in a shooting incident on Christmas Eve. Following the recusal of all Ward County judicial officers due to their familiarity with the suspect and alleged victims, Northwest District Judge Daniel El-Dweek from Watford City has been assigned to preside over the case. Additionally, the Ward County State’s Attorney staff have also recused themselves, and Stark County State’s Attorney Amanda Engelstad will serve as the special prosecutor. Daniel Breijo, a 39-year-old from Surrey, … Read more