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Ross County Man Caught Transporting Cocaine and Fentanyl Across State with Suspended License

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Ross County, Ohio – The Grand Jury in Ross County returned all 19 of their cases on Friday, January 12th, with one case classified as a misdemeanor and three others pending release to the public. According to the Ross County Prosecutor’s Office, one of the cases presented during the grand jury involved an incident on December 8th, where an Ohio State highway patrol trooper stopped a driver on US 35 in Ross County. The driver, identified as 45-year-old Christopher D. Wolfe from Dayton, was found to have a suspended operator’s license for child support. During … Read more

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s Sexual Assault Case Suspended as Judge Deems Him Incompetent to Stand Trial

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A Wisconsin judge has suspended the sexual assault case against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick after a court-appointed psychologist deemed him not competent to stand trial. The judge did not dismiss the case outright, and the final decision will be made by the Walworth County District Attorney. The case is currently scheduled for a review hearing in December 2024. The charge against McCarrick, who is now 93 years old, is one count of fourth-degree sexual assault. This recent development in Wisconsin follows a similar outcome in Massachusetts, where McCarrick faced criminal sex abuse charges. A psychological … Read more

Former US Catholic Cardinal’s Sexual Abuse Trial Suspended Due to Competency Concerns: Wisconsin Judge

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Waukesha, Wisconsin – The sexual abuse trial of former US Catholic cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been suspended by a Wisconsin judge, according to court records. McCarrick, who is 93 years old, is the highest-ranking US Catholic official to face charges related to the systemic sexual abuse of minors in the Church. The allegations against him include sexually assaulting a teenager in Wisconsin in 1977. The decision to suspend the trial came after McCarrick was diagnosed with dementia. Judge David Reddy stated that he “makes a finding of incompetence and suspends the matter due to competency,” … Read more

Unexpected Cancellation: Jury Duty Suspended for Judge Lagomarsino’s 13th District Court Panel

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Lafayette, Louisiana – The 13th District Court in Lafayette has announced the cancellation of jury duty for the panel scheduled on Friday, Jan. 5. Judge James Lagomarsino’s court will not require any candidates to serve on the jury. Candidates who were eagerly awaiting their selection for jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court will now be relieved of this obligation. The cancellation of jury duty was announced through a public service announcement, providing advance notice to those affected. No specific reasons were provided for the cancellation of jury duty in Judge Lagomarsino’s court. However, this decision … Read more