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In episode 51 of the Law in the Family podcast, host Aaron D. Weems speaks with Parenting coordinators Elizabeth Early of Boyd & Early Family Law, and David Melchiorre of the Law Offices of David Melchiorre, about how the effectiveness of the current iteration of parenting coordination, some of the challenges and trends they're confronting, and parenting coordinators, can best be utilized.Elizabeth (“Liz”) Early's practice areas include divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, pre and post-nuptial agreements, and abuse matters. She is a certified parenting coordinator in addition to serving as a court-appointed child advocate and guardian for minor children. Liz serves as an arbitrator for civil cases in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and handles private mediation and arbitration cases involving family law issues. She has previously served as a court-appointed mediator in Philadelphia and New Jersey civil cases.Dave Melchiorre's areas of practice are: Family Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Prenuptial Agreements. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Chester County Bar Associations and Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court. He has also lectured on Family Law issues to Pennsylvania's legal community through the Chester County and Pennsylvania Bar Family Law Sections. He is a graduate of Villanova University and Widener School of Law.Law in the Family podcast host, Aaron D. Weems, is a partner and family law attorney at Fox Rothschild LLP in Blue Bell, Pa.*audio editing, voice over & music by Nick DeMatteo
Body of a fisherman recovered from Caesar's Creek lake in southwest Ohio; Franklin County Court of Common Pleas issues new rules to restrict immigration enforcement; interim mayor appointed for East Cleveland; Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy puts a focus on teacher pay in Ohio.
Leon King, former commissioner of the Philadelphia prison system, is seeking a seat on the Court of Common Pleas — for a fifth time. Empathy is what he's campaigning on. Hear this special audio edition with a reading by Malcolm Burnley.
Judge Brabender '70 embodies the true spirit of Cathedral Prep- As a 3-time class officer, wrestling team captain, and standout in forensics and student council, Judge Brabender's Prep journey laid the foundation for a remarkable career in law and leadership. After earning his B.A. in Political Science and J.D. from the University of Dayton, he became a successful attorney, trying over 100 jury cases before being elected as a Judge of the Erie County Court of Common Pleas, where he continues to serve with integrity and distinction. In this episode, we explore his journey from the classrooms of Prep to the courtroom bench, where he shares with us some inspiring stories from his time at Prep as well as his insights on leadership, service, and what it takes to become successful. Judge Brabender also shares his passion for storytelling as the author of five best-selling books, including RAMBLERS, The History of Cathedral Prep Football, 1924-1999; That Championship Season, The Story of the 2000 Cathedral Prep Ramblers; Cathedral Prep Basketball Chronicles, 1924-2017; Sports Heroes of the Erie School District, 125 Profiles; and Erie's Sensational Murder Trials, Erie's #1 best-selling book in the years 2022 and 2023. . Whether you're a student, alumnus, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and reflections on how Cathedral Prep shaped his extraordinary path.
Luigi Mangione, a Maryland native from a prominent family in the Baltimore area, is charged in both New York, where police say he fatally shot UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, and Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday after an extensive manhunt. Mangione appeared in court here Tuesday afternoon. His attorney, Thomas M. Dickey, said Mangione would not consent to being extradited and sought to have bail set for him. Judge David B. Consiglio of the Blair County Court of Common Pleas rejected the bail request, so Mangione will remain incarcerated now in a Pennsylvania state prison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-stories--4814524/support.
Ken Walz is running for a seat on Lucas County Court of Common Pleas and spoke with Fred about his campaign and the experience he brings to the court. Ken Walz
Jaime Agnew, candidate for Common Pleas Court Judge, speaks with Fred about her years of experience and what she would bring to the court.
This week's episode of All Politics Are Local comes from the island of Crete and has 5 minutes with Jack, News from Chester County Ramblings, and an in studio guest talking about having to defend himselfin the Chester County Court of Common Pleas.
Kesha S. Kennedy, 34, of Zanesville, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to what prosecutors have labeled "serial 911 abuse" after making hundreds of calls to emergency services for nonexistent emergencies. The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday, July 15, that Kennedy's actions led to significant misuse of local emergency resources and tragically contributed to one person's death. Kennedy appeared in Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas on Friday, July 12, before Judge Mark C. Fleegle. She pleaded guilty to felony disrupting public services, felony making false alarms, and 25 counts of misdemeanor misuse of 911 systems. The charges stem from nearly 400 false emergency calls made since 2020, many of which were placed multiple times a week and sometimes several times in a single day. The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office detailed in a news release how Kennedy exploited local first responders for her own amusement. "She effectively used local first responders for her personal entertainment for ambulance rides to the hospital, thus precluding emergency services from responding to actual emergencies," the release stated. In one particularly grievous instance, the South Zanesville Fire Department (SZFD) was unable to attend to a person experiencing severe breathing difficulties because they were responding to one of Kennedy's false alarms. "The person with breathing trouble later died. In another case, SZFD was understaffed for a fire, due to personnel attending to Kennedy," the release explained. Despite repeated visits to Genesis Hospital, where medical staff confirmed that Kennedy had no medical issues or emergencies, she continued to call 911. These unnecessary ambulance transports and hospital visits were taxpayer-funded through Medicaid. Muskingum County Assistant Prosecutor John Litle highlighted the severity of Kennedy's actions in court, stating, “350 pointless ambulance runs is absolutely ridiculous.” He further noted that Kennedy had been evaluated by a forensic psychologist, who determined she has a factitious disorder, meaning she frequently lies about her health. "Obviously some type of check or balance needs to exist so that this type of abuse is more quickly reported by EMS to law enforcement," Litle added, emphasizing the need for systems to prevent such misuse of emergency services in the future. The court heard that Kennedy's repeated false calls not only endangered lives by diverting emergency services from genuine emergencies but also placed an undue financial burden on the community. SZFD and other local emergency services have not yet commented publicly on the case. Kennedy will be sentenced at a later date. The outcome of her sentencing will likely focus on preventing further misuse of emergency services and addressing the systemic issues that allowed this abuse to continue for so long. #KeshaKennedy #Serial911Abuse #EmergencyServices #MuskingumCounty #JohnLitle #FalseAlarms #PublicSafety Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Kesha S. Kennedy, 34, of Zanesville, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to what prosecutors have labeled "serial 911 abuse" after making hundreds of calls to emergency services for nonexistent emergencies. The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday, July 15, that Kennedy's actions led to significant misuse of local emergency resources and tragically contributed to one person's death. Kennedy appeared in Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas on Friday, July 12, before Judge Mark C. Fleegle. She pleaded guilty to felony disrupting public services, felony making false alarms, and 25 counts of misdemeanor misuse of 911 systems. The charges stem from nearly 400 false emergency calls made since 2020, many of which were placed multiple times a week and sometimes several times in a single day. The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office detailed in a news release how Kennedy exploited local first responders for her own amusement. "She effectively used local first responders for her personal entertainment for ambulance rides to the hospital, thus precluding emergency services from responding to actual emergencies," the release stated. In one particularly grievous instance, the South Zanesville Fire Department (SZFD) was unable to attend to a person experiencing severe breathing difficulties because they were responding to one of Kennedy's false alarms. "The person with breathing trouble later died. In another case, SZFD was understaffed for a fire, due to personnel attending to Kennedy," the release explained. Despite repeated visits to Genesis Hospital, where medical staff confirmed that Kennedy had no medical issues or emergencies, she continued to call 911. These unnecessary ambulance transports and