Orange

Grand Jury Votes Against Indicting Orange Councilman, Clearing Path for His Political Future

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A grand jury in Orange, New Jersey, has decided not to file charges against a local councilman following an investigation. The decision marks a significant moment for both the official and the community as the allegations that led to the inquiry did not result in an indictment. The councilman had previously faced scrutiny over accusations pertaining to his conduct in office. Throughout the investigation, he maintained his innocence, asserting that he had acted within the boundaries of the law. With the grand jury’s ruling, he expressed relief and indicated his eagerness to continue serving the … Read more

“San Diego Jury Awards $3 Million to Whistleblower as Former Orange County DA Faces Harassment Claims”

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SAN DIEGO — A jury has ruled that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment by District Attorney Todd Spitzer and his assistant, Shawn Nelson, who now serves as a Superior Court judge. The decision follows a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Tracy Miller, who claimed her 25 years of service were marred by retaliation related to her efforts to protect younger colleagues from harassment. The jury awarded Miller $3 million in economic damages and $25,000 in punitive damages against Spitzer, but did not find Nelson acted with malice. … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Whistleblower: San Diego Court Awards $3 Million to Former Orange County Prosecutor in Harassment Case Against DA Todd Spitzer

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SAN DIEGO — A jury in San Diego County has concluded that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment orchestrated by the county’s District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, and his first assistant, Shawn Nelson, who currently serves as a Superior Court judge. Tracy Miller, who had spent 25 years in the Orange County District Attorney’s office, filed a whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit after her retirement. The jury awarded her $3 million in economic damages and an additional $25,000 in punitive damages specifically against Spitzer, while finding that Nelson … Read more

Orange County Murder Suspect Disrupts Trial by Strangling Defense Attorney, Facing New Charges Ahead of Retrial

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GOSHEN, N.Y. — An Orange County man facing murder charges returned to court on Tuesday, following a dramatic incident that has led to a mistrial. Arthur Thomas is accused of assaulting his own defense attorney during proceedings related to a 2020 stabbing. Thomas was escorted into the courtroom in handcuffs and shackles after the alleged attack on his lawyer led to a halt in the trial on Friday. During this recent hearing, he was assigned a new attorney, Joe Artrip, to take over his defense. The previous attorney, Matthew Witherow, who also serves as a … Read more