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Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, Descendant of Italian Dynasty Tainted by Fascism, Passes Away at 86

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ROME, Italy – Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, the son of Italy’s last king and a descendant of a dynasty tarnished by its collaboration with fascism, passed away in Switzerland at the age of 86. His lawyer, Sergio Orlandi, confirmed the royal’s death. Born on February 12, 1937, in Naples, Vittorio Emanuele assumed leadership of the Italian royal family, which had ruled over a unified Italy from 1861 to 1945. His father, Umberto II, briefly held the throne in 1946. However, at the young age of nine, Vittorio Emanuele was forced to leave Italy along … Read more

Beloved Florida State Athletics ‘Super Fan’ and Judge, James E. Joanos, Passes Away at 89

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – James E. Joanos, a prominent local lawyer and judge, known for his unwavering support for Florida State University (FSU) athletics, passed away in Tallahassee at the age of 89. His legacy not only spanned his successful legal career but also included his contributions to the FSU community. Joanos was considered a role model for aspiring judges due to his exemplary character and dedication to justice. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Joanos attended Leon High School before enrolling at FSU. After completing three years of service in the Air Force, he pursued a … Read more

Florida House Unanimously Passes Bill Granting Excusal from Jury Duty for New Mothers

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers unanimously passed a bill in the state House that would grant new mothers the ability to be excused from jury duty. The measure, known as HB 461 and sponsored by Rep. Carolina Amesty of Windermere, aims to provide relief to women who have given birth within six months prior to their scheduled jury service. Currently, mothers are not automatically exempt from jury duty based on recent childbirth, prompting concerns about the difficulties and burdens they may face while trying to fulfill their civic duty. The proposed legislation would allow eligible … Read more

Judge Orders Sexual Assault Convict to Pay $150,000 in Restitution, Victim Passes Away Months Later

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Appleton, Wisconsin – In March of last year, Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services. Surprisingly, the county did not want to request any money, as they believed seeking it would “revictimize the victim.” Unfortunately, eight months after the sentencing, the victim unexpectedly passed away at the age of 18. The case raises questions about the complexities and consequences of seeking restitution in cases of sexual assault. While the intention behind requiring offenders to pay restitution … Read more