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Federal public defenders warn budget cuts may threaten ability to represent clients
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — Federal public defenders are warning they face a severe budget shortfall that may force them to trim more than 10 percent of their current work force later… Read More
You have the right to a lawyer, but public defenders note a lack of resources, respect
By: Carrie Johnson | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Sixty years ago today the Supreme Court ruled that people accused of crimes but without means to pay for a lawyer would be provided with one… Read More
A FirstEnergy Corp. executive testifies the utility bled cash before alleged Ohio speaker bribes
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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CINCINNATI (AP) — An arm of FirstEnergy Corp. was “bleeding cash” as it explored options for the two aging nuclear plants eventually rescued by Ohio House legislation that federal prosecutors say former… Read More
The city of Nelsonville and an ousted council member are in negotiations to resolve multiple legal actions
By: Ayden Crowley
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – A former Nelsonville City Council member who was kicked off the council four times is still fighting his removal through six legal actions he filed against… Read More
Ghislaine Maxwell is found guilty on multiple counts at her sex trafficking trial
By: Jasmine Garsd | Vanessa Romo | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty on Wednesday of facilitating the abuse of underage girls at the hands of wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. Jurors deliberated… Read More
Brother pleads guilty in case alleging long history of sexual abuse within Bellar family
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The brother of an Athens County girl who alleged a long history of sexual abuse within her family pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of felonious assault… Read More
Meigs Murder Suspect Arraigned
By: Curtis Feder
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – A West Virginia man was arraigned today in relation to the killing of former Wahama High School football star and Meigs County resident Kane Roush. Jaquan… Read More
W. Va. Judge Denies Teachers Unions’ Bid To Halt In-person Learning
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia judge has denied an attempt by teachers unions to halt the state’s mandate to reopen more classrooms during the pandemic. Kanawha County Judge… Read More
Blackjewel Coal Moves To Liquidate, Leaving Millions Unpaid To Workers And Regulators
By: Sydney Boles | Ohio Valley ReSource
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WHITESBURGH, Ky. (OVR) — The convoluted bankruptcy of coal company Blackjewel has hit another turn of events as the company’s former CEO moved to liquidate the company. A federal judge… Read More
Ohio State Reaches Settlements with Half of Richard Strauss Accusers
By: Gabe Rosenberg | WOSU
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Ohio State University announced that it’s reached a monetary settlement with some of the men who have alleged sexual abuse by longtime doctor Richard Strauss. Officials said in press release Friday that… Read More
Man Pleads Not Guilty in 2 Slayings in Ohio in the 1970s
By: Associated Press
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) – A man charged with murder in the slayings of two women in Ohio in the 1970s has pleaded not guilty. Seventy-five-year-old Gustave Sapharas pleaded not guilty… Read More
Court Says Using Chalk On Tires For Parking Enforcement Violates Constitution
By: Matthew S. Schwartz I NPR
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Physically marking a tire without a warrant is a violation of the Fourth Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled. The amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
State Settles Final 2 Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The state of West Virginia has settled the final two of 12 wrongful-termination lawsuits filed against the Secretary of State’s office. Charleston attorney Mark Atkinson told… Read More