Tehama County Supervisor Pati Nolen Fights Back Against Grand Jury Misconduct Allegations in Court

TEHAMA COUNTY, Calif. — District Three Supervisor Pati Nolen faced the court Tuesday morning as she contested accusations of willful and corrupt misconduct in office brought forth by a grand jury. Nolen has publicly refuted all three charges, contending that the grand jury did not properly vote on the matters in question. The court ruled against Nolen’s objection, confirming the grand jury’s unanimous decision, which was recorded as 19-0 in favor of upholding the charges. Despite this setback in court, Nolen maintains her innocence regarding the allegations made against her. A pre-trial conference is set … Read more

Williamsburg County Sheriff and Former Supervisor Charged in Corruption Scandal Involving Misuse of COVID Relief Funds

Columbia, S.C. — Authorities in South Carolina have brought corruption charges against two former Williamsburg County officials, as disclosed in a recent announcement from the State Attorney General’s Office. Sheriff Stephen Renard Gardner, 50, and former county supervisor Tiffany Cooks, 51, face multiple charges, including criminal conspiracy and money laundering. Gardner, who took office in 2017 after previously serving as the department’s chief deputy, has been indicted for a series of alleged offenses. These charges range from criminal conspiracy, potentially carrying a prison term of up to five years, to money laundering involving sums between … Read more

Alaska Jury Convicts Woman in 2020 Murder of Court-Appointed Supervisor

Anchorage, Alaska – A Homer woman was declared guilty by an Anchorage jury on Monday of the first and second-degree murder of her supervising officer, highlighting a tragic case that dates back to 2020. Sarah Dayan, 39, faced accusations concerning the death of 57-year-old Keith Huss, a Kenai resident, who was appointed to oversee her following a legal order. Dayan was convicted on 15 out of the 22 charges levied against her, a decision that brought some resolution to the victim’s grieving family, who were present during the reading of the verdict. Michael Huss, the … Read more

Woodbury County Supervisor Found in Violation of Iowa Union Protection Laws

Sioux City, Iowa – A judge has ruled that a Woodbury County Supervisor, Jeremy Taylor, violated Iowa state law which mandates protection for union activities. This decision highlights a conflict between local government officials and union rights, emphasizing the ongoing national debate about labor relations and union representation. Taylor, who has been a Woodbury County Supervisor since 2015, was found to have intentionally interfered with the rights of county employees to discuss unionizing. His actions, which included consultations with the county human resources director and an attorney, were deemed a direct violation of Iowa’s Public … Read more