hospital visits were taxpayer-funded through Medicaid. Muskingum County Assistant Prosecutor John Litle highlighted the severity of Kennedy's actions in court, stating, “350 pointless ambulance runs is absolutely ridiculous.” He further noted that Kennedy had been evaluated by a forensic psychologist, who determined she has a factitious disorder, meaning she frequently lies about her health. "Obviously some type of check or balance needs to exist so that this type of abuse is more quickly reported by EMS to law enforcement," Litle added, emphasizing the need for systems to prevent such misuse of emergency services in the future. The court heard that Kennedy's repeated false calls not only endangered lives by diverting emergency services from genuine emergencies but also placed an undue financial burden on the community. SZFD and other local emergency services have not yet commented publicly on the case. Kennedy will be sentenced at a later date. The outcome of her sentencing will likely focus on preventing further misuse of emergency services and addressing the systemic issues that allowed this abuse to continue for so long. #KeshaKennedy #Serial911Abuse #EmergencyServices #MuskingumCounty #JohnLitle #FalseAlarms #PublicSafety Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Kesha S. Kennedy, 34, of Zanesville, Ohio, has pleaded guilty to what prosecutors have labeled "serial 911 abuse" after making hundreds of calls to emergency services for nonexistent emergencies. The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday, July 15, that Kennedy's actions led to significant misuse of local emergency resources and tragically contributed to one person's death. Kennedy appeared in Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas on Friday, July 12, before Judge Mark C. Fleegle. She pleaded guilty to felony disrupting public services, felony making false alarms, and 25 counts of misdemeanor misuse of 911 systems. The charges stem from nearly 400 false emergency calls made since 2020, many of which were placed multiple times a week and sometimes several times in a single day. The Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office detailed in a news release how Kennedy exploited local first responders for her own amusement. "She effectively used local first responders for her personal entertainment for ambulance rides to the hospital, thus precluding emergency services from responding to actual emergencies," the release stated. In one particularly grievous instance, the South Zanesville Fire Department (SZFD) was unable to attend to a person experiencing severe breathing difficulties because they were responding to one of Kennedy's false alarms. "The person with breathing trouble later died. In another case, SZFD was understaffed for a fire, due to personnel attending to Kennedy," the release explained. Despite repeated visits to Genesis Hospital, where medical staff confirmed that Kennedy had no medical issues or emergencies, she continued to call 911. These unnecessary ambulance transports and hospital visits were taxpayer-funded through Medicaid. Muskingum County Assistant Prosecutor John Litle highlighted the severity of Kennedy's actions in court, stating, “350 pointless ambulance runs is absolutely ridiculous.” He further noted that Kennedy had been evaluated by a forensic psychologist, who determined she has a factitious disorder, meaning she frequently lies about her health. "Obviously some type of check or balance needs to exist so that this type of abuse is more quickly reported by EMS to law enforcement," Litle added, emphasizing the need for systems to prevent such misuse of emergency services in the future. The court heard that Kennedy's repeated false calls not only endangered lives by diverting emergency services from genuine emergencies but also placed an undue financial burden on the community. SZFD and other local emergency services have not yet commented publicly on the case. Kennedy will be sentenced at a later date. The outcome of her sentencing will likely focus on preventing further misuse of emergency services and addressing the systemic issues that allowed this abuse to continue for so long. #KeshaKennedy #Serial911Abuse #EmergencyServices #MuskingumCounty #JohnLitle #FalseAlarms #PublicSafety Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Get ready to understand the nitty-gritty of the jury duty process like never before. From the moment you receive that summons to the final selection of jurors through voir dire, we break it all down in episode 82!Connect with USS: United SHE Stands InstagramResources:Jury Service | United States Courts (uscourts.gov)Jury duty - WikipediaHow Courts Work (americanbar.org)Confessions of a Juror: How Mandatory Jury Duty Impacts Americans (barprephero.com)Juror Eligibility | Franklin Court of Common Pleas (fccourts.org)Franklin County Municipal Court - Franklin County Municipal Court | Departments and Services - Jury Commission - Reasons for Excusal (franklincountyohio.gov)If you purchase from any links to resources or products, the show may make a small commission.
The state starts the new fiscal year without a budget. Leaders say they are confident a deal will be reached early this month. Party divisions have contributed to the failure to reach a deal on a spending plan. Legislation requiring health insurers in Pennsylvania to cover biomarker testing is headed to Governor Josh Shapiro's desk for final approval. Starting today, the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate program will send out checks and direct deposits totaling $266 million -- double the amount from last year. New federal guidelines to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ children in foster care go into effect today. The Supreme Court has made it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction - in a case brought by a former Lebanon County police officer. The Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas is under a state of judicial emergency. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Trials of Walter Ogrod - The Shocking Murder, So-Called Confessions, and Notorious Snitch That Sent a Man to Death RowFeb 3, 2023Thomas Lowensteen enters the studio to talk about the case of miscarriage of justice of Walter Ogrod.From Heavy.comWalter Ogrod was 23 in July 1988 when his neighbor, four-year-old Barbara Jean Horn, was sexually assaulted and murdered in Philadelphia. In 1992, he confessed to the crime but during his 1993 trial his attorneys argued that the confession was coerced and that eye-witnesses saw a man that didn't look like Ogrod at the scene, the Guardian reported.The trial ended in a mistrial as one juror did not agree with the other 11 to acquit. The second trial in 1996 ended in a conviction and death penalty sentence. In the years following the verdict, Ogrod continued to protest his innocence.From Wikipediain 2020 the "confession" was recognized to be false. On June 5 of that year, Ogrod's conviction was vacated by the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and he was ordered to be released from prison. He had spent more than two decades on death row.It's a terrifying story of withheld evidence, hearsay and rumour which nearly cost an innocent man his life.Book: Trials of Walter Ogrod: The Shocking Murder, So-Called Confessions, and Notorious Snitch That Sent a Man to Death RowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Buster Murdaugh, son of convicted murderer and fraudster Alex Murdaugh, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and several other parties. The suit, lodged in the Court of Common Pleas in Hampton County, South Carolina, claims that the documentaries "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal," "Murdaugh Murders: A Deadly Dynasty," and "Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty" wrongfully implicated him in the 2015 death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, also names Gannett, the publisher of the Hampton County Guardian, the newspaper's editor, Michael Dewitt, Jr., and the production companies behind the documentaries. Murdaugh argues that the defendants defamed him by subtly or explicitly suggesting his involvement in Smith's death. Buster Murdaugh, who testified at his father's trial regarding the shock of his mother, Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, and younger brother, Paul Murdaugh, being shot in June 2021, categorically denied any involvement in Stephen Smith's death. "I have tried my best to ignore the vicious rumors about my involvement in Stephen Smith's tragic death that continue to be published in the media as I grieve over the brutal murders of my mother and brother," Buster stated in 2023. Smith, an openly gay teenager and former classmate of Murdaugh, was found dead from a blow to the forehead, which an independent autopsy confirmed was likely from a hit-and-run. Despite these findings, Murdaugh claims the documentaries falsely portrayed him as Smith's murderer. The lawsuit highlights a particular 10-minute segment from one series that alluded to Murdaugh as the killer. Murdaugh's complaint describes the documentaries as containing false statements that suggest he murdered Smith with a baseball bat in an anti-gay hate crime. It also disputes any romantic relationship between Murdaugh and Smith. "These statements are untrue in their entirety," the complaint reads. Eric Bland, the attorney for Stephen Smith's family, criticized the lawsuit, predicting it would backfire. Bland noted that the powerful entities named in the suit would likely fight vigorously and might unearth further details damaging to Murdaugh. "Buster will have to answer questions in a multi-day deposition from every single defendant," Bland said, emphasizing the extensive questioning Murdaugh would face regarding his relationship with Smith and knowledge of his death. Bland also pointed out that Buster's name appeared multiple times in the investigative file released by the South Carolina Highway Patrol in 2021. Buster Murdaugh seeks to clear his name of what he calls "baseless," "false," and "defamatory" accusations while offering condolences to Smith's family. The outcome of this high-profile legal battle remains to be seen. