
Lake Brantley teen accused of plotting to kill classmate writes judge, says ‘internet made me a horrible person’
Read full article: Lake Brantley teen accused of plotting to kill classmate writes judge, says ‘internet made me a horrible person’A 15-year-old accused of planning to stab one of her classmates at Lake Brantley High School has written a letter to the judge in her case asking for sympathy, explaining that she was groomed into causing violence in an online true crime community.
‘Best day of my life:’ Family of Carlos Perez relieved after alleged killer withdraws plea deal
Read full article: ‘Best day of my life:’ Family of Carlos Perez relieved after alleged killer withdraws plea dealWith a plea deal now scrapped, the manslaughter case against Savion Lambert could proceed to trial - a trial that Carlos Perez's family would like to see be moved out of Orange County.
Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
Read full article: Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutionalA federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional.
Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court orders
Read full article: Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration's defiance of lower court ordersFederal judges around the country have raised alarms in recent months about the Trump administration’s failure to follow their orders in individual immigration cases.
Attorney who battled his Florida HOA is jailed for contempt
Read full article: Attorney who battled his Florida HOA is jailed for contemptAn attorney who represented three of his neighbors in an unsuccessful lawsuit against their homeowner’s association has been locked up in jail for nearly two months after a judge found him in contempt of court, News 6 has learned.
Justice Department sues SeaWorld parent company over wheeled walker ban
Read full article: Justice Department sues SeaWorld parent company over wheeled walker banA civil lawsuit has been filed by the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida against United Parks & Recreation INC. (UPR) , over their wheeled walker ban.
As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe world
Read full article: As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe worldWhen the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies.
Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse
Read full article: Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuseA judge will appoint a special master to oversee a federal women's prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates.
Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voice
Read full article: Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voiceJudges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office puts out warning about fake jury duty scheme
Read full article: Marion County Sheriff’s Office puts out warning about fake jury duty schemeThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office putting out an alert Thursday after they say a person was recently threatened with jail time after a person called saying they would be arrested if they missed jury duty,
Appeals court says Mark Meadows can’t move Georgia election case charges to federal court
Read full article: Appeals court says Mark Meadows can’t move Georgia election case charges to federal courtA federal appeals court has ruled that Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows cannot move charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia to federal court.
Judge, rejecting Trump arguments, signals he'll let New York criminal case stay in state court
Read full article: Judge, rejecting Trump arguments, signals he'll let New York criminal case stay in state courtThe hush money case against former President Donald Trump appears headed back to a New York state court.
Seminole High School shooting victim sues school board over injuries
Read full article: Seminole High School shooting victim sues school board over injuriesA former student at Seminole High School who was injured in a school shooting earlier this year has filed a lawsuit against the district school board, court documents show.
Brazil election agency rejects Bolsonaro push to void votes
Read full article: Brazil election agency rejects Bolsonaro push to void votesThe head of Brazil’s electoral authority has rejected the request from President Jair Bolsonaro and his Liberal Party to annul ballots cast on most electronic voting machines, which would have overturned the Oct. 30 election.
Tamron Hall show focuses on victims of 'Someone They Knew'
Read full article: Tamron Hall show focuses on victims of 'Someone They Knew'Tamron Hall has plenty on her hands with a successful daytime talk show, but she's going back to her journalism roots with a Court TV series, “Someone They Knew,” about murder stories where the victims knew their killer.
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Florida Supreme Court to hear Volusia County death penalty case
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court to hear Volusia County death penalty caseFlorida Supreme Court halts right to speedy trial due to backlog created by pandemicTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to take up a Volusia County death penalty case concerning a man convicted of killing a man he thought was a drug dealer. A jury recommended in 2019 that Christian Cruz receive the death penalty after finding him guilty of kidnapping, beating and shooting Christopher Jeremy, who was 25 years old. Investigators said Cruz and Charles had been planning to rob a drug dealer who had previously lived in the apartment but moved out. Attorneys for Cruz appealed the death penalty last year. Court records show on Dec. 21, 2020, the state Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.
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Woman charged in attempted kidnap of Joe Montana grandchild
Read full article: Woman charged in attempted kidnap of Joe Montana grandchildSodsai Dalzell appears in court for an arraignment Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles. Dalzell is charged with attempted kidnapping of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana's granddaughter. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
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Defense says interrogation video shows Orlando police mistreated Markeith Loyd after arrest
Read full article: Defense says interrogation video shows Orlando police mistreated Markeith Loyd after arrestORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Convicted killer Markeith Loyd appeared in court Friday afternoon as a judge ruled on multiple recently filed motions, including one pertaining to a planned insanity defense. Loyd was convicted last year of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, he is awaiting trial for his second murder charge. When state experts examine Loyd, the defense will be able to video record that meeting, but despite protests from Loyd’s attorney Terry Lenamon, the defense will have to provide a copy of that video to the state. Loyd was convicted of first-degree for killing Dixon in October 2019. According to Lenamon, the video shows Loyd moaning in pain and asking for medical attention but instead of helping him, officers mocked and laughed at him.