Pleads

Florida Inmate Pleads Guilty to Sending Death Threats to Judge and Prosecutor

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Jacksonville, Florida – A 27-year-old Florida inmate has admitted to sending threatening letters from prison targeting a prosecutor and a judge who were involved in his prior convictions for violent crimes. Taylor Ryan Hill, a resident of Jacksonville, entered a guilty plea to charges of mailing threatening communications, which could see him face up to five years in federal prison. The court has yet to schedule a sentencing date. Hill was incarcerated at Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2024, when authorities report he sent a menacing letter to an Assistant … Read more

Former Independence Official Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion Amid Scrutiny Over High-Profile Utility Contracts

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Independence, Mo. — A former elected official and attorney, embroiled in long-standing FBI inquiries into local utility contracts, admitted guilt to federal tax evasion charges on Monday. John C. Carnes, 69, who has previously faced imprisonment and legal scrutiny spanning decades, confirmed his evasion of personal income taxes from 2012 through 2018. Carnes was a significant player in municipal decisions during his tenure on the Independence City Council, particularly in the acquisition of land for a solar farm and the controversial demolition of a city-owned power plant. His legal issues resurfaced after he was indicted … Read more

Georgia School Shooting Case Moves Forward with New Judge as Teen Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Four

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Winder, GA — A tragedy unfolded at Apalachee High School on September 4 when 14-year-old student Colt Gray allegedly opened fire, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved a high school student accused of multiple violent crimes. Colt Gray has been charged with 55 criminal counts, including felony murder, malice murder, aggravated battery, first-degree cruelty to children, and aggravated assault. At a recent court appearance, Gray entered a not guilty plea and opted to waive his arraignment, thereby requesting that … Read more

Virginia Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Major Marijuana Stash Case at His Law Office

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Virginia Beach, Va. – A local lawyer has pleaded guilty to storing large quantities of marijuana and involving his law office in a wide-reaching drug distribution operation, authorities announced. Matthew Taylor Morris, aged 38, entered his guilty plea amid allegations that his firm, Top Tier Law Group, was used to house roughly 1,000 pounds of marijuana. Following his plea, Morris was temporarily suspended from practicing law as of October 1. The suspension came shortly after a show-cause order was issued on September 27, requiring Morris to explain why his legal license should not face further … Read more