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Buster Murdaugh, son of convicted murderer and fraudster Alex Murdaugh, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and several other parties. The suit, lodged in the Court of Common Pleas in Hampton County, South Carolina, claims that the documentaries "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal," "Murdaugh Murders: A Deadly Dynasty," and "Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty" wrongfully implicated him in the 2015 death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, also names Gannett, the publisher of the Hampton County Guardian, the newspaper's editor, Michael Dewitt, Jr., and the production companies behind the documentaries. Murdaugh argues that the defendants defamed him by subtly or explicitly suggesting his involvement in Smith's death. Buster Murdaugh, who testified at his father's trial regarding the shock of his mother, Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, and younger brother, Paul Murdaugh, being shot in June 2021, categorically denied any involvement in Stephen Smith's death. "I have tried my best to ignore the vicious rumors about my involvement in Stephen Smith's tragic death that continue to be published in the media as I grieve over the brutal murders of my mother and brother," Buster stated in 2023. Smith, an openly gay teenager and former classmate of Murdaugh, was found dead from a blow to the forehead, which an independent autopsy confirmed was likely from a hit-and-run. Despite these findings, Murdaugh claims the documentaries falsely portrayed him as Smith's murderer. The lawsuit highlights a particular 10-minute segment from one series that alluded to Murdaugh as the killer. Murdaugh's complaint describes the documentaries as containing false statements that suggest he murdered Smith with a baseball bat in an anti-gay hate crime. It also disputes any romantic relationship between Murdaugh and Smith. "These statements are untrue in their entirety," the complaint reads. Eric Bland, the attorney for Stephen Smith's family, criticized the lawsuit, predicting it would backfire. Bland noted that the powerful entities named in the suit would likely fight vigorously and might unearth further details damaging to Murdaugh. "Buster will have to answer questions in a multi-day deposition from every single defendant," Bland said, emphasizing the extensive questioning Murdaugh would face regarding his relationship with Smith and knowledge of his death. Bland also pointed out that Buster's name appeared multiple times in the investigative file released by the South Carolina Highway Patrol in 2021. Buster Murdaugh seeks to clear his name of what he calls "baseless," "false," and "defamatory" accusations while offering condolences to Smith's family. The outcome of this high-profile legal battle remains to be seen. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Buster Murdaugh, son of convicted murderer and fraudster Alex Murdaugh, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and several other parties. The suit, lodged in the Court of Common Pleas in Hampton County, South Carolina, claims that the documentaries "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal," "Murdaugh Murders: A Deadly Dynasty," and "Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty" wrongfully implicated him in the 2015 death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, also names Gannett, the publisher of the Hampton County Guardian, the newspaper's editor, Michael Dewitt, Jr., and the production companies behind the documentaries. Murdaugh argues that the defendants defamed him by subtly or explicitly suggesting his involvement in Smith's death. Buster Murdaugh, who testified at his father's trial regarding the shock of his mother, Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, and younger brother, Paul Murdaugh, being shot in June 2021, categorically denied any involvement in Stephen Smith's death. "I have tried my best to ignore the vicious rumors about my involvement in Stephen Smith's tragic death that continue to be published in the media as I grieve over the brutal murders of my mother and brother," Buster stated in 2023. Smith, an openly gay teenager and former classmate of Murdaugh, was found dead from a blow to the forehead, which an independent autopsy confirmed was likely from a hit-and-run. Despite these findings, Murdaugh claims the documentaries falsely portrayed him as Smith's murderer. The lawsuit highlights a particular 10-minute segment from one series that alluded to Murdaugh as the killer. Murdaugh's complaint describes the documentaries as containing false statements that suggest he murdered Smith with a baseball bat in an anti-gay hate crime. It also disputes any romantic relationship between Murdaugh and Smith. "These statements are untrue in their entirety," the complaint reads. Eric Bland, the attorney for Stephen Smith's family, criticized the lawsuit, predicting it would backfire. Bland noted that the powerful entities named in the suit would likely fight vigorously and might unearth further details damaging to Murdaugh. "Buster will have to answer questions in a multi-day deposition from every single defendant," Bland said, emphasizing the extensive questioning Murdaugh would face regarding his relationship with Smith and knowledge of his death. Bland also pointed out that Buster's name appeared multiple times in the investigative file released by the South Carolina Highway Patrol in 2021. Buster Murdaugh seeks to clear his name of what he calls "baseless," "false," and "defamatory" accusations while offering condolences to Smith's family. The outcome of this high-profile legal battle remains to be seen. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Ohio's system for creating legislative districts is broken. When new maps are drawn every ten years, the party in power can manipulate the lines so they can hold onto their power by picking and choosing the voters they want to pack into their own districts, rather than letting Ohio's voters have a real voice in the statehouse or on Capitol Hill. It's time to change that. And the Citizens Not Politicians ballot initiative will change it by ending gerrymandering in Ohio once and for all, if it's approved by voters in the fall. As retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor and former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown tell us in the Public Education Matters Season 4 finale, there's a good reason the citizen-led initiative has so much bipartisan support. We also hear from OEA President Scott DiMauro about the important role OEA members can play in this year's elections to help shape the public education landscape in our state. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AMENDMENT | The Citizens Not Politicians Amendment will end gerrymandering by empowering citizens, not politicians, to draw fair districts using an open and transparent process. It will:Create the 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission made up of Democratic, Republican, and Independent citizens who broadly represent the different geographic areas and demographics of the state. Ban current or former politicians, political party officials and lobbyists from sitting on the Commission.Require fair and impartial districts by making it unconstitutional to draw voting districts that discriminate against or favor any political party or individual politician.Require the commission to operate under an open and independent process. Click here to get involved in the campaign or to read the full amendment for yourself. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guests: Maureen O'Connor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio (retired)On Jan. 1, 2011, Maureen O'Connor became Ohio's first female Chief Justice. She initially joined the Supreme Court on Jan. 1, 2003, becoming the 148th Justice and giving the Court its first- ever female majority. Maureen O'Connor is the tenth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, the first woman to lead the state judicial branch of government, a Cleveland State School of Law graduate, and a member of the Cleveland State Law School Hall of Fame. Chief Justice O'Connor is the recipient of numerous awards from local bar associations to statewide and national organizations. Among them is Ohio State Bar's highest honor, The Ohio Bar Medal, for ‘unusually meritorious service to the legal profession, the community and humanity.' She is the longest-serving statewide elected woman in Ohio history. Chief Justice O'Connor has led significant reforms and improvements in the Ohio judicial system and is a leader nationally. Her commitment to modernization of the courts across the state is unmatched. Since 2015, she has endowed Ohio local courts with almost 40 million dollars to add and enhance technology. This funding has increased access to justice for litigants, defendants, and the public. The foresight of providing funds to local courts for technology made Ohio a leader in its ability to continue