Orders

Jefferson County Judge Orders St. Louis Man to Prison After Multiple Probation Violations in Drug Case

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A Jefferson County judge has sentenced a St. Louis man to five years in prison after revoking his probation for the second time. Archie Smith, 45, had previously been convicted on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, as detailed in court records. Judge Brenda Stacey of the Jefferson County Division 4 Circuit Court made her decision on August 26, enforcing two concurrent five-year sentences. These sentences were issued following Smith’s earlier plea agreement related to drug charges he faced. The case, which was prosecuted by Assistant Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsay Whalen, began … Read more

Judge Orders Jake’s Bar to Reveal Payout Details in Drunk Driving Settlement

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A judge in Columbia, South Carolina, has ordered a local bar to reveal the amount of its financial settlement related to a drunk driving lawsuit. The case has drawn attention due to the implications it holds for both businesses and public safety. The lawsuit stems from an incident involving a patron who was allegedly over-served at Jake’s Bar. Following the service, the individual was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in injuries to multiple people. The plaintiff in the case claims that Jake’s Bar failed to adhere to responsible alcohol service standards, which … Read more

Pa. Appeals Court Orders New Medical Malpractice Trial Due to Inflammatory Opening Statements and Jury Instruction Flaws

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PITTSBURGH — A Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled that a new medical malpractice trial is warranted due to improper opening statements and jury instructions during the original trial. The decision stems from a case involving a patient who alleged that inadequate care led to significant health complications. The three-judge panel’s ruling emphasized that the initial trial proceedings were impacted by prejudicial remarks made by the defendant’s attorney. These statements, deemed misleading, could have swayed the jury’s perception. Legal experts suggest that such comments can severely undermine the fairness of a trial, especially in complex medical … Read more

Judge Orders Return of Electronics to Ex-Priest Amid Scandalous Altar Incident, But Data Wiped to Prevent Leaks

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Pearl River, Louisiana – A state judge has directed the return of electronics belonging to a former Roman Catholic priest who confessed to obscenity charges related to a scandalous incident that occurred in 2020. Travis Clark was found having sexual encounters with two dominatrices atop an altar, a story that gained national attention. Judge Ellen Creel’s ruling, issued on August 4, permitted law enforcement to return several electronic devices, including cellphones, tablets, and computers, which had been seized during Clark’s investigation. However, the ruling included a stipulation that all data on these devices must be … Read more