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Keen Mountain Correctional Center's Strip Search Saga: An Inmate Seeks Justice, Not Just His Pants
Written by: Sam Orlando "The Search for Reason in a Sea of Searches" ROANOKE, VA - Keen Mountain Correctional Center (KMCC) finds itself...
Sep 12, 2023


Federal Court Advances a Singular Claim in Stuffed Animal & Police Misconduct Lawsuit
Written by: Sam Orlando When the Sheriff Said No to Body Cams, Suiter Said Yes to Filming Fluffy Traffic Stops Staunton, VA — It was a...
Sep 12, 2023


Rockingham Sheriff Faces Lawsuit Alleging Jail Served Hindu Inmate Beef, Refusing Special Diet
Written by: Sam Orlando Rockingham County, VA - A federal lawsuit was filed this week against the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office,...
Sep 12, 2023


Eyeglasses Off, Gloves On: 78-Year-Old Ophthalmologist Files Lawsuit Against Augusta County Practice
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In a case that could have been scripted for an episode of "Grey's Anatomy"—if only they had...
Sep 6, 2023


Tracy Pyles Ramps Up Campaign for Commissioner of Revenue Amid Scandalous Revelations About Co Board
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a move that intensifies his already-announced bid for Commissioner of Revenue,...
Sep 6, 2023


When Space Is Tight but Justice Is Paramount: Inside Augusta County's Jury Trials
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - As legal dramas play out across the nation, the public's attention has been increasingly...
Sep 6, 2023


Croc Blocked: Inmate’s $1.5 Million Lawsuit for Better Shoes in Virginia
Written by: Sam Orlando Lawsuit Over 'Unqualified' Footwear Takes Center Stage In the midst of a year teeming with high-profile lawsuits...
Sep 6, 2023


Skyline Drug Task Force's Sudden Dissolution: What We Know and Don't Know
Written by: Sam Orlando Introduction: The Sudden Announcement In a surprising turn of events that has left law enforcement agencies and...
Sep 5, 2023


Augusta County v. Free Press: FBI and DOJ Connections Surface in Augusta County Court FOIA Battle
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County, VA - A courtroom in Augusta County became the stage for a drama with more twists than a country...
Sep 5, 2023


When American Justice Goes Berserk: The 13 Most Ridiculous Federal Crimes You Won't Believe Are Real
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA - Ah, the land of the free, home of the brave, and a treasure trove of the most bewildering laws you...
Sep 4, 2023


Federal Judge in Miami Revives Age-Old Query to Burger King: Where's the Beef?
Written by: Sam Orlando MIAMI, FLORIDA - In the same country that once rallied around the rallying cry "Where's the Beef?", we find...
Sep 4, 2023


Stone-Cold Discrimination: The Rocky Road of VDOT's Employment Practices Detailed in Federal Lawsuit
Written by: Sam Orlando Richmond, VA - In an era where pressing issues such as climate change, voter suppression, and income inequality...
Sep 4, 2023


Lighting Up the Bible Belt: The Northern Lights' Surprise Visit to the American South
Written by: Sam Orlando SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA - Hold the press—Mother Nature just threw the most psychedelic party of the year and...
Sep 3, 2023


From CPAC to Courtroom: How the ACU's Latest Lawsuit Became a Must-See Drama in Federal Court
Written by: Sam Orlando This case adds new meaning to "Workplace Drama" as ACU and CPAC find themselves embroiled in an explosive...
Sep 1, 2023


Unions Declare War on Corporate Trickery in Battle Over Unpaid Benefits
When Double Lives Unravel: Unions Sue 'Alter Ego' Companies Over Fringe Benefit Contributions Written by: Sam Orlando The Lawsuit: A...
Aug 31, 2023


Explosive Recordings Unveil Augusta County Board's Inner Workings, However Most Tapes Still Withheld
Written by: Sam Orlando After what could be described as an epic Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request chess match between the...
Aug 30, 2023


Desperate Times, Federal Measures: Seaton Sounds the Alarm on Augusta Co Corruption to FBI and DOJ
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA - Just when you thought the Augusta County Board of Supervisors couldn't get any more...
Aug 30, 2023


Got Questions? Martinsburg Police Have Handcuffs
Written by Sam Orlando Martinsburg, WV — In what some are calling an absolute masterclass of law enforcement, two West Virginia officers...
Aug 29, 2023


Can't Cough Up the Cash for Your Covid Tests? GENETWORx Will See You in Court!
Written by: Sam Orlando August 30, 2023 - Ah, the pandemic, the gift that keeps on giving. Just when you thought we had moved past the...
Aug 29, 2023


The Pentagon's Paradox: Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination in America's House of Defense
Written by: Sam Orlando Washington, D.C. — In an era where the Defense Department has pledged allegiance to diversity and inclusion, a...
Aug 29, 2023
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