to administer justice through the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Chief Justice O'Connor has worked to improve fairness in the judicial system. She was selected by her peers in the Conference of Chief Justices to co-chair the National Task Force on Fines, Fees, and Bail Practices in 2016. The Task Force issued a report that provides judges, lawyers, and court personnel guidance in the law related to fines, fees, and bail as well as best practices. In Ohio, she has advocated for reform to ensure people are not held in jail prior to resolution of their case simply because they cannot afford bail. She strongly advocated for the creation of a statewide criminal sentencing database and the implementation of a uniform sentencing entry to establish standardized data for felony sentencing. She believes that judges, lawyers, and the public will benefit by being informed about the pattern of criminal sentencing in Ohio and the need for uniformity to insure a fair justice system across the state. She created a task force on conviction integrity to look at policies and practices to determine equity, fairness, and advise the judiciary and the legislature. From 1985 to 1993, O'Connor served as Magistrate, Summit County Probate Court. From 1993 to 1995, she served as Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, and was elected as administrative judge of the court. Serving in local and trial courts, she learned that many of society's most difficult problems are manifested in the legal issues that come before the courts. As chief justice, it became clear that the emerging opioid abuse and its impact on court dockets needed a more collaborative response across state lines. An eight-state initiative to combat the opioid epidemic was created in which information sharing and best practices were not constrained by state boundaries. She has increased the role of specialized dockets, to bring community resources together to provide an opportunity for a second chance, where warranted. She holds trial courts in esteem for the challenging work they do and the opportunities they create. Chief Justice O'Connor left the Summit County bench to serve her community as Summit County Prosecuting Attorney from 1995 to 1999 and was honored by Cleveland State University with the Distinguished Alumnae Award for Civic Achievement and received numerous other awards. In 1999, she was elected with Governor Bob Taft to serve as Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. After 9-11, she became the state's first liaison with the newly formed U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. As Ohio's leader in Homeland Security, she chaired the State of Ohio Security Task Force and the State Building Security Review Committee. Chief Justice O'Connor joined the Court in January 2003, was re-elected as an associate justice in 2008 and elected twice as Chief Justice in 2010 and 2016. She was unopposed for reelection as chief justice in 2016. Since her retirement in December of 2022, she has been a leader for the effort in Ohio to amend the Ohio Constitution to create a redistricting commission with members selected from the citizens of our state. There will be no politicians or lobbyists eligible for appointment to the commission. The goal is to end gerrymandering and establish fair districts for both the Ohio Legislature and our congressional districts. The amendment will b...
Academic freedom and free speech at colleges and universities are at the center of ongoing litigation in Gerber v. Ohio Northern University.In April 2023, Dr. Scott Gerber was abruptly removed from his law class by school security and brought to the dean's office. Dr. Gerber was then told by Dean Charles H. Rose III that he must resign or face termination proceedings. During his time teaching, he had been a long-standing critic of the University's use of race, sex, and ethnicity factors in hiring and student admissions. He refused to resign and the University soon commenced termination proceedings against him. Dr. Gerber was not told what he was accused of doing, despite his contractual right as a tenured faculty member to be informed with “reasonable particularity” of the accusations against him. Hardin County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas issued a temporary restraining order against ONU, requiring them to notify Dr. Gerber of what he was alleged to have done. At the hearing, the University allegedly failed to give Dr. Gerber a fair hearing as they brought forward new accusations and denied Dr. Gerber his contractual right to interview witnesses.Dr. Gerber, who is represented by the America First Legal Foundation, has now filed suit against Ohio Northern University to restore his reputation, regain his employment, and secure compensation for the actions of the University.This was a Litigation Update on Gerber v. Ohio Northern University with Ben Flowers, one of Dr. Gerber's attorneys and a Partner at Ashbrook Byrne Kresge, moderated by Dan Morenoff, Executive Director at American Civil Rights Project.
In Pennsylvania’s Luzerne County, there are 9 judges of the Court of Common Pleas. Two of them just pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to convict and sentence juveniles to a private prison, so that they…
Amos Miller recently released a statement stating that an injunction by a Lancaster County judge is forbidding him from selling any raw dairy products. “[I]t breaks our hearts that the state of Pennsylvania is forcing us to turn so many of you away when you beg us for the food you depend on for your health,” the statement said. On this brief episode of The Lancaster Patriot Podcast, Chris Hume reads the full statement from Miller and also plays a segment with some comments from Miller's attorney, Robert Barnes. Amos Miller's hearing is currently scheduled for February 29th, 1:30 PM before Judge Sponaugle in the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, 50 North Duke Street, Lancaster PA. Amos invites all his supporters to attend. To watch the full clip of Robert Barnes, visit: https://youtu.be/nRS7eXQcTxw?si=H5VJejrNtoJWzpxo For more on Amos Miller's story, visit: https://www.thelancasterpatriot.com/helpamos/
This Day in Legal History: Watergate Burglary Trial BeginsOn January 8, 1973, a trial commenced that would eventually etch its name into the annals of American legal history. Seven men stood accused in a Washington DC courtroom, all linked to the now-infamous break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, located in the Watergate Hotel. This event, which unfolded on June 17, 1972, sparked a series of revelations that would have profound implications for American politics and the legal system.The trial, led by Judge John J. Sirica, uncovered a complex web of political espionage and sabotage. Evidence presented during the proceedings pointed to the involvement of high-ranking officials in the Nixon administration. This raised alarming questions about the abuse of political power at the highest levels of government.The defendants, including operatives of the Committee to Re-Elect the President (CRP), faced charges ranging from burglary to conspiracy and wiretapping. The prosecution's case was bolstered by the discovery of a secret taping system in the White House, which provided crucial evidence. These tapes would later play a central role in unraveling the cover-up efforts by Nixon's aides.The trial set in motion a chain of events that led to extensive investigations by the media and a Senate committee. These investigations eventually unearthed a pattern of illegal activities sanctioned and covered up by the administration. The revelations from the trial and subsequent inquiries brought to light the vulnerabilities in the American democratic system, especially regarding the checks and balances intended to prevent such abuses of power.The impact of this trial extended beyond the immediate legal consequences for the accused. It prompted a nationwide introspection on the integrity of political processes and the accountability of elected officials. The Watergate scandal, as it came to be known, ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon on August 8, 1974, marking the first time a sitting U.S. President resigned from office.This trial, more than just a legal proceeding, became a symbol of the struggle for transparency and ethical governance. It underscored the importance of an independent judicial system and a free press in upholding democratic principles. The events of January 8, 1973, and their aftermath, thus remain a crucial chapter in the history of American jurisprudence and governance.The current term of the US Supreme Court is shaping up to be historically significant with the addition of a case determining former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 presidential ballot in Colorado. The docket includes high-profile cases challenging the power of federal regulators and expanding gun rights, alongside another significant case on abortion access.Experts like Lisa Blatt and Stephen Vladeck express their astonishment at the gravity and unprecedented nature of the cases before the Court. The term initially focused on the administrative state, but the rapid addition of cases involving Trump and abortion has amplified its importance. The Court will consider overturning the Chevron doctrine, which gives federal agencies leeway to interpret ambiguous laws, impacting a wide range of regulatory areas.The Trump-related case, Trump v. Anderson, stems from a Colorado Supreme Court ruling about his alleged incitement of the January 6 Capitol attack, raising both legal and political stakes. Additionally, the