Here are the 15 books that were either banned or restricted to students in specific grades in Miami-Dade and Broward schools in the 2022-23 school year, due to challenges. Emails from Florida school district attorneys show confusion and frustration over the state’s new education laws, particularly related to book challenges. […] Read More
‘The Burial,’ with Jamie Foxx starring as Willie Gary, debuts next month. Jamie Foxx poses with Willie Gary and his wife, Gloria, on the set of the filming of “The Burial.’’ DEBRA SWEETING South Florida attorney Willie E. Gary earned the reputation as “The Giant Killer” by taking down some […] Read More
Thousands of true crime enthusiasts, top investigators, media personalities and survivors have travelled to Orlando, Florida, to take part in this weekend’s CrimeCon 2023 conference. The Independent is on-the-ground at the event which includes talks with Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, the attorneys of Alex Murdaugh; and Kerri Rawson, the […] Read More
‘The Burial,’ with Jamie Foxx starring as Willie Gary, debuts next month. Jamie Foxx poses with Willie Gary and his wife, Gloria, on the set of the filming of “The Burial.’’ DEBRA SWEETING South Florida attorney Willie E. Gary earned the reputation as “The Giant Killer” by taking down some […] Read More
OLIVIA — The Renville County attorney’s Office has managed to chip away at a COVID-era backlog of criminal cases, but its staff is handling caseloads two to three times greater than other, comparable-sized rural counties. Kelsie Kingstrom Contributed Renville County attorney Kelsie Kingstrom asked the County Board of Commissioners to […] Read More
AHEAD OF THE NOVEMBER ELECTION. SHELDON. YES, WELL, TRYING TO MINIMIZE SOME OF THE CRIME DOWNTOWN IS ONE OF THE GOALS OF DISTRICT attorney CANDIDATE MATT DUGGAN. AND THEREFORE, TODAY HE ANNOUNCED DETAILS OF HIS CRIME PLAN, FEELINGS OF FRUSTRATION ABOUT CRIME AND LOITERING CONTINUE TO OVERWHELM RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS […] Read More
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Open this photo in gallery: Former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, in Maquoketa, Iowa, on Sept. 20.Charlie Neibergall/The Associated Press A lawyer for Donald Trump on Friday accused New York attorney General Letitia James of ignoring “everything” as she pursues a civil lawsuit alleging […] Read More
A photo taken of the panel at Alaska’s first United Against Hate Initiative event on Sept. 7. (Photo courtesy of U.S. attorney‘s Office for the District of Alaska) Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) – This event is the first in a series of community events in Alaska, and Alaskan communities interested in […] Read More
When Peoria paid out its former city attorney $140,000 in January, City Hall insiders hoped it marked a clean break, but new claims that the payment was improper could end up costing the city another $1 million in court. The matter has mushroomed with claims and counterclaims, recriminations and suspicions. […] Read More
Bill Neri presents Hon. Dineen Riviezzo with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Court Attorneys of Kings Supreme Criminal Term. The gesture recognized Justice Riviezzo’s contribution to legal education, during the Continuing Legal Education seminar held at the Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term.Photos courtesy of Bill Neri […] Read More
