Trial

Canadian-Born Muslim Breaks Barriers as First Arab-American Judge Nominated for Federal Trial Court in Washington D.C.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Amir H. Ali, a Canadian-born Muslim, is on the verge of becoming the first judge of Arab descent on the federal trial court in the District of Columbia. President Joe Biden nominated Ali earlier this year, and his confirmation by the Senate is pending. Ali, who hails from Kingston, Ontario, recounted his family’s journey to the United States at his recent nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He spoke of his parents’ decision to leave Egypt for Canada in search of better opportunities. Ali, however, did not mention his personal motivation … Read more

Trial Date Set for Suspect Accused of Fatally Shooting Transgender Woman in Harford County

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Bel Air, Maryland – The trial date has been set for a man accused of murdering a transgender woman in Harford County. Brian Delen, 48, allegedly shot and killed Meghan Riley Lewis in December of last year. The tragic incident took place at an apartment complex on Churchill Road in Bel Air. Delen now faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and the use of a firearm in a violent crime. According to charging documents, Delen, who was delivering food at the time, engaged in a verbal altercation with Lewis before pulling out … Read more

Jury Divided on Convicting Stephen Paleveda in Fatal DUI Crash Trial

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TAMPA, Fla. – A jury in Hillsborough County is deliberating over whether Stephen Paleveda should be held responsible for the death of Bamnet Narongchai, who was killed in a head-on collision five years ago. Paleveda is facing charges of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of an accident, and resisting arrest in connection with the crash. The incident occurred when a Ford F-350 pickup truck, driven by an unidentified individual with its headlights off, recklessly sped through the streets of South Tampa. The truck disregarded traffic laws, including running red lights and driving the … Read more

Brian D. Witzer, Esq.: A Trailblazing Trial Lawyer Making Waves in the Legal Industry

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LAS VEGAS, NV – Brian D. Witzer, Esq., an accomplished trial lawyer with over three and a half decades of litigation experience, has joined the prestigious Heidari Law Group in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Known for his expertise in a wide range of civil cases, Witzer has established a reputation for securing record-breaking verdicts and settlements throughout California and other states. Witzer’s legal career began with his founding of The Law Offices of Brian D. Witzer in 1989, following 12 years of dedicated service in both public and private litigation arenas. Under his leadership, … Read more