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Pike County Judge Indicted on Fraud Charges, Suspended Amidst Accusations of Theft and Misuse of Government Funds

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Pikeville, Ky. — Pike County Circuit Judge Howard Keith Hall finds himself under federal scrutiny after a grand jury indicted him on serious charges, including mail fraud and theft of government funds. Hall, who had previously served as the county attorney for Pike County for nearly a quarter-century before assuming his current judicial role, has been temporarily relieved of his duties pending further investigation. The allegations date back to 2010 when Hall appointed an assistant county attorney who, despite being enlisted as a part-time worker with a mandate to fulfill at least 100 working hours … Read more

Indiana Lawyer Suspended After Witnessing Forged Will, Self-Reports Misconduct

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South Bend, Indiana — An Indiana attorney has been suspended from practicing law following a ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court that he knowingly participated in the witnessing and submission of a forged will. The disciplinary action underscores the stringent standards the legal profession holds regarding ethical conduct and the severe implications of breaches within judicial processes. J. David Keckley, a lawyer based in South Bend, encountered severe repercussions after he signed a will as a witness, despite being aware that it had not been correctly executed. This will, as adjudicated, had wrongfully appointed his … Read more

Suspended Judge Faces Jury in High-Stakes Attempted Murder Trial

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Harrisburg, PA – Suspended judge Sonya McKnight faced trial in Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas on Monday, accused of attempting to murder her former boyfriend by shooting him as he slept last February. The court proceedings marked the first time McKnight has appeared before a jury since the incident at her Susquehanna Township residence. Prosecutors allege that McKnight shot Michael McCoy in the head, resulting in him losing sight in one eye. Following the shooting on February 15, 2024, she was charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. During Monday’s session, several witnesses, … Read more

U.S. Official Suspended as Court Demands Wrongfully Deported Salvadoran Asylum-Seeker’s Return Amid Due Process Violations

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Washington — The U.S. Department of Justice has taken disciplinary action against attorney Erez Reuveni, placing him on administrative leave following a court admission that the Department had erred administratively in the deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an immigrant from El Salvador. Garcia, having initially entered the United States illegally, was fleeing death threats from the notorious El Salvadorian gang, Barrio 18, which had terrorized his family. Despite moving locations several times, the family remained under threat. In March 2019, when facing deportation, Garcia sought asylum and the protection of the Convention Against Torture. … Read more