PreTrial

Joliet Man Faces Return to Jail After Violating Pretrial Release Conditions in Domestic Violence Case

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JOLIET, Ill. — A local man charged with aggravated domestic battery is back in police custody after a judge revoked his pretrial release for breaching its conditions. Daniel Naroleski, 41, faced arrest on Friday after allegedly entering the residence of the woman he is accused of assaulting. Judge Tom Slazyk granted the prosecution’s request to revoke Naroleski’s pretrial release following his arrest. He was subsequently remanded to the Will County jail. The charges stem from an incident on September 17, 2024, though formal charges were not filed until July 17 of this year. The circumstances … Read more

Key Pre-Trial Decisions Set the Stage in Canton Murder Case as Karen Read’s Retrial Approaches

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Canton, MA — On the eve of the retrial of Karen Read, a case that has drawn national attention, significant developments have emerged from the Superior Court. Judge Beverly Cannone has issued decisive rulings that could influence the proceedings, particularly regarding the selection of jurors and participation of a defense expert. The retrial, set to open this week, revisits the charges against Read under intense scrutiny, stemming from a high-profile murder case in Canton. The initial trial had left the community divided, amplifying the pressure on legal practitioners and participants in this subsequent round. Judge … Read more

Final Pretrial Hearing in Karen Read Case Surfaces as Defense Cries Cover-Up, Awaits Second Murder Trial

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Canton, Mass. — The case involving Karen Read, accused of the January 2022 vehicular homicide of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, has returned to Norfolk Superior Court for what could potentially be the last pretrial hearing. Judge Beverly Cannone is tasked with resolving several major motions before embarking on a slated second trial. On Wednesday, a significant development preceded this court session as Michael Proctor, a former Massachusetts State Police Trooper and the lead investigator in the case, was dismissed due to misconduct discovered during the initial trial. Read, who has consistently maintained her innocence, … Read more

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Bid to Halt Election Interference Case, Pretrial Proceedings Set for August 16

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Washington, D.C. – In a pivotal decision, a judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss a case that accuses him of interfering in the 2020 election. This ruling propels the legal battle forward, setting the stage for an escalating courtroom drama as Trump contests the allegations. The case is part of an extensive investigation into claims that the former president attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump’s legal team had argued for dismissal on several grounds, including allegations of bias and political motivation behind the prosecution. However, these … Read more