Lawyers spar in Cameron County corruption case - Brownsville Herald: Local News
extensive investigations into widespread corruption within Cameron County’s judicial and legal system.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Restore judicial credibility |From the Press |chinadaily.com.cn
Restore judicial credibility |From the Press |chinadaily.com.cn
They suspended the four senior Shanghai judges (purportedly seen in the footage) from their posts and said they were being investigated for their alleged involvement in the prostitution racket.
They suspended the four senior Shanghai judges (purportedly seen in the footage) from their posts and said they were being investigated for their alleged involvement in the prostitution racket.
Court: Ariz. hospitals can be sued under ‘elder abuse’ law - trivalleycentral.com: Health Wellness
Court: Ariz. hospitals can be sued under ‘elder abuse’ law - trivalleycentral.com: Health Wellness
Judge Patricia Orozco said the Legislature said the statutes cover those who “provide care.’’ And she said there is no way to logically read the law to somehow conclude that does not apply to hospitals.
Judge Patricia Orozco said the Legislature said the statutes cover those who “provide care.’’ And she said there is no way to logically read the law to somehow conclude that does not apply to hospitals.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
State attorney fires back at West Palm Beach police allegations | www.palmbeachpost.com
State attorney fires back at West Palm Beach police allegations | www.palmbeachpost.com
Aronberg said Demasi’s verbal broadside was because his office refused to file charges in three cases involving two city police officers and a firefighter.
Aronberg said Demasi’s verbal broadside was because his office refused to file charges in three cases involving two city police officers and a firefighter.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Trial underway for caregiver in alleged plot to defraud elderly man - WacoTrib.com: Courts And Trials
Trial underway for caregiver in alleged plot to defraud elderly man - WacoTrib.com: Courts And Trials
Adler is charged with forming a relationship with Eugene Handley, whom she cared for in a professional capacity, and then “by deception with intent to defraud” got him to put her into his will so she would inherit more than $100,000.
Adler is charged with forming a relationship with Eugene Handley, whom she cared for in a professional capacity, and then “by deception with intent to defraud” got him to put her into his will so she would inherit more than $100,000.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Former FBI agent accused in Utah case now faces new charges | The Salt Lake Tribune
Former FBI agent accused in Utah case now faces new charges | The Salt Lake Tribune
In the Utah case, prosecutors allege Lustyik used his position as an FBI agent to attempt to thwart a criminal investigation into Michael Taylor, president of a Boston-based defense contracting company, with whom he had a business relationship; Taylor is accused of fraud in obtaining $54 million in military contracts to provide training and security services in Afghanistan.
In the Utah case, prosecutors allege Lustyik used his position as an FBI agent to attempt to thwart a criminal investigation into Michael Taylor, president of a Boston-based defense contracting company, with whom he had a business relationship; Taylor is accused of fraud in obtaining $54 million in military contracts to provide training and security services in Afghanistan.
1 of 3 malnourished senior men found held captive in Houston garage dies - Washington Post
1 of 3 malnourished senior men found held captive in Houston garage dies - Washington Post
A message left with his attorney wasn’t returned.
A message left with his attorney wasn’t returned.
As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News
As PA ages, the state examines guardianships and abuse | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News
As of late 2010, a Government Accountability Office report said, only 11 states required professional guardians to be certified. It's unclear how many professional guardians are in Pennsylvania because there is no licensing or certification process.
As of late 2010, a Government Accountability Office report said, only 11 states required professional guardians to be certified. It's unclear how many professional guardians are in Pennsylvania because there is no licensing or certification process.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Jim Solis gets 4 years - Valley Morning Star : Local News
Jim Solis gets 4 years - Valley Morning Star : Local News
“It’s hard to imagine anything worse that a lawyer can do,” Hanen told Solis of bribing a judge, adding that Solis had “betrayed the public trust and violated the oath to uphold the laws.”
“It’s hard to imagine anything worse that a lawyer can do,” Hanen told Solis of bribing a judge, adding that Solis had “betrayed the public trust and violated the oath to uphold the laws.”
