Judge Grants Permission to Remove Home Monitoring Device for Nurse Accused of Forcing Abortion, Ignoring Victim’s Fears

Puyallup, Washington — A Pierce County judge has granted permission for David Benjamin Coots, a licensed nurse practitioner accused of forcing an abortion on his former girlfriend, to remove his electronic home monitoring device. This decision comes despite a history of alleged court order violations by the defendant. D.H., the woman bringing the allegations, claims that on January 27, 2024, Coots acted aggressively during what she believed was consensual sex at her residence. At the time, she thought she might be pregnant and had communicated this with Coots, who is married to another woman. According … Read more

Judge Approves Plan to Reduce Detainee Population at Controversial Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall Amid Ongoing Criticism

DOWNEY, Calif. — A judge has approved a plan by the county Probation Department to reduce the number of detainees at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, which has faced scrutiny for its conditions. The facility, deemed unsuitable for housing youth by state regulators, has been the subject of ongoing concerns regarding its management and operational practices. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Espinoza previously mandated the Probation Department to devise a strategy for decreasing the detainee population. In response, the department articulated a proposal to shrink the number from approximately 280 to about 175, primarily by … Read more

Judge Probes Potential Gag Order Breach in Bryan Kohberger’s High-Profile Murder Case

Moscow, Idaho — The judge presiding over Bryan Kohberger’s upcoming trial for the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students is actively seeking to identify individuals who may have breached a gag order by leaking sensitive information about the case. Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler issued this directive during a pretrial hearing on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of maintaining courtroom integrity. Judge Hippler has requested that both prosecution and defense teams compile a list of anyone who may have accessed previously undisclosed details regarding Kohberger’s internet search history. These details were made public in … Read more

Judge Halts Deportation of Two Maryland Women, Unveiling Allegations of Inhumane ICE Detention Practices

Two women living in Maryland who were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will remain in the United States after a federal judge ruled to suspend their deportation. U.S. District Court Judge Julie Rubin clarified that her ruling applies solely to these two individuals and does not serve as a nationwide injunction. The federal class action lawsuit was initiated earlier this month by the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights and the National Immigration Project. Their attorneys assert that the women had been lawfully residing in Maryland for an extended period. While the women’s identities … Read more