Hospital Leaders Urge Speedy Sale of Rhode Island Medical Centers to Secure Healthcare Stability

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In a concerted effort to safeguard public health, a collaborative of senior hospital executives from Rhode Island are urgently advocating for the swift sale approval of two key hospitals to a foundation that would convert them back to nonprofit status. This push addresses critical needs within the state’s healthcare framework as the involved facilities currently face financial distress under their existing ownership. A letter addressed to Chief Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan of the Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court, penned by the leaders of nine Rhode Island hospitals and health associations, calls … Read more

Trial Date Set for Horry County Man Charged in Capitol Riot, Speedy Trial Request Granted

Horry County, S.C. – The legal proceedings against a local man implicated in the deadly U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, are progressing, with a court setting a timetable that pushes his trial date to no earlier than February 11, 2025. The suspect, Jason Barrett, is facing multiple federal charges following his alleged involvement in the chaotic episode that day. On Tuesday, a federal judge granted Barrett’s request for a speedy trial during a status hearing. However, the trial date has been delayed until 2025 to satisfy the “interest of justice,” thus allowing ample … Read more

Attorney Urges Speedy Processing of ICC Warrant Against Duterte

Manila, Philippines — Legal advocates are urgently calling for an expedited issuance of an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, citing severe human rights violations during his presidency. Duterte, renowned for his controversial anti-drug campaign, has been under intense scrutiny by international human rights groups who allege that thousands of extrajudicial killings occurred under his watch. A lawyer from the Philippines, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to security concerns, emphasized the crucial need for the ICC to act swiftly. The advocate stressed that fast-tracking the process is … Read more

Former elected official accused of killing Las Vegas reporter seeks speedy trial as new attorney takes over

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former elected official in Las Vegas accused of murdering an investigative reporter is seeking a new trial date. Robert Telles, the former Democratic county administrator, has hired a new attorney, Robert Draskovich, and hopes to go to trial as early as March 18. Telles, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, recently failed in his second attempt to remove the judge overseeing his case due to alleged bias against him. Prosecutors argue that there is substantial evidence linking Telles to the crime, including DNA found under the victim’s … Read more