The Sixth Appellate District Court of Ohio has affirmed the judgment of the Sandusky County Court of Common Pleas in the case of *State v. Black*. Delvon Black, the appellant, had appealed his conviction on one count of trespass in a habitation and two counts of receiving stolen property. The…
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When Police Seize a Truck but No Longer Possess It, the Wyoming Supreme Court Clarifies the Outcome
The Wyoming Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s decision in a case involving a man, Scott Bressette, who sought the return of his truck or compensation after it was seized by law enforcement and later sold. The court ruled that the district court did not have the authority, under…
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Iowa Supreme Court Upholds $4.26 Million Compensatory Damages Verdict in Motorcycle Crash Case
The Iowa Supreme Court has affirmed a lower court’s decision in a case involving a high-speed police chase that resulted in a fatal motorcycle crash. The court upheld a jury’s award of $4.25 million in compensatory damages and $10,000 in punitive damages against the City of Manchester and former police…
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Church’s Overnight Ministry Faces Legal Hurdles Over Fire Code Violations
Bryan, Ohio – A recent ruling by the Sixth Appellate District Court of Ohio has thrown a wrench into the operations of Dad’s Place of Bryan, a church that provides overnight shelter to those in need. The court reversed a lower court’s decision, finding that the trial court improperly applied…
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Letitia James Beat the Indictment But the Judge’s Ruling Opens a New Mystery
On November 24, 2025, Judge Cameron McGowan Currie issued a ruling that could send ripples through the legal and political landscape. The judge ordered the dismissal of a two-count indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, citing the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor who presented the case to the…
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A tragic fall turned a paying customer into a trespasser in the eyes of the law, the court clarified
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has weighed in on a complex case involving a wrongful death claim against the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The court was asked to clarify the legal responsibilities of a common carrier, like WMATA, when a passenger is injured after inadvertently entering…
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Court Upholds Summary Judgment in Daytona Beach Excessive Force Case
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision in a case involving Anthony Medina and the City of Daytona Beach, along with several police officers. Medina had alleged excessive force, battery, and negligence stemming from an arrest in July 2021. The court found that the officers’…
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Marine Staff Sergeant’s Conviction Partially Upheld, Charges Consolidated in Domestic Violence Case
A recent ruling by the United States Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) has partially upheld the conviction of Staff Sergeant Abraham L. Porath, a U.S. Marine Corps member, on charges of domestic violence and other offenses. The court found merit in one of Porath’s arguments and ordered a…
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Court Upholds Machine Gun Ban, Citing Prior Ruling and Second Amendment Analysis
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision, upholding the conviction of Isaac Bishop Charles for possessing a machine gun. Charles had argued that the federal law prohibiting machine gun possession, 18 U.S.C. § 922(o), violated his Second Amendment rights. The court disagreed, citing a previous…
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Court Overturns Sentence in Gun Possession Case, Citing Insufficient Evidence
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the sentence of Antonio McCray, also known as “Kutta,” who was convicted of possessing a firearm while a convicted felon. The court found that the lower court, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, erred in applying a…