Hawaii’s Gun Purchase Age Restriction Upheld by Federal Court Amid Second Amendment Challenge

Honolulu, Hawaii — A federal judge on Friday ruled in favor of maintaining Hawaii’s statute that prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing firearms, amidst challenges that the law infringes on Second Amendment rights. The decision follows a lawsuit spearheaded by a national pro-gun organization which argued that the age restriction was unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Jill Otake, in her ruling, expressed that the challengers did not convincingly demonstrate the likelihood of success on their constitutional claims or the public benefit of overturning the law. The case, represented by Deputy Solicitors General Ewan … Read more

Former Fairfax Officer’s Conviction Upheld in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Shoplifter Over Sunglasses Theft

FAIRFAX, Va. — A Fairfax County court recently upheld the conviction of ex-police officer Wesley Shifflett for reckless handling of a firearm during an incident that left an unarmed man dead over a theft allegation. The former officer was found guilty in October for his role in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Timothy Johnson, who was suspected of shoplifting sunglasses from a local Nordstrom at Tysons Corner Center in February 2023. During the trial, evidence revealed that Shifflett pursued Johnson into a dimly lit wooded area near the shopping mall before discharging his weapon, fatally … Read more

Local Factory Farm Regulations Upheld as Court Rejects Lawsuit

In a recent ruling, a judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged local ordinances regulating factory farms, spotlighting ongoing disputes over agricultural practices and local governance. The case, centered on newly established regulations by local authorities aimed at curbing environmental and health impacts of large-scale farming operations, has been closely watched by both industry insiders and environmental groups. The ordinances in question were created by local lawmakers seeking to mitigate the effects of factory farming, including pollution and odor, which have raised concerns among residents and environmental advocates. Proponents of the regulations argue that strict … Read more

$460,000 Award Upheld in Case of Missing Prize Bull and Its Impostor in Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa – In a striking case of agricultural intrigue, an appeals court has confirmed a $460,000 judgment against two former cattle farmers from Eastern Iowa for misrepresenting the identity of a highly prized bull. The litigious saga began when a bull, integral to a luxury beef breeding operation, mysteriously vanished and was replaced by an impostor. In late 2012, American Wagyu Breeders of Michigan entrusted Eric and Sarah Bailey, then residents of West Branch, with the care of Michiyoshi, a full-blood black Wagyu bull celebrated for its elite genetic lineage. In return, the … Read more