Threat

Justice of the Peace Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Death Threat in Coercive Tactics

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Coryell, Texas — A federal civil rights lawsuit has been launched against Rains County Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin amid alarming allegations that he issued a death threat during a legal proceeding. The complaint was filed by Coby Wiebe, who claims that Franklin acted beyond his judicial authority when he allegedly made the threat, stating that “dead men can’t testify” to pressure Wiebe into accepting a guilty plea in a case outside Franklin’s jurisdiction. The lawsuit asserts that Franklin’s actions were not only inappropriate but indicative of a pattern of misconduct recognized by … Read more

Bechtel Faces Legal Scrutiny After Alleged Violations of Restraining Order Amid Storm Threat in Port Arthur LNG Case

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Port Arthur, Texas — Concerns have escalated surrounding Bechtel’s adherence to legal protocols following a recent ruling regarding a restraining order in a lawsuit linked to a tragic construction accident at a liquefied natural gas facility. A judge has expressed alarm that Bechtel failed to communicate significant site alterations until just before severe weather was set to impact the area. The judge noted that the notification came late on a Friday afternoon, mere hours before a storm system was projected to arrive. This delay raised questions about Bechtel’s compliance with the court’s order, prompting further … Read more

Montclair Educator Faces Charges: Unveiling the Next Steps After School Threat Indictment

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MONTCLAIR, N.J. – A Montclair high school teacher has been indicted by a grand jury on charges related to threatening the school where he was employed, authorities revealed. This development marks a significant escalation in a case that has captured local attention and raised concerns over school safety protocols. The teacher, whose identity remains undisclosed due to legal constraints, was arrested after allegations surfaced suggesting he made credible threats against the school’s staff and students. The specifics of the threats have not been released, but local law enforcement took immediate action, leading to a swift … Read more

Maryland Public Defender’s Office Sued for Defamation After Firing Employee Over Unfounded Threat Claims

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BALTIMORE — An alleged wrongful termination and defamation case has emerged involving the Maryland Public Defender’s Office, which is accustomed to combating injustices within the criminal justice system rather than being accused of them. A lawsuit has been filed by a former law intern, who contends that she was unjustly fired and her reputation was smeared by the very office she hoped to join as a defender of public interests. The intern, whose identity remains undisclosed, was terminated during a video call and subsequently prohibited from entering the office premises. According to her legal counsel, … Read more