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Belmont County Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Devastating Childhood Rape

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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio—A 70-year-old man from St. Clairsville, Ohio, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday for the rape of a young girl throughout her entire childhood. Michael May had pleaded guilty to one count of rape back in January. The judge presiding over the case, Chris Berhalter, had some strong words for May during the sentencing hearing. While on the surface May appeared to be an active member of his church with no criminal record, Judge Berhalter described him as a monster who took advantage of a child’s trust for his own … Read more

Judge Robert Chasteen Retires After 20 Years of Exceptional Service to the Cordele Judicial Circuit

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Cordele, Georgia – After serving as the Cordele Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge for a distinguished 20-year tenure, Robert W. Chasteen has announced his retirement from full-time duty effective at the end of this year. The State Bar of Georgia extends their congratulations and thanks to Judge Chasteen for his dedication and contributions to the justice system in Ben Hill, Crisp, Dooly, and Wilcox counties. Judge Chasteen, a member of the Georgia Bar since 1969, was first elected as a Superior Court judge in 2004. Prior to his appointment, he had an extensive background … Read more

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Violating Marriage Law

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ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Pakistani court for violating the law with their marriage in 2018. This verdict comes just days after the couple was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Both cases have raised allegations of political motivation, with Khan and his family maintaining their innocence. According to the defense lawyer for Khan and Bibi, Intisar Panjutha, Judge Qudrat Ullah announced the verdict one day after the trial ended. The prosecution claimed … Read more

Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Indicted on 16 Counts of Misusing Office for Personal Gain and Perjury Charges, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

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FLORENCE, Ala. — Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge Gil Self has been indicted on multiple charges related to using his position for personal gain, according to Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office. Self, who has served as a judge since 2009, allegedly used more than $50,000 of public funds to employ his son and made personal purchases such as a sofa, alcoholic beverages, and eyeglasses. He is also accused of reimbursing himself for various vacations, including a skiing trip and a cycling trip. The charges against Self include 16 counts of using his office for personal … Read more