Judicial Turmoil: Alger County Prosecutor Seeks to Remove Judge Rahilly Amid Allegations of Misconduct and Bias

MUNISING, Mich. — The Alger County Prosecutor’s Office has initiated legal action to remove Judge Brian Rahilly from presiding over criminal cases in the county. The action, filed Wednesday evening, includes a Writ of Superintending Control due to concerns of bias and improper conduct exhibited by the judge, which allegedly violates the Michigan Code of Judicial Conduct. This move comes on the heels of similar motions from the Mackinac County Prosecutor’s Office, which previously sought Rahilly’s disqualification based on accusations of inappropriate behavior. Robert T. Steinhoff, the Alger County Prosecutor, stated that evidence revealed a … Read more

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

Apple to Remove ByteDance’s Apps Including TikTok from U.S. App Store in Compliance with New Federal Law

Starting January 19, 2025, popular applications like TikTok, CapCut, and Lemon8, all developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its affiliations, will vanish from the App Store for users across the United States. This significant move aligns with the new legislation, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which mandates stricter control over software that could pose national security risks. The decision underscores the growing scrutiny and legislative measures aimed at safeguarding digital privacy and national security. It reflects a heightened concern among U.S. lawmakers about the potential influence and threat from foreign-owned technology companies, … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo Amid Free Speech Controversy

In Miami, a recent court decision has upheld Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s position, following a contentious lawsuit that sought his removal from office. The legal action, initiated by local businessmen Bill Fuller and Martin Pinilla, charged Carollo with infringing upon their free speech rights, an allegation they believed should disqualify him from his civic role. The dispute centers on accusations that Carollo overstepped his boundaries under the Miami City charter. Fuller and Pinilla, frequent litigants against the city and Carollo, ambitiously pursued the case, claiming the commissioner’s actions posed a significant constitutional issue. Their attorney, … Read more