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Retired State Judge’s Perjury Charge Faces Scrutiny in Anchorage Courtroom Amid Allegations of Grand Jury Corruption

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Anchorage, Alaska – Arguments were presented in an Anchorage court on Monday regarding whether a perjury charge against a retired state judge should be dismissed. The case involves Margaret Murphy, a former District Court Judge from Homer who has been indicted by a grand jury on a single count of perjury. The charge stems from allegations made by a conservative activist, David Haeg, who has a history of hunting violations and has accused the Alaska judicial system of corruption. Anchorage Superior Judge Thomas A. Matthews stated at the outset of the oral arguments that he … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Ex-County Clerk’s Lawsuit to Block Prosecution in State Court

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who sought to prevent District Attorney Dan Rubinstein from prosecuting her in state court. The decision comes just a month before Peters’ criminal trial is scheduled to begin. In her civil lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, Peters claimed that Rubinstein, along with Colorado Attorney General Jena Griswold and U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland, violated her constitutional rights by investigating and charging her with alleged crimes. The lawsuit also requested a preliminary injunction to halt … Read more

Students Rally at Iowa State Capitol, Demanding Stronger Gun Laws After Fatal School Shooting

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The halls of the Iowa State Capitol Building echoed with chants on Monday as hundreds of high school students from across the state gathered in the rotunda to demand stronger gun laws. This protest came just days after a fatal shooting that took place in Perry, Iowa, on January 4th, resulting in the death of sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff and the injury of five others, including Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger. The students, representing approximately 12 to 15 high schools in Des Moines, held signs with messages such as “Are we … Read more

Former State Legislator Faces Second Trial on Corruption Charges: Federal Prosecutors Seek Conviction

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Traverse City, Michigan – Former state legislator Larry Inman is being retried by federal prosecutors on corruption charges. Prosecutors made their second attempt on Monday to convince jurors of Inman’s guilt, alleging that he attempted to exploit his position for personal gain. The trial centers around accusations that Inman, during his time in office, sought to extort campaign contributions from a Michigan-based labor union in exchange for his vote. The previous trial ended in a hung jury, with the jury unable to reach a verdict. Prosecutors are determined to sway the jury this time around, … Read more