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Judge Denies Plea Deal in Surrey Murder Case, Set for Trial Amidst Public Scrutiny

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Minot, North Dakota — A proposed plea agreement that would have reduced the murder charge against Daniel Breijo was denied by Northwest District Court Judge Daniel El-Dweek on September 4. Breijo, 41, is charged with the murder of Nicholas Van Pelt, a serviceman, on Christmas Eve 2023. The rejection came during a change of plea hearing in North Central District Court. Breijo was facing a Class AA felony murder charge, which would have been lowered to Class B felony manslaughter if the plea was accepted. Under the terms of the deal, Breijo would have served … Read more

Judge Delays Decision on High School Football Transfer Case Amid Family’s Unique Circumstances

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WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Waukesha County judge has delayed a decision regarding a former Kettle Moraine High School student’s eligibility to play football at Arrowhead High School, pending input from the Arrowhead Athletic Department. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Tristen Seidl’s parents against the Wisconsin Independent Athletic Association (WIAA) after the organization deemed their son ineligible for competition this season. Tristen’s family relocated to Lac La Belle within the Arrowhead district after their Dousman home was destroyed by fire in 2023. The Seidls had been living in temporary accommodations, hoping to return home, … Read more

Judge Orders Return of Electronics to Ex-Priest Amid Scandalous Altar Incident, But Data Wiped to Prevent Leaks

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Pearl River, Louisiana – A state judge has directed the return of electronics belonging to a former Roman Catholic priest who confessed to obscenity charges related to a scandalous incident that occurred in 2020. Travis Clark was found having sexual encounters with two dominatrices atop an altar, a story that gained national attention. Judge Ellen Creel’s ruling, issued on August 4, permitted law enforcement to return several electronic devices, including cellphones, tablets, and computers, which had been seized during Clark’s investigation. However, the ruling included a stipulation that all data on these devices must be … Read more

Judge Rejects Plea in Itasca County Voter Fraud Case as October Jury Trial Looms

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — A case of alleged voter fraud in Itasca County may be headed for a jury trial in October after a judge rejected a proposed guilty plea from defendant Danielle Miller on August 25. Miller, 40, from rural Nashwauk, has been charged with three felony counts of absentee voter fraud, stemming from allegations that she tried to cast a ballot in the name of her deceased mother for the 2024 presidential election. Initially, Miller pleaded not guilty to all charges in May but sought to change her plea to guilty on August … Read more