Federal Judge Lifts Travel Ban on Oath Keepers After Trump’s Commutation, Amid Legal Debate on Supervised Release

WASHINGTON — In a notable reversal, a federal judge lifted the travel restrictions for Stewart Rhodes and his co-defendants, all members of the far-right Oath Keepers group. These individuals faced lengthy sentences for their roles in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot but saw their sentences commuted by former President Donald Trump as part of a broader act of clemency that affected over 1,500 individuals linked to the events of that day. U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta initially imposed a directive that barred these defendants from entering Washington, D.C., unless they obtained court … Read more

Former Baltimore GTTF Officer Granted Supervised Release Amid Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

Baltimore, Maryland — A former officer of the now-defunct Baltimore Gun Trace Task Force, Daniel Hersl, was granted supervised release from prison, a legal motion spurred by his terminal cancer diagnosis. Hersl, who was serving a lengthy sentence for his involvement in corruption within the police task force, was given an 18-month prognosis earlier this year. This decision comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the actions of the Gun Trace Task Force, which was implicated in a series of corruption scandals that shook the Baltimore Police Department. Hersl, a member of the task force, was previously … Read more

Judge Releases Accused Drug Dealer on Supervised Freedom, Ignoring $150K Bail Request

NEW YORK — In what has become a controversial decision, Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Valentina Morales has recently allowed for supervised release of an accused drug dealer apprehended within her dental workplace. Madelyn Javier, 31, was caught in possession of a shipment containing illegal substances at Esthetix Dental Spa in Washington Heights, raising questions about the judge’s lenient approach in light of a significant bail request. Prosecutors had vigorously pushed for a substantial bail amount following Javier’s arrest. New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan advocated for a bail of $100,000 cash or a … Read more

New Orleans Rapper BG Fights to Stay on Supervised Release Amidst Permission Controversy

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Attorneys representing Christopher Dorsey, better known as the New Orleans-born rapper BG, have requested that a federal judge allow the artist to remain on supervised release. Dorsey was recently arrested for allegedly violating the terms of his release from federal prison. In court filings on Friday, Dorsey’s lawyers argued that he had official permission to perform alongside prominent musicians, contradicting authorities’ claims. The arrest was prompted by a probation officer’s allegation that Dorsey failed to obtain clearance to perform at a concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside rapper Lil Boosie in … Read more