Court will address whether federal prosecutors can charge January 6 defendants under an Enron-era statute in Fischer v. United States, indirectly affecting Trump.In the realm of abortion, the Court's docket includes a case on the FDA's rescinding of safety measures for medication abortion in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, potentially limiting access to the most common abortion method. Another case, Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, concerns whether hospitals can perform abortions in emergencies, with Idaho's prohibition currently in effect.The Court's agenda also covers gun rights, with cases like United States v. Rahimi, which could temper gun rights expansions regarding domestic violence restraining orders. Additionally, the Trump administration's bump stock ban, enacted after the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, will be reviewed.Other significant matters include disputes over social media regulation, a major opioid settlement, and a corporate tax overhaul law from 2017. With such a diverse and controversial docket, Chief Justice Roberts faces the challenge of managing these pivotal cases, each potentially reshaping major legal and societal landscapes.Big Supreme Court Term Now Historic with Trump, Abortion CasesLaw enforcement and court administrators are intensifying their focus on courtroom security following a series of violent incidents and threats across the US. These events include a shooting at the Colorado Supreme Court, an attack on a Nevada judge, and a string of bomb threats that led to the closure of judicial buildings nationwide, all occurring within a single week.Sheriff James Brown, chair of the National Sheriff's Association's committee on court security, emphasizes the importance of resource allocation and strategic placement of officers in courtrooms to prevent hostility and ensure safety. However, the effectiveness of these measures often hinges on the availability of sufficient staffing. Courts across the US, from New York to Texas and Florida to Illinois, are consistently preparing for threats, but the recent surge in violent incidents has heightened concerns and the sense of vulnerability within the court community.Nathan Hall, a consultant specializing in courthouse planning and security, notes that while court security is a long-standing concern, the recent incidents have escalated the urgency to strengthen protective measures. In response, court leaders are seeking additional safeguards against potential violence. For instance, in Ohio's Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Brendan J. Sheehan has initiated discussions with the local sheriff to review courtroom security protocols.This increase in violence against judges is part of a broader trend of threats against government officials, as public trust in institutions wanes. Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted a "deeply disturbing spike" in such threats. In New York, for example, there was a 66% increase in judicial threats and related incidents in 2023 compared to the previous year. This rise has led to a significant recruitment of court officers, with plans for further expansion in 2024.Court personnel across the country are feeling the impact of these increased threats. As political tensions rise in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, court administrators may seek more funding from state legislatures for enhanced security measures and additional personnel. Kevin Taylor, Marshal for the First District Court of Appeal in Florida, emphasizes the importance of communication and strategy among court security officers, using recent incidents as case studies to improve preparedness and response.‘Shell-shocked' Courts Review Security After Threats, ViolenceFisherBroyles, a prominent virtual law firm, is facing a significant exodus of partners due to dissatisfaction with leadership over expense handling and a tax accounting error. The firm's corporate and litigation chairs, Michael Pierson and Joel Ferdinand, left to start their own firm, Pierson Ferdinand, potentially taking up to 130 former FisherBroyles partners with them. This move could represent nearly half of FisherBroyles' workforce and be among the largest law firm spinoffs in recent history.The departures underscore the economic challenges faced by virtual law firms, which operate with minimal overhead but need to provide sufficient resources to partners. FisherBroyles' model, where partners keep 80% of the revenue they generate, has led to grievances about bearing costs like legal research and marketing, which some believe should be covered by the 20% revenue share returned to the firm.A significant issue contributing to the discontent was a firmwide tax problem related to California, discovered by a new accounting firm. Partners in other states were informed they would need to pay taxes to California, leading to widespread frustration and sparking the exodus.In response to these issues, Pierson Ferdinand is implementing changes, such as a profit-sharing plan and substantial investments in technology, contrasting with FisherBroyles' approach. FisherBroyles itself is also planning a profit-sharing plan this year. This isn't the first tax-related problem for FisherBroyles; in 2014, they acknowledged failing to file timely taxes in Georgia and offered to reimburse partners for any resulting penalties.Despite these challenges, FisherBroyles' founders express confidence in their firm's future and plan to continue providing world-class legal services. The recent upheaval points to the evolving nature of virtual law firms and the balance they must strike between operational efficiency and partner satisfaction.FisherBroyles Exodus Shows Rift Over Virtual Firm Profits, TaxesThe corruption trial of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and its former leader Wayne LaPierre is set to begin in a Manhattan courtroom. This follows LaPierre's recent resignation as the NRA's chief executive, citing health reasons. The trial, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accuses the NRA and LaPierre of misusing millions of dollars for luxuries and other improper practices, including unapproved conflicts of interest and no-show contracts.James asserts that these actions violated state laws governing nonprofits. The NRA, however, denies any wrongdoing, claiming political targeting by James and arguing that the lawsuit violates their First Amendment rights.Jury selection for the trial began on January 2, with LaPierre in attendance, and opening statements may also start on the day the trial begins. The NRA is currently facing financial challenges, with a significant drop in revenue and membership in recent years.LaPierre, who has led the NRA since 1991 and transformed it into a major political force advocating for gun rights, is expected to testify. Other defendants include John Frazer, the secretary and general counsel, and former finance chief Wilson Phillips. Joshua Powell, a former high-ranking NRA official, settled separately, agreeing to reimburse $100,000 and admitting to misuse of NRA assets.The trial, expected to last six weeks, will be presided over by Justice Joel Cohen. It will focus on the financial misconduct of the individual defendants and determine any repayments to the NRA. The jury will also make recommendations on Frazer's position, while the judge will decide on any removals. The case was allowed to proceed to trial after an appeals court found substantial evidence of mismanagement within the NRA, despite their resistance to leadership changes.NRA, Wayne LaPierre head for New York graft trial after his resignation | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
In today's second hour, Dom welcomes back ace attorney Wally Zimolong onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss another big win he's received in court for election integrity. Zimolong tells that the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas has granted a preliminary injunction that voids Delaware County's ordinance that affords Democrats power to veto Republican nominees to the County Board of Elections. Zimolong and Giordano discuss the implications of such an ordinance, and Zimolong predicts where the case will go from here and previews other cases related to election integrity. Then, Dom welcomes in Pennsylvania State Representative Joe Adams onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss a bill he's proposed that would require Pennsylvania schools to teach cursive. This is an issue that Dom has long held close to his heart, explaining why he believes this is an absolutely necessary skill for young Americans to learn. Adams tells why this requirement has disappeared from schools, explaining why the subject has largely been replaced in local schools. Then, Dom asks if there's any pushback, with Adams noting the positive reinforcement he's gotten from many of his colleagues, telling that there have been over a dozen co-signers on the bill. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom welcomes back ace attorney Wally Zimolong onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss another big win he's received in court for election integrity. Zimolong tells that the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas has granted a preliminary injunction that voids Delaware County's ordinance that affords Democrats power to veto Republican nominees to the County Board of Elections. Zimolong and Giordano discuss the implications of such an ordinance, and Zimolong predicts where the case will go from here and previews other cases related to election integrity.
