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Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies
Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter Dies David Souter, a Republican-appointed Supreme Court justice who became known for siding with its liberal wing in nearly two decades as a justice, has died. He was age 85. The court announced he died "peacefully" on Thursday, May 8, at his home in Concord, New Hampshire. No cause of death was given. The Harvard University graduate and Melrose, Massachusetts native joined the high court in 1990 after being nominated by former President George H.W. Bush. Souter served on the Supreme Court until 2009, when he retired at age 69. He had served as New Hampshire's attorney general and was a …
Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post
Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post President Donald Trump took an unorthodox approach to what is a routine Easter celebration message, when he relitigated old grudges and attacked his political opponents, calling former President Joe Biden a "highly destructive Moron." Trump posted "Happy Easter" messages on Sunday morning, April 20. The first was the more traditional fare, wishing Christians a happy celebration, but his tone changed just moments later.  Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace an…
Central Islip Dealer Sold Fentanyl To User Who OD'd, Had Enough To Kill 250K People, DA Says Central Islip Dealer Sold Fentanyl To User Who OD'd, Had Enough To Kill 250K People, DA Says
Central Islip Dealer Sold Fentanyl To User Who OD'd, Had Enough To Kill 250K People, DA Says A Central Islip man sold fentanyl to a user who later died from an overdose, prosecutors alleged. Jeffrey Sloan, 62, was arraigned on more than 30 drug-related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, March 10, after an investigation turned up enough fentanyl to kill 250,000 people, Suffolk County prosecutors said. An investigation found that Sloan sold heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and Xanax to a 25-year-old Brentwood man just two days before the man died from an overdose, according to prosecutors. A search of the victim’s phone revealed he had sent text messages to Sloan ordering 13 bags …
Elkton Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow Learns Prison Fate Elkton Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow Learns Prison Fate
Elkton Hunter Who Shot, Killed GF With Crossbow Learns Prison Fate A Cecil County man convicted of fatally shooting his live-in girlfriend with a crossbow inside their home has been sentenced to eight years in prison, officials announced. Jeffrey Allen Lander, 41, of Elkton, was handed the maximum sentence within Maryland’s standard guidelines for involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday, Jan. 28, following a jury conviction in November 2024.  The jury acquitted him of second-degree murder and assault, but found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment, according to the Cecil County State's Attorney's Office. The deadly incident ha…
York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas
York County Native Chris Ferro Announces Run For Judge In The Court Of Common Pleas York County’s own Chris Ferro, a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of experience, has officially declared his candidacy for the York County Court of Common Pleas, his campaign told Dail Voice in an email on Wednesday, Dec. 18.  The 2025 election cycle is expected to bring two open judicial seats to the Court, and Ferro, aims to fill one of them. “York County deserves judges who are prepared, experienced, and impartial,” Ferro stated. “Our community needs a justice system that promotes fairness, protects the vulnerable, and upholds the rule of law. An independent judiciary that ensur…
Carlisle Man Who Assaulted 6-Year-Old Found Guilty, DA Says Carlisle Man Who Assaulted 6-Year-Old Found Guilty, DA Says
Carlisle Man Who Assaulted 6-Year-Old Found Guilty, DA Says A Carlisle man has become a registered sex offender for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl, the Cumberland County District Attorney's office announced on Thursday, Aug. 22.  Dennis Weaver, 35, was found guilty of Indecent Assault of a Child and Corruption of Minors following a two-day trial before Judge Albert H. Masland. The victim, now 14-years-old, gave a detailed testimony during the trial of the sexual abuse by Weaver from the time she was six-years-old until she was 8-years-old, the DA explained.  Weaver "touched the outside of her vagina and buttocks when they…
Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace Wins Democratic Primary For Westchester DA Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace Wins Democratic Primary For Westchester DA
Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace Wins Democratic Primary For Westchester DA Former County Court Judge Susan Cacace emerged victorious in the Democratic primary race for Westchester District Attorney.  Cacace, who resigned as County Court Judge in December 2023 after nearly 20 years in the position, earned 59 percent of the votes during the Democratic primary election held on Tuesday, June 25, according to a New York Times report.  Cacace defeated her opponent, attorney and Mount Vernon native William O. Wagstaff III, who earned 31 percent of the votes, the New York Times reported.  In addition to her experience in the County Court,&nb…
Husband Was Naked In Bed, Watching TV When He Was Shot Dead In South Jersey: Reports Husband Was Naked In Bed, Watching TV When He Was Shot Dead In South Jersey: Reports
Husband Was Naked In Bed, Watching TV When He Was Shot Dead In South Jersey: Reports David Wigglesworth was watching TV naked in bed when he was shot to death on Christmas Day in South Jersey, news reports say. Meanwhile, the battered woman accused of killing her husband got unlikely character letters of support from her mother-in-law and brother-in-law, Breaking AC reports.  Defense attorneys and Hamilton police say a fight between Marylue Wiggleworth and her violent husband led to the slaying.  But that wasn't enough to persuade a judge who ordered Wigglesworth, 51, to remain jailed pending her murder trial at a detention hearing on Tuesday, Jan.…
Anti-Feminism Lawyer Who Killed Judge's Son May Have Been Targeting Ex-Westchester County DA Anti-Feminism Lawyer Who Killed Judge's Son May Have Been Targeting Ex-Westchester County DA
Anti-Feminism Lawyer Who Killed Judge's Son May Have Been Targeting Ex-Westchester County DA The self-described “anti-feminist” lawyer who is the primary suspect in a fatal shooting at Judge Esther Salas’ home in New Jersey may have also been targeting New York State’s Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. According to multiple reports, before murdering Salas’ son, shooting her husband, and killing himself, Roy Den Hollander was in possession of the name, address, and photo of DiFiore, who formerly led the DA’s office in Westchester County. Original story - Discovery Of Body In Hudson Valley May Be Linked To Shooting Involving Family Of Federal Judge “We were alerted that her photo and…
SUSPENDED: Bergen County Judge Secretly Recorded Meetings, Supreme Court Finds SUSPENDED: Bergen County Judge Secretly Recorded Meetings, Supreme Court Finds
Suspended: Bergen County Judge Secretly Recorded Meetings, Supreme Court Finds A Superior Court judge has been suspended by the Supreme Court without pay for two months after it came to light that she secretly recorded meetings at the at the Bergen County Courthouse. Deborah Gross-Quatrone of Saddle Brook is accused of recording two meetings with Assignment Judge Bonnie Mizdol and others in Bergen County, and a third with Mizdol -- after the assignment judge told her not to -- all in 2015, the presentment case says. "These actions suggest a disturbing lack of sound judgment and professional integrity that, if left unaddressed, threaten the dignity …
Abinanti Breaks With Other Democrats, Endorses Cynthia Nixon Over Cuomo For Governor Abinanti Breaks With Other Democrats, Endorses Cynthia Nixon Over Cuomo For Governor
Abinanti Breaks With Other Democrats, Endorses Cynthia Nixon Over Cuomo For Governor State Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti of Mount Pleasant endorsed Cynthia Nixon’s bid for governor on Friday, Aug. 10 at the Greenburgh Health Fair. Nixon, a television actor and education activist, is challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle in the September Democratic Party primary election.  Abinanti, who also represents Greenburgh, cited Nixon's "bold agenda that focuses on a New York for the many."  Nixon, best known for her TV acting on "Sex And The City," joined  Abinanti at Pierson Park where they discussed community concerns about the new "Governor Mario M. …