Florida Cannabis Company Seeks Court Appeal After Plans for Dispensaries Near Convenience Stores Denied

Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida-based Green Thumb Industries is gearing up for another legal battle, continuing its push to set up marijuana dispensaries next to Circle K convenience stores across the state, despite a recent legal setback. The cannabis company, known as GTI, operates Rise dispensaries in Florida and has indicated plans to pursue an appeal with the 1st District Court of Appeal following a decision that went against them earlier this month. In a defiant move, GTI filed their notice of appeal last Thursday, challenging the ruling issued by Administrative Law Judge Joshua Pratt on … Read more

Ex-Sheriff Accused of Murder Seeks Bond Release After Alleged Judicial Killing in Kentucky

Lexington, KY — A high-profile case that has captured the attention of Kentucky residents progresses as former Letcher County Sheriff, Shawn Stines, seeks release on bond. Stines, who is accused of the September slaying of Judge Kevin Mullins, made the request during a recent court appearance. The murder, said to have occurred in Judge Mullins’ chambers, sent shockwaves through the community, putting the spotlight on the safety of judicial officers and the stresses within law enforcement agencies. The case against Stines is staggering, with the evidence presented in court painting a complex picture of the … Read more

Trump Seeks Full Appeals Court Review After Jury Finds Him Liable in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

New York – In a significant legal move, President-elect Donald Trump submitted an appeal to the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, requesting a full court hearing. This action follows a recent decision by a three-judge panel that upheld a guilty verdict against him. Trump was found liable in a high-profile case involving accusations of sexual abuse made by writer E. Jean Carroll dating back to the mid-1990s. The initial verdict, delivered by a New York jury in 2023, commanded Trump to compensate Carroll with a $5 million judgment for her allegations of abuse that … Read more

State Governments Rally to Uphold ‘No Body, No Parole’ Laws as Convicted Killer Seeks High Court Challenge

Roma, Australia — A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in Australia as a convicted double murderer, Rodney Michael Cherry, 62, seeks parole, challenging the country’s strict “no body, no parole” laws. Cherry was convicted in 2002 for the murders of his wife Annette Cherry, 35, and her daughter, Kira Guise, 18, in Roma, a town in rural Queensland. While Annette’s body was found, Kira remains missing, and Cherry has consistently claimed his innocence. Under Queensland law, convicted murderers are ineligible for parole if they fail to disclose the location of their victims’ bodies. This legislation … Read more