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Former Detective’s Surrender Update: Attorney Claims Court Bond is ‘Painfully Absurd’ as Client Remains at Large

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TROY, Mo. — A former Lincoln County detective remains at large despite his attorney’s assurances that he would surrender to authorities on felony charges related to a high-profile murder trial. Michael Merkel, 44, is facing two Class A felony counts of perjury tied to the controversial conviction of Russ Faria in the murder of Betsy Faria. Merkel’s attorney, Joel Eisenstein, had repeatedly informed the court that his client would turn himself in on Thursday morning. As of that evening, however, prosecutors confirmed Merkel had not complied. The Journal has uncovered that Merkel is no longer … Read more

Florida Attorney to Surrender after Allegedly Embezzling $300K from Historic Pennsylvania Carousel Nonprofit

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POTTSTOWN, Pa.—Authorities in Montgomery County are preparing for the imminent custody of a local attorney and Florida resident accused of embezzling $300,000 from a cherished nonprofit organization. Adam Seger, 56, is set to surrender in Sarasota, Florida as legal procedures align for his transfer, following constant communication between detectives and Seger’s legal representation. The embezzlement case came to light after a thorough investigation revealed that the funds were stolen in June 2019, but the theft went unnoticed until February 2025. Seger, an attorney and board member of The Carousel at Pottstown, allegedly orchestrated a fraudulent … Read more

Judge Orders Former Probate Judge to Surrender Car in DUI Case, Citing Public Safety Concerns

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Waterbury, Connecticut – In a rare legal move, former probate judge Peter Mariano, who was found incapacitated in his home, has been ordered to forfeit custody of his vehicle as a condition of his release on a $150,000 bond. This directive, issued by Judge Jane Grossman, came after the prosecutor highlighted Mariano’s continuous threat to public safety due to his persistence in driving despite severe health issues. Prosecutor Maureen Platt of Waterbury State’s Attorney’s office drew a parallel between the relinquishment of Mariano’s car and gun restrictions under protective orders. “Just as firearms are often … Read more

Pillow Mogul Mike Lindell Ordered to Surrender Financial Records Amid $5 Million Lawsuit Battle

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Bedminster, New Jersey – In recent legal proceedings, Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been ordered to submit financial records after a protracted legal battle. An attorney stated that these records are inaccessible due to being password-protected. Lindell found himself enmeshed in controversy following his high-profile claim that the 2020 presidential election was manipulated in favor of Joe Biden, asserting interference by the Chinese government. This claim led him to issue a challenge, promising $5 million to anyone who could prove his data wrong. Robert … Read more