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Former Councilwoman Alleges Defamation in Lawsuit Against Mayor’s Office Over Firing Claims

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former Metro councilwoman has initiated legal action against both the Metro Government and the mayor she once served under, claiming defamation following her dismissal last year. Keisha Dorsey contends that statements from Mayor Greenberg’s office regarding her termination stemmed from her filing an ethics complaint against him. Dorsey alleges that her firing was unjustly tied to accusations of misconduct and job performance issues, including unexcused absences. In the lawsuit, she argues that these claims not only caused damage to her reputation but also resulted in emotional and professional distress. In response, … Read more

Former NYPD Leaders Unveil Allegations of Corruption and Cronyism Against Mayor Adams in Bombshell Lawsuits

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Four former high-ranking officials from the New York City Police Department have filed lawsuits against Mayor Eric Adams and his senior aides, alleging the promotion of unqualified personnel as part of a broader scheme that allegedly included cash bribes to a former police commissioner. The lawsuits, submitted on Monday, highlight claims of rampant corruption and cronyism within the country’s largest police force, which faced multiple federal investigations late last year. The plaintiffs, which include the former chief of detectives, contend that they faced demotion or forced retirement after expressing concerns over the promotion practices, ostensibly … Read more

Former Attorney of Jennifer Dulos’ Estranged Husband Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Case

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Hartford, Conn. — A former attorney for Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of missing Connecticut woman Jennifer Farber Dulos, pleaded guilty on Friday to a lesser charge of interfering with law enforcement in a high-profile murder case. Kent Mawhinney’s plea comes amidst ongoing scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding Farber Dulos’ disappearance in May 2019. Initially charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Mawhinney now faces an 11-month prison sentence, having already served that time and been released. Prosecutors alleged that Fotis Dulos killed his wife during a contentious divorce and transported her body, a claim he … Read more

Former Detective’s Surrender Update: Attorney Claims Court Bond is ‘Painfully Absurd’ as Client Remains at Large

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TROY, Mo. — A former Lincoln County detective remains at large despite his attorney’s assurances that he would surrender to authorities on felony charges related to a high-profile murder trial. Michael Merkel, 44, is facing two Class A felony counts of perjury tied to the controversial conviction of Russ Faria in the murder of Betsy Faria. Merkel’s attorney, Joel Eisenstein, had repeatedly informed the court that his client would turn himself in on Thursday morning. As of that evening, however, prosecutors confirmed Merkel had not complied. The Journal has uncovered that Merkel is no longer … Read more