Friday, August 2, 2013
Elder Abuse and the Struggles of Family Caregiving -- New Novel by William Henry and Frank Johns Turns Fact into Compelling Fiction | Virtual-Strategy Magazine
Elder Abuse and the Struggles of Family Caregiving -- New Novel by William Henry and Frank Johns Turns Fact into Compelling Fiction | Virtual-Strategy Magazine
The Crown of Life Society is a criminal enterprise founded by Sherrelle Sturdivant, who emerges from prison with a plan to train women to steal the assets of elderly people in their care. She makes over $200,000 a year, tax-free, and will do anything (murder is an easy call) to keep the Society going.
The Crown of Life Society is a criminal enterprise founded by Sherrelle Sturdivant, who emerges from prison with a plan to train women to steal the assets of elderly people in their care. She makes over $200,000 a year, tax-free, and will do anything (murder is an easy call) to keep the Society going.
Judge: Elder abuse laws include hospitals - Your West Valley News: Valley & State
Judge: Elder abuse laws include hospitals - Your West Valley News: Valley & State
Judge Patricia Orozco said the Legislature said the statutes cover those who “provide care.” And she said there is no way to logically read the law to somehow conclude that does not apply to hospitals.
Judge Patricia Orozco said the Legislature said the statutes cover those who “provide care.” And she said there is no way to logically read the law to somehow conclude that does not apply to hospitals.
Former Alameda County judge accused of elder abuse avoids prison with lenient plea deal - San Jose Mercury News
Former Alameda County judge accused of elder abuse avoids prison with lenient plea deal - San Jose Mercury News
Seeman free from prison, avoids a public airing of his crimes.
Seeman free from prison, avoids a public airing of his crimes.
Quincy appeal of $3 million Woodward settlement set for Oct. - Quincy - Your Town - Boston.com
Quincy appeal of $3 million Woodward settlement set for Oct. - Quincy - Your Town - Boston.com
Quincy’s treasurer never provided an accounting for the money.
A complaint was filed against the city in 2007. Years of document accrual and almost two weeks of trial later, the city was faulted for negligence and removed as trustee. The city was also ordered to pay $3 million in settlement costs.
Quincy’s treasurer never provided an accounting for the money.
A complaint was filed against the city in 2007. Years of document accrual and almost two weeks of trial later, the city was faulted for negligence and removed as trustee. The city was also ordered to pay $3 million in settlement costs.
The Gaping Hole In China's Anti-Corruption Drive: Courts - China Real Time Report - WSJ
The Gaping Hole In China's Anti-Corruption Drive: Courts - China Real Time Report - WSJ
The judicial system, although it should be the appropriate institution for exposure and punishment of offenders, is itself infected by corruption that up to now has gone unmentioned.
The judicial system, although it should be the appropriate institution for exposure and punishment of offenders, is itself infected by corruption that up to now has gone unmentioned.
Editorial: Buying justice | The Jakarta Post
Editorial: Buying justice | The Jakarta Post
The latest arrest only confirmed public suspicion that justice can be bought and the judiciary is just as corrupt as the other two branches of power, the executive and legislative.
The latest arrest only confirmed public suspicion that justice can be bought and the judiciary is just as corrupt as the other two branches of power, the executive and legislative.
Overall feeling that corruption in the Americas in the rise, says watchdog group — MercoPress
Overall feeling that corruption in the Americas in the rise, says watchdog group — MercoPress
In the United States, mistrust and feelings of rampant corruption were mostly placed on the country’s political parties and the legislative system. A particularly harsh presidential race last year, the powerful emergence of the so-called Super PACS and a number of recent scandals surrounding the administration of President Barack Obama have been cited as the main reasons that 76% of those polled found political parties corrupt. About 61% said they believed there is rampant corruption in Congress and the White House.
In the United States, mistrust and feelings of rampant corruption were mostly placed on the country’s political parties and the legislative system. A particularly harsh presidential race last year, the powerful emergence of the so-called Super PACS and a number of recent scandals surrounding the administration of President Barack Obama have been cited as the main reasons that 76% of those polled found political parties corrupt. About 61% said they believed there is rampant corruption in Congress and the White House.
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