Prison

Orlando Man Convicted of Armed Robbery Spree Faces Life in Prison After Daring Convenience Store Heists

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Orlando, Florida — A federal jury has found 23-year-old Nijah Jahni Mitchell guilty of multiple charges stemming from a series of armed robberies that terrorized Central Florida convenience stores this past spring. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the verdict, which included counts of Hobbs Act robbery conspiracy, four counts of Hobbs Act robbery, four counts of brandishing a firearm during a violent crime, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. The jury heard evidence detailing how Mitchell, along with co-defendant Dany Telfort, engaged in a string of nine armed robberies between March … Read more

Justice Served: Retired Teacher Faces Long Prison Sentence After Fatal DUI Crash, Jury Hits Spouse with $29 Million Verdict

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VERO BEACH, Fla. — A jury’s decision in a wrongful death civil case brought by the widow of a car crash victim unveiled the stark realities surrounding the tragic event that took place in May 2022. Frances Ingraham sought damages from driver Elizabeth Jewkes-Danielsen, but the outcome largely fell on the behavior of her husband, Paul Danielsen, a resident of Orchid with a considerable financial background. Ultimately, the jury ruled against Jewkes-Danielsen, delivering a $29 million verdict, but the repercussions may extend beyond the financial realm. Jewkes-Danielsen, 63, a retired special needs teacher, faces serious … Read more

"Fugitive Alert: Former Police Chief Escapes Prison Amid Ongoing Manhunt in Arkansas"

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CALICO ROCK, Ark. — Authorities are actively pursuing a former police chief who escaped from the North Central Unit prison on Sunday afternoon. Grant Hardin, 56, formerly of Gateway, was reported to have fled around 3:40 p.m., prompting a widespread search by law enforcement agencies. Hardin is a 6-foot tall, 259-pound Caucasian male, according to an alert issued by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. He has been incarcerated at this facility since 2017, serving a 30-year sentence for first-degree murder, in addition to a sentence for rape. In a previous court hearing in 2019, Hardin … Read more

Former Arkansas Judge Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Lying to FBI After Scandalous Proposition

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Helena-West Helena, Ark. — A former district court judge has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after being convicted of making false statements to the FBI. Thomas David Carruth, 64, of Clarendon, was found guilty of this charge, although he was acquitted of more serious allegations, including bribery and fraud. The sentencing took place on Monday before United States District Court Judge D. Price Marshall Jr., who imposed a 24-month prison term on Carruth. Court documents highlighted that Carruth had previously presided over both criminal and civil cases during his tenure. In April … Read more