Federal Judge Rejects Alabama Inmate’s Plea to Alter Nitrogen Gas Execution Protocol

Montgomery, Alabama—A federal judge on Friday declined a request by an Alabama death row inmate for a preliminary injunction to change the method of his upcoming execution, set to occur later this week using nitrogen gas. The decision was made amid contentious debates over the constitutionality of execution methods. The inmate, Demetrius Frazier, faces execution for the 1991 crimes of rape and murder of Pauline Brown. U.S. District Court Judge Emily C. Marks determined that Frazier did not successfully demonstrate the substantial legal standards required to justify a preliminary injunction against the state’s planned method. … Read more

Anchorage Man Enters Not Guilty Plea in Lawyer Shooting Case

Anchorage, Alaska — A local man has entered a plea of not guilty in connection with the shooting of an Anchorage attorney, according to officials. The incident, which has captivated local attention, took place earlier this month and has raised questions about safety and security within the professional community in Alaska’s largest city. The accused, identified as Matthew Willhite, 47, was arraigned on charges stemming from the shooting, which occurred in a downtown parking lot in Anchorage. The victim, a lawyer who has been part of the Anchorage legal community for several years, sustained injuries … Read more

Baltimore Courtroom Buzz: Multiple High-Profile Murder and Attempted Murder Cases Scheduled, Defendants Reject Plea Deals

Baltimore, Maryland – In a recent flurry of judicial activity, Baltimore City Circuit Court witnessed multiple significant legal proceedings under Judge Melissa K. Copeland, involving a range of violent crime charges including murder and attempted murder. The cases processed reflect the ongoing efforts of the local legal system to address serious crimes in the community. Among those facing judgment was Darrell Morton, 37, who appeared before Judge Copeland on January 29 regarding his involvement in the homicide of Dominic DeAngelo Reid, which occurred on August 17, 2024, on the 1000 block of Madison Avenue. Morton, … Read more

Judge Overrides Previous Ruling, Approves Plea Deal in Fatal Police Chase Case Amidst Family Outcry and Legal Controversy

Dublin, Calif. — A controversial plea deal terms concluded a tragic case that had stirred community unrest and legal challenges over the settlement of a fatal police chase incident. Sekou Brandon, a 22-year-old resident of Oakley, was sentenced last month to seven years and eight months in prison following a fatal car crash that ended the life of 73-year-old Linda Susan Woodward during a high-speed pursuit by police in Livermore last year. The adjudication by Judge Clifford Blakely marks the latest chapter in a highly contentious legal journey that saw an initial rejection of the … Read more