The Seventh Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed the trial court’s decision to accept Antonio M. Russell’s guilty plea, despite initial concerns about his competency to stand trial. The case, *State v. Russell*, centered on drug-related charges against Russell while he was incarcerated. The appeals court found that Russell’s…
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Charles Wagner Gets More Time to File Appeal Brief
The wheels of justice sometimes turn slowly, and in the case of Charles Wagner versus Lamar University, Lamar University Police Department, and Hector Flores, the appellant has been granted a bit more time to prepare his arguments. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas, has approved an unopposed request…
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Ethan Cao Faces Trial Under Michigan’s Anti-Hazing Law: Court Upholds Constitutionality
The Michigan Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision to move forward with the trial of Ethan Cao, a Michigan State University fraternity member, under Michigan’s anti-hazing law, known as Garret’s Law. This marks the first time the court has directly addressed the statute, which criminalizes hazing activities.…