Trial

Arapahoe Couple Faces Jury Trial in Child Abuse Case as Release Request Denied

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LOVELAND, Colo. – A couple from Arapahoe County, Colorado, is facing charges of child abuse and their upcoming jury trial has been rescheduled for June. The mother’s request for release has also been denied, keeping both parents in custody. The trial was originally set to begin in February, but due to various circumstances, it has been postponed multiple times. Now, the court has determined that the proceedings will take place in June. The delay in the trial has caused concern among both the prosecution and defense, as it prolongs the waiting period for all parties … Read more

Attorney in Pay-to-Play Conspiracy Case Faces Murder-for-Hire Allegations in Honolulu Trial

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – Sheri Tanaka, an attorney charged in a pay-to-play conspiracy case involving former Honolulu Prosecutor Keith Kaneshiro, has appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nathaniel M. Cousins. The U.S. Probation and Parole Office requested a review of Tanaka’s release, as a result of information provided by an informant alleging that Tanaka paid someone to kill U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright and Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Wheat. Despite these allegations, Tanaka has not been arrested or charged in connection with the murder-for-hire claim. She remains free as she awaits her trial in the conspiracy … Read more

Controversial School Policies in Temecula Valley Survive Legal Battle, Set for Trial

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TEMECULA, Calif. – The controversial policies implemented by the board of education of Temecula Valley Unified School District will remain in effect, following a recent ruling by a Riverside County superior court judge. Although the judge denied a preliminary injunction requested by the plaintiffs in a civil lawsuit against the school board, he did rule that the lawsuit may proceed to trial. This decision means that the district’s ban on critical race theory and its policy requiring school staff to notify parents about students identifying as transgender will continue to be enforced, at least for … Read more

Final Day in Michelle Troconis’ Trial: Defense Set to Wrap Up its Case on Friday, According to Judge

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Darien, Connecticut – Defense in Michelle Troconis’ trial is anticipated to conclude its presentation on Friday, according to the presiding judge. Troconis is one of the co-defendants in the case involving the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos, who went missing in May 2019 and has not been found since. The defense team is expected to wrap up its case, providing closing arguments and potentially calling additional witnesses. Throughout the trial, Troconis has maintained her innocence and pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence, and hindering prosecution. Prosecutors have alleged that … Read more