In this LegalCast episode, host Mark York engages in a deep dive into the world of mass torts with Joe Fantini from Rosen Injury Lawyers. Joe's extensive legal journey, from a law clerk in Philadelphia's Court of Common Pleas to transitioning between defense and plaintiff representation, provides a rich backdrop for the discussion. He emphasizes the diversity in firms engaging in mass torts, highlighting the opportunities for both large and small-scale firms to make a substantial impact. Throughout the conversation, Joe stresses the collective strength of legal alliances, emphasizing how firms banding together can effect significant change against corporate giants, benefiting affected individuals and reshaping market practices. He sheds light on ongoing cases in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, such as Roundup and Zantac, underlining the importance of venue familiarity in these litigations. Joe shares insights into compiling and disseminating complex tort-related information for wider comprehension, extending a helping hand to fellow attorneys navigating these intricate cases. The conversation navigates ethical concerns within the legal and marketing spheres, highlighting the need for genuine relationships with lead-generating vendors and anticipating increased regulation for industry integrity. Amidst newer, uncertain cases, Joe pinpoints Roundup and Hernia Mesh as promising litigations due to their defined criteria and ongoing developments, offering valuable guidance for firms considering involvement in these cases. https://roseninjurylawyers.com/
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/07/2023): 3:05pm- Josh Christenson of The New York Post writes: “New emails show officials at the Department of Homeland Security created a Stanford University ‘disinformation' group that censored Americans' speech before the 2020 election, according to a House Judiciary Committee. The House panel's 103-page staff interim report says never-before-seen emails and internal communications were obtained from the group, known as the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), and show how it worked with DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to flag, suppress and remove online speech in coordination with big tech companies.” The numerous conservative accounts targeted for censorship include President Donald Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Newsmax, and the Babylon Bee. You can read the full report here: https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/news/new-emails-show-dhs-created-stanford-disinfo-group-that-censored-speech-before-2020-election/ 3:30pm- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in United States v. Rahimi—a case that will determine whether the right to possess a firearm extends only to citizens considered to be “law abiding.” But what does being a “law abiding” citizen actually entail? Chief Justice John Roberts asked U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar if a traffic violation could disqualify gun ownership. 3:40pm- Judge Harry Smail— Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County & Candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court—joins The Rich Zeoli Show discuss his campaign and today's big election. You can learn more about his campaign here: https://votejudgesmail.com 4:05pm- Professor Alan Dershowitz—The Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism.” Plus, Professor Dershowitz weighs-in on the civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump and the disturbing number of Ivy League students openly showing support for the terror organization Hamas. During the conversation, Dershowitz is highly critical of former President Barack Obama and his administration's policies that ultimately served to empower Iran and endanger Israel. You can pre-order his book here: https://www.amazon.com/War-Against-Jews-Hamas-Barbarism-ebook/dp/B0CLC15QQL 4:30pm- While appearing on Fox News, George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley reacted to New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud trial against former President Donald Trump: “This crosses the line from law to entertainment—which should be concerning for people because it does appear that this is a case uniquely created for Trump under a law that hasn't been used in this same way against others." 4:45pm- While appearing on CNBC, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman criticized his alma mater, Harvard University, for cracking down on free speech while concurrently protecting speech that openly calls for violence against Jewish people. Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square, also noted that he recently reviewed Harvard's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program and was shocked to learn that it excludes certain demographics—like Asian and Jewish students. 5:00pm- State Senator Mike Testa—New Jersey State Senator representing the 1st Legislative District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss today's critical election. Could Republicans take back the state's legislative branch? You can learn more about Senator Testa here: https://testafornj.com 5:20pm- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in United States v. Rahimi—a case that will determine whether the right to possess a firearm extends only to citizens considered to be “law abiding.” But what does being a “law abiding” citizen actually entail? Chief Justice John Roberts asked U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar if a traffic violation could disqualify gun ownership. 5:45pm- While appearing on show, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz said of the Obama Administration assisting Iranian nuclear development and subsequently endangering Israel: “Barack Obama has been a villain in this whole thing” and, despite knowing the former president since he was a student in law school, “my relationship with him is over.” 5:50pm- According to polling data from The New York Times and Siena College, Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in five of six key swing states: Nevada, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—with his lead ranging from 4 to 10 points in each state. Biden leads the hypothetical matchup by 2 points in Wisconsin, though it was within the margin of error. You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/us/politics/biden-trump-2024-poll.html 6:05pm- Attorney Matt Rooney—Founder of the Save Jersey Blog & 1210 WPHT host—joins The Rich Zeoli to break down the biggest election day races across the state of New Jersey. Plus, George Norcross was ejected from Sunday's Eagles-Cowboys game for hanging an American and Israeli flag—what's the latest? You can listen to his show every Sunday from 7-10pm on 1210 WPHT and you can find his blog here: https://savejersey.com/ 6:35pm- While appearing on show, Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz said of the Obama Administration assisting Iranian nuclear development and subsequently endangering Israel: “Barack Obama has been a villain in this whole thing” and, despite knowing the former president since he was a student in law school, “my relationship with him is over.” 6:45pm- Steven Nelson of The New York Post writes: “Delaware US Attorney David Weiss told the House Judiciary Committee that he was refused ‘special attorney' status in his investigation of first son Hunter Biden, the panel's chairman said Tuesday—though Weiss insisted that his decision-making was not impeded in the case. Committee chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) told reporters that Weiss said he initially requested special attorney status in spring 2022 from the Justice Department's principal assistant deputy attorney general, but was not granted it.” You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2023/11/07/news/david-weiss-confirmed-denial-of-special-status-in-hunter-biden-case-jim-jordan/
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: Josh Christenson of The New York Post writes: “New emails show officials at the Department of Homeland Security created a Stanford University ‘disinformation' group that censored Americans' speech before the 2020 election, according to a House Judiciary Committee. The House panel's 103-page staff interim report says never-before-seen emails and internal communications were obtained from the group, known as the Election Integrity Partnership (EIP), and show how it worked with DHS' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to flag, suppress and remove online speech in coordination with big tech companies.” The numerous conservative accounts targeted for censorship include President Donald Trump, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Newsmax, and the Babylon Bee. You can read the full report here: https://nypost.com/2023/11/06/news/new-emails-show-dhs-created-stanford-disinfo-group-that-censored-speech-before-2020-election/ On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral argument in United States v. Rahimi—a case that will determine whether the right to possess a firearm extends only to citizens considered to be “law abiding.” But what does being a “law abiding” citizen actually entail? Chief Justice John Roberts asked U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar if a traffic violation could disqualify gun ownership. Judge Harry Smail— Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County & Candidate for Pennsylvania Superior Court—joins The Rich Zeoli Show discuss his campaign and today's big election. You can learn more about his campaign here: https://votejudgesmail.com
