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Augusta County's Legal Labyrinth: A Taxpayer Journey Through a Maze of Exorbitant Fees
Written by: Michael Phillips A Financial Odyssey Unfolds AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Witness the commencement of a financial odyssey,...
Jan 25, 2024
A Pattern of Neglect? Workplace Misconduct Allegations at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
Written by: Sam Orlando A Pattern of Indifference? AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Following an unsettling report by the Augusta Free Press,...
Jan 24, 2024
Bend Police Officer Fired for Excessive Force After "Earning" $184K in Paid Leave During Investigation
Written by: Sam Orlando BEND, OREGON - In a case that highlights ongoing concerns about police conduct and the handling of internal...
Jan 24, 2024
Off-Duty Officer's Early Morning DWI Arrest Leads to Paid 'Time-Off'
Written by: Sam Orlando MESQUITE, Texas — In a twist of fate that seems more suited to a TV drama than the streets of Mesquite, an...
Jan 24, 2024
FBI Raids Albuquerque Lawyer's Office Amidst Police Corruption Probe, Over 150 DWI Cases Dismissed
Written by: Sam Orlando ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – The FBI has intensified its investigation into a growing scandal involving police...
Jan 23, 2024
Sheriff Smith's Road to Redemption, LLC: Unraveling a Web of Power and Deceit
Written by: Bonnie Chapman and Sam Orlando For Sheriff Smith, All Roads Seem to Lead to Redemption (LLC) In the serene backdrop of...
Jan 22, 2024
New Missing Case Intensifies Focus on Augusta County's Alarming Disappearance Rates
Brandon George Stringham's disappearance adds to the growing concern over the unusually high number of missing persons in Augusta County,...
Jan 21, 2024
Maryland Election Board Faces Legal Challenge Over Voter List Access and Usage Regulations
Plaintiffs Katherine Strauch Sullivan and David Morsberger file a lawsuit against Maryland election officials, citing concerns over voter...
Jan 21, 2024
Fredericksburg Teacher Arrested for Brandishing Weapon at Children in Neighborhood Prank
Written by: Sam Orlando Ding Dong-Don't FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The quiet streets of a Fredericksburg neighborhood became the scene of a...
Jan 20, 2024
Kentucky Representative's Incest Law Amendment Stirs Controversy and Debate
Nick Wilson's Legislative Proposal to Amend Incest Laws and Address Parole for Violent Offenders Sparks Debate and Criticism Written by:...
Jan 20, 2024
Music on Trial: Examining the Disparate Legal Treatment of Lyrics in the U.S. Justice System
A Deep Dive into the Complex Interplay between Artistic Expression, Cultural Perception, and Legal Scrutiny Across Musical Genres Written...
Jan 20, 2024
Augusta County 'Weighs Options' after FOIA Defeat: Mulls Appeal, Reporter Demands Production
Written by: Michael Phillips STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – After a groundbreaking court ruling favoring transparency and open governance, the...
Jan 19, 2024
In Pursuit of Peace: The Winnebago Tribe's Legal Battle to Bring Two Boys Home
Written by: Sam Orlando A Historic Legal Battle: Winnebago Tribe vs. U.S. Army STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – In an unprecedented legal showdown,...
Jan 19, 2024
Breaking Through Media Prevails in Court: Judge Rules Augusta County Must Produce Recording
Written by: Michael Phillips March 20 Board of Supervisor Recording Ordered Released by Judge STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – In a profound and...
Jan 17, 2024
Justice for Jax: Key 4th Circuit Pet Rights Decision Pending in Augusta Deputy Dog Killing Case
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In the heart of Augusta County, a legal drama unfolds that challenges the very...
Jan 16, 2024
Augusta County Sheriff Hid Brother's Chase from Staunton PD: The Story of the Sheriff's Brother's Multiple Arrests
Written by: Sam Orlando A Scandal Deepens in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley of...
Jan 13, 2024
Targeted Witness: Breaking Through Probes Alleged Witness Tampering by Augusta Sheriff
Written by Bonnie Chapman and Ismael Barrios AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - The tranquility of Augusta County's scenic Shenandoah Valley is...
Jan 10, 2024
Amidst Serious Charges, Sgt. Mikolay Featured in Sheriff Smith's Law Enforcement Appreciation Post
Written by: Michael Phillips AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a quiet corner of Augusta County, a storm has been brewing around Sgt. William...
Jan 10, 2024
Wayne LaPierre Steps Down Amidst NRA Legal Turmoil
Written by: Ismael Barrios FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA - In a significant turn of events, Wayne LaPierre, the longstanding head of the National...
Jan 10, 2024
Lynchburg NAACP Confronts Disturbing Racist Flyers with Town Hall Meeting
Written by: Michael Phillips Racially Charged Incident Shocks Community Lynchburg, Virginia - The Lynchburg chapter of the NAACP has...
Jan 9, 2024
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