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Federal Jury Convicts Houtzdale Man in 2019 Bombing That Claimed Victim’s Life

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JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A federal jury has convicted 48-year-old Kris Joseph Nevling of Houtzdale for his role in the 2019 bombing that killed 34-year-old Shawna Carlson. The explosion, triggered by a package bomb delivered to Carlson’s residence in Clearfield, resulted in significant destruction, reducing the apartment building she lived in to ruins. After approximately four hours of deliberation, the jury returned its verdict to U.S. District Judge Stephanie L. Haines, finding Nevling guilty on charges that included possession of an unregistered firearm/destructive device and conspiracy to use explosives to maliciously destroy property leading to death. … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump’s Controversial Lawsuit Against Maryland Judges, Citing Unprecedented Assault on Judiciary

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BALTIMORE — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Trump administration targeting Maryland’s federal judiciary, condemning the legal action as “potentially calamitous.” U.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen, appointed by Trump himself, criticized the administration’s ongoing attacks on the judiciary, noting that White House officials had labeled judges with terms such as “rogue” and “unhinged.” Cullen emphasized that while governmental branches may experience tensions, the executive’s coordinated effort to undermine the integrity of judges was both unprecedented and regrettable. “Mediating those disputes must occur in a manner that respects the Judiciary’s constitutional role,” he stated. … Read more

Federal Charges Filed Against Retired Judge for Alleged Courthouse Assault and Cover-Up

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FRESNO, California — A former superior court judge faces federal charges for the alleged sexual assault of a judicial assistant and subsequent attempts to mislead investigators. Retired Judge Adolfo Corona, 66, was indicted on August 21, with charges including deprivation of bodily integrity under color of law, making false statements to law enforcement, and attempted document alteration. The incidents are reported to have taken place at the Fresno County Courthouse. According to the indictment, Corona assaulted a judicial assistant in a stairwell in March 2024, and he allegedly fabricated details about the event during both … Read more

Federal Ruling Upholds Religious Freedom in Minnesota College Program, Favoring Christian Institutions

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MINNEAPOLIS — A federal court has ruled that two Christian colleges in Minnesota cannot be excluded from a state program that allows high school students to take college courses at no cost. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel on Friday, invalidated a 2023 law that aimed to address discrimination allegations at these institutions. Judge Brasel determined that the legislative measure constituted an unconstitutional infringement on the religious freedoms of high school students wishing to enroll at the colleges. “This dispute requires the court to venture into the delicate constitutional interplay of religion … Read more