Oklahoma

Oklahoma Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse: Jury Finds Adam Joseph King Guilty in Landmark Case Protecting Cherokee Nation Minor

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TULSA, Okla. – After deliberating for less than two hours, a jury found Adam Joseph King, a 35-year-old man from Pryor, guilty on charges of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Minor Under 12 and Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 12 in Indian Country. The verdict comes after a trial where damning evidence was presented against King, who committed the crimes against a child who is a member of the Cherokee Nation. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson spoke on the outcome, emphasizing the bravery of the young victim and the importance of cooperation between various … Read more

Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down Taxpayer-Funded Religious School, Ongoing Lawsuit Seeks to Uphold State Constitution

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently ruled against the establishment of a taxpayer-funded religious school, marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal battles over publicly funded religious education in the state. The court found that the creation of St. Isidore of Seville, a virtual Catholic public charter school, violated the state constitution, putting a pause on its planned opening this year. This decision is not the end of the legal challenges facing St. Isidore. In Oklahoma County District Court, a class action lawsuit spearheaded by the Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee … Read more

Oklahoma Family Awarded Nearly $3 Million by Jury After Forced Eviction for Kickapoo Turnpike

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Luther, Oklahoma – A jury in Oklahoma has awarded a substantial compensation to a family who was forced to vacate their home to make way for the construction of the Kickapoo Turnpike. The Brewer family, who believed they were not offered a fair deal, received a unanimous verdict in their favor. In 2018, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority filed a lawsuit to acquire the Brewer’s home and acreage near Harrah. Last week, the jury ruled in favor of the family and awarded them nearly $3 million as compensation. As a result of the construction, the family’s … Read more

Oklahoma Family Awarded $2.97 Million After Losing Home to Kickapoo Turnpike

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Luther, Oklahoma – A jury has awarded an Oklahoma family nearly $3 million in compensation after they were forced out of their home to make way for the Kickapoo Turnpike. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) sued to seize the Brewer family’s property near Harrah in 2018. After years of negotiations, the family believed they were not offered a fair deal, and the jury unanimously agreed. The Brewer family’s 46-acre property is now split in half due to the construction of the highway. Their custom three-story home, which overlooked a pond, was demolished. Samantha Brewer, a … Read more