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Bill Cosby is Innocent! Until proven guilty anyway

Bill Cosby, once beloved TV dad and America’s father figure, is more recognized for his high profile sexual assault case than for his glittering sitcom career. Brought to light by comedian Hannibal Burress in a video which went viral in 2014, over 50 alleged victims came forward (...) Despite the media coverage, victim’s profiles, and overall public opinion,

5 Steps To Take When Hiring A Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are being charged with a crime, it may be tempting to go to court without representation from a criminal defense attorney. Defendants are often tempted to seek a court appointed lawyer for criminal cases, not knowing that not everyone is entitled to a court appointed free criminal defense lawyer. Defendants must meet certain criteria, such as ...

5 children dead, bus driver in custody

Monday – Five children ages 5 -12 years old died tragically on their way home from school during a school bus accident in Chattanooga, TN. The driver, 24 year old Johnthony Walker lost control of the bus, which swerved off the road and ultimately split in half. Mr. Walker is charged with...

Are Field Sobriety Tests Mandatory? What You Should Know

To blow or not to blow? That is the question. When in the unfortunate situation of being pulled over under suspicion of Driving under the Influence, or DUI, is it better to take a field sobriety test and face being detained, or having your license suspended or face the dreaded roadside breathalyzer and provide evidence that could ...

Ex-'Dancing' contestant busted for DUI

Former WBC welterweight boxing world champion Victor Ortiz is no stranger to law enforcement. The boxer, actor, and past Dancing with the Stars contestant was arrested this past weekend for drunk driving...

Tiniko Thompson found guilty of murdering her police boyfriend

A woman was recently found guilty of second degree murder. Tiniko Thompson, 48, had apparently lied to her husband, Carl Patrick, about her pregnancy and ran up thousands of dollars on his credit card charges. Thompson’s attorney alleged that Patrick had hit his wife and they had struggled over a gun before he shot himself. She had failed to report...

Meet Florida face eater

Austin Harrouff was a normal kid attending FSU, one of the top college football teams in the nation before the tragic events transpired in Martin County, Fl. He didn’t participate in any sports. Instead, he joined the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and a few social media channels such as YouTube and twitter. His dentist father had been disciplined...

Sex themed hotels owned by judicial candidate

We live in a sex-obsessed generation and it’s not surprising seeing a judicial candidate like Marcia Del Rey owning several sex themed hotels. The candidate has been profiting from this blooming business where many criminal activities have also transpired. Her family has become very wealthy with the sex themed hotels chain, which includes...