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Judge Carolyn Carluccio of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her candidacy for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. You can learn more about her campaign here: https://www.judgecarluccio.com Despite a rise in anti-Semitism and the terror attacks of October 7th that left over a thousand Israeli civilians killed by Hamas, the Biden Administration is concentrating its attention on Islamophobia. In a video message posted to social media, Vice President Kamala Harris announced a “national strategy to combat Islamophobia.” In response to the Vice President's video, Dr. Gad Saad explained: “According to the FBI director, Jews make up 2.4% of the US population but are the targets of 60% of hate crimes. This is why it is apparently important to fight Islamophobia according to the White House.” Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Orsted, a Danish energy company responsible for offshore wind farm development, announcing that it will no longer take part in windmill development off the New Jersey coast. You can learn more about Power the Future here: https://powerthefuture.com/about-us/
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/02/2023): 3:05pm- Orsted, a Danish energy company responsible for offshore wind farm development, announcing that it will no longer take part in windmill development off the New Jersey coast. Many environmental experts hypothesize that offshore wind development's use of sonar to map the ocean's floor prevents whales from communicating with one another and inhibits accurate navigation. You can read more about Orsted's decision here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/31/offshore-wind-new-jersey-orsted-00124661 3:10pm- In response to Orsted's decision to cancel its planned wind development project off the coast of New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) released a statement critical of the Danish energy company: “Today's decision by Orsted to abandon its commitments to New Jersey is outrageous and calls into question the company's credibility and competence.”You can read the full statement here: https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/approved/20231031a.shtml 3:15pm- In his latest article for Time Magazine, Simon Shuster documents America's growing hesitance of financially supporting Ukraine in a seemingly endless war with Russia. He writes: “[Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky's stubbornness, some of his aides say, has hurt their team's efforts to come up with a new strategy, a new message. As they have debated the future of the war, one issue has remained taboo: the possibility of negotiating a peace deal with the Russians. Judging by recent surveys, most Ukrainians would reject such a move, especially if it entailed the loss of any occupied territory. Zelensky remains dead set against even a temporary truce.” You can read the full article here: https://time.com/6329188/ukraine-volodymyr-zelensky-interview/ 3:20pm- In a video released on the social media platform X, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer revealed that newly released bank records indicate that Joe Biden received $40,000 from his brother James shortly after the Biden family had received payments from Northern International Capital—a Chinese business. 3:40pm- Susan Haigh of NBC Connecticut writes: “A state judge has taken the unusual step of ordering a new Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut's largest city to be held after the Nov. 7 general election is completed. The decision comes after surveillance videos showed a woman stuffing what appeared to be absentee ballots into an outdoor ballot box days before the original primary. Superior Court Judge William Clark determined the allegations of possible malfeasance warrant throwing out the results of the Sept. 12 primary, which incumbent Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim won by 251 votes out of 8,173 cast. Absentee ballots secured his margin of victory.” You can read Haigh's full article: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/judge-orders-new-bridgeport-mayoral-primary-after-surveillance-videos-show-possible-ballot-stuffing/3138308/ 3:50pm- Rich tells a hilarious story about how he ran for class president in 8th grade, but nearly had his campaign sabotaged when an ex-girlfriend implored his classmates not to vote for him as they cast their ballots. 4:00pm- In a post to the social media platform X, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the U.S. Senate would not even consider the House Republican proposed $14.3 billion Israeli aid bill which separates funding from Ukraine and promises to be deficit neutral. 4:05pm- Pastor Bill Devlin—of the non-profit charity Widows and Orphans—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from Northern Nigeria where he is providing medical and spiritual care in response to a terror campaign that has resulted in thousands of Christians being killed. Pastor Devlin also discusses his thirty-three previous trips to Gaza and implores Israel to defeat Hamas once and for all. You can learn more about Pastor Bill Devlin's work here: https://www.widowsandorphans.info/pastor-william-devlin 4:25pm- Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has been served with a subpoena in a criminal case. The House of Representatives reading clerk Tylease Alli made the announcement on Wednesday. It's not certain what the subpoena pertains to, according to reports. 4:30pm- CNN's Manu Raju confronted Sen. Bob Menendez(D-NJ) about his continued attendance at national security meetings despite being charged with acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez has also been charged with accepting bribes in exchange for influence. 4:40pm- Alex Wilkes—Communications Director for the New Jersey Republican Party—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss reports that Jersey Freedom, a political organization, which has spent tens-of-thousands of dollars backing third party candidates in hopes of diluting the Republican vote in New Jersey's November 7th election. The ad campaign even includes endorsements for candidates that have withdrawn from the race! The New Jersey Republican Party is now suing, alleging that the organization has violated campaign finance reporting laws by shielding donor information. You can read more here: https://newjerseymonitor.com/2023/11/02/new-jersey-gop-sues-group-boosting-third-party-candidates/ 5:00pm- Judge Carolyn Carluccio of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her candidacy for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. You can learn more about her campaign here: https://www.judgecarluccio.com 5:10pm- Despite a rise in anti-Semitism and the terror attacks of October 7th that left over a thousand Israeli civilians killed by Hamas, the Biden Administration is concentrating its attention on Islamophobia. In a video message posted to social media, Vice President Kamala Harris announced a “national strategy to combat Islamophobia.” In response to the Vice President's video, Dr. Gad Saad explained: “According to the FBI director, Jews make up 2.4% of the US population but are the targets of 60% of hate crimes. This is why it is apparently important to fight Islamophobia according to the White House.” 5:40pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Orsted, a Danish energy company responsible for offshore wind farm development, announcing that it will no longer take part in windmill development off the New Jersey coast. You can learn more about Power the Future here: https://powerthefuture.com/about-us/ 6:05pm- Nate Benefield—Senior Vice President of the Commonwealth Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a Pennsylvania appellate court's decision to prevent the state's entrance into the Regional Green House Gas Initiative (RGGI), concluding that entrance cannot bypass the Pennsylvania's legislature. You can read more here: https://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/2023/11/01/appellate-court-decision-rggi/ 6:40pm- House Republicans have passed a bill that would provide Israel with $14.3 billion in aid while simultaneously providing budgetary cuts that would make it deficit neutral. In a post to the social media platform X, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the U.S. Senate would not even consider the bill because it separates funding from Ukraine and includes cuts to the IRS that he views as undesirable.
Judge Carolyn Carluccio joins Dawn to expand on her campaign for PA Supreme Court. Carolyn expands on her experience, and why she wants to take the next step in her political career. The first female President Judge in the history of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Carolyn Carluccio will bring unrivaled experience and a fresh perspective to Pennsylvania's highest court. Since being elected in 2009, Judge Carluccio has demonstrated proven temperament, fairness, and impartiality in the 1000+ cases that she has presided over. She will be a strong defender of the Constitution, apply the law as it is written, and restore balance and trust to our judicial branch. Carolyn Carluccio grew up in a hardworking family of first-generation Italian immigrants and proud Irish Catholics with strong ethics and values. Although her family started their own small business, she went on to blaze her own trail in the legal community, starting her career as a Federal Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting large-scale drug dealers, bank robbers, and money launderers. Her work earned her recognition from the United States Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Judge Carluccio served as the first-ever female Chief Public Defender for Montgomery County where she managed a team of 35 staff and attorneys. Additionally, she served as the first woman Chief Deputy Solicitor for the County and as the Acting Director of Human Resources. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!
If you're interested in learning about a lawyer and activist who helped outlaw school segregation in Pennsylvania and later became the first Black judge appointed to the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, then my Raymond Pace Alexander Black History Facts profile is for you. Show notes and sources are available at http://noirehistoir.com/blog/raymond-pace-alexander.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/17/2023): 3:05pm: On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to fill the speakership position left vacant following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The Republican nominee for speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), received 200 votes—well short of the 217 votes he needed to win a majority of the House. In total, twenty Republicans voted for candidates other than Jordan. Russell Dye, Communications Director for Jordan, suggested that another round of voting is expected to occur today. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), an ally of Jordan, echoed a similar sentiment—saying he thinks at least one more round of voting will occur on Tuesday. Following the vote, Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry placed the House of Representatives in recess. You can read updates as they unfold here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/17/us/house-speaker-jim-jordan-vote 3:15pm- WBUR, a National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate in Boston, MA, recently hosted a guest who seemingly denied that Hamas had killed women and children in Israel during an October 7th attack that left an estimated 1,400 people dead. You can read more here: https://www.foxnews.com/media/npr-affiliate-pulls-show-after-guest-doubted-hamas-killed-women-children-during-terror-attacks 3:40pm- In a statement made on X, Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) explained his vote against Jim Jordan's speakership bid: “I want a Speaker who understands Long Island's unique needs. Restoring the SALT deduction, safeguarding 9/11 victim support funding, and investing in critical infrastructure are our priorities. I look forward to discussions with candidates.” Several Republican holdouts are now suggesting that it's an impossibility for any candidate within their caucus to receive the 217 votes needed to become speaker and, consequently, the House should move to expand the powers of Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC). 4:05pm- On Monday night, the Philadelphia Phillies won Game 1 of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The final score was 5-3. 4:10pm- According to Luke Broadwater of The New York Times, “Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise met after Jordan lost on the first ballot. Jordan asked Scalise for help but did not receive a pledge to do so, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Scalise and his allies are smarting from the way Jordan supporters undercut Scalise after he won a conference election but they refused to support him.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/17/us/house-speaker-jim-jordan-vote 4:15pm- On Monday, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan imposed a limited gag order on Donald Trump—in a case that alleges Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Judge Chutkan's gag order prevents the former president from verbally attacking witnesses and prosecutors publicly. Alarmingly, it may also restrict Trump's ability to criticize specific elements of the Biden Administration's Department of Justice. Could this gag order impact Trump's ability to campaign—and is it a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech and petition? Trump is expected to appeal the order. While speaking at a rally in Clive, Iowa, Trump announced he is “willing to go to jail” as part of a principled stance against Churkan's “unconstitutional” gag order. 4:20pm- During a campaign rally in Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump jokingly compared himself to Al Capone, saying he has been indicted more times than the 1920s Chicago mobster. 4:30pm- According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a misfired Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) rocket struck a hospital in Gaza leaving an estimated 500 people dead. Ari Blaff of National Review writes: “The Palestinian Ministry of Health, a government body under the control of Hamas, previously claimed that an Israeli air strike was responsible for the hospital explosion.” You can read more here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/misfired-palestinian-islamic-jihad-rocket-responsible-for-hospital-explosion-idf-says/ 4:40pm- Judge Carolyn Carluccio of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her candidacy for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. You can learn more about her campaign here:https://www.judgecarluccio.com 5:00pm- While speaking with NBC News, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) accused Nikki Haley of “trying to be politically correct” for suggesting the United States should welcome large numbers of refugees from Gaza. 5:15pm- Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizen Bank Park ahead of tonight's Game 2 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The series is best of seven. The Phillies currently lead the series 1-0. You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572 5:30pm- Did Momma Zeoli break Rich's kitchen oven? She calls into the show to try to figure out how to fix it. 5:40pm- According to Luke Broadwater of The New York Times, “Scheduling update: Next vote for speaker will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. as Jordan works to shore up support—and prevent the bleeding of support. ‘We're going to keep working,' Jordan says.” You can read updates as they unfold here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/17/us/house-speaker-jim-jordan-vote 5:45pm- Comedian Kevin Downey Jr. joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his upcoming appearance at Parx Casino Club 360 on Thursday October 19th—doors open at 7pm. You can learn more about the show, co-hosted by Rich, at: https://parxcasino.com/bensalem/calendar?sort=comedy 6:05pm- Liz Wolfe—Associate Editor at Reason & Author of the Reason Roundup morning email newsletter—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss student organizations at Harvard University that have explicitly, and outlandishly, blamed Israel for the Hamas-led attacks on Israeli citizens. Equally problematic are professors on campuses like Columbia University and Cornell University that have openly excused the actions of Hamas terrorists. Why was leadership at these elite universities so reluctant to condemn these actions and statements? You can find Wolfe's work here: https://reason.com/people/liz-wolfe/ 6:30pm- Max Marin of The Philadelphia Inquirer writes: “Police have arrested a suspect in the killing of Officer Richard Mendez and the wounding of Officer Raul Ortiz, who were shot on Thursday while responding to a car theft in a parking garage at Philadelphia International Airport.” During an afternoon press conference on Monday, the Philadelphia Police Department identified the suspect as Yobranny Martínez Fernández—though, they are still actively searching for two other suspects. You can read more about the developing story here: https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-airport-shooting-arrest-richard-mendez-raul-ortiz-20231016.html 6:40pm- While speaking with reporters, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said that Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), despite being a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, will not be in attendance for a classified briefing on Israel Wednesday. Last week, Menendez was charged with acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. He had previously been charged with accepting bribes in exchange for influence. 6:50pm- Rich is joined by 1210 WPHT producers Anthony and Dan who are at Citizen Bank Park ahead of tonight's Game 2 playoff matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks. The series is best of seven. The Phillies currently lead the series 1-0. You can listen to their podcast, The Other Side with Dan and DiRenzo, here: https://www.audacy.com/1210wpht/podcasts/the-otherside-with-dan-and-direnzo-389572
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: On Monday night, the Philadelphia Phillies won Game 1 of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The final score was 5-3. According to Luke Broadwater of The New York Times, “Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise met after Jordan lost on the first ballot. Jordan asked Scalise for help but did not receive a pledge to do so, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Scalise and his allies are smarting from the way Jordan supporters undercut Scalise after he won a conference election but they refused to support him.” You can read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/10/17/us/house-speaker-jim-jordan-vote On Monday, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan imposed a limited gag order on Donald Trump—in a case that alleges Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Judge Chutkan's gag order prevents the former president from verbally attacking witnesses and prosecutors publicly. Alarmingly, it may also restrict Trump's ability to criticize specific elements of the Biden Administration's Department of Justice. Could this gag order impact Trump's ability to campaign—and is it a violation of his First Amendment right to free speech and petition? Trump is expected to appeal the order. While speaking at a rally in Clive, Iowa, Trump announced he is “willing to go to jail” as part of a principled stance against Churkan's “unconstitutional” gag order. During a campaign rally in Iowa, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump jokingly compared himself to Al Capