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Inside the Shocking Attack on a Las Vegas Judge: Unveiling the Mystery Behind Her Decision to Preserve the Attacker’s Sentence

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A Las Vegas judge, who was reportedly attacked recently, is unlikely to have changed or modified her attacker’s sentence, according to sources familiar with the situation. The incident occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the judge was allegedly assaulted. However, despite the attack, it is unlikely that the judge had any influence over the sentencing outcome of her attacker. This has raised questions about the impact of such incidents on the judicial decision-making process. Legal experts argue that judges are bound by strict ethical guidelines that require them to remain impartial … Read more

Hillsboro Man Convicted of Violating Protection Order, Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence

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HILLSBORO, Ohio – A jury in Highland County Common Pleas Court has found a Hillsboro man guilty of violating a protection order or consent agreement. Allen W. Shoemaker, 65, was convicted of one fifth-degree felony count along with the finding that he had a prior conviction for the same offense. Following the verdict, Judge Rocky Coss sentenced Shoemaker to two years in prison. The trial began with opening statements from Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins and the defense attorneys Denny Kirk and Danielle Whitt. Collins informed the jury that the victim had obtained a protection … Read more

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Found Guilty on Multiple Corruption Charges, Faces Maximum Sentence of 20 Years

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CHICAGO (WLS) — Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke has been convicted on multiple counts in his federal corruption case, with the exception of one. The verdict came after Burke faced charges of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion. Specifically, he was accused of using his public office for personal gain. The case against Burke, once one of the most powerful members of the Chicago City Council, focused on three separate instances of corruption. U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual stated that Burke had engaged in corrupt behavior by tying official actions to monetary contributions. Co-defendant Peter Andrews, a … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Under Investigation for Controversial Sentence in Civil Dispute Case

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Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis is currently under investigation for his treatment of a cement contractor, Tyler Barth, during a probation hearing in 2021. Barth had been serving an 18-month probation sentence when the judge ordered him into court for unrelated issues, including driving on a suspended license and testing positive for THC. During the hearing, McGinnis accused Barth of taking thousands of dollars from someone and gave him a deadline to repay the money or face 90 days in jail. Barth protested his innocence but was still taken into custody. What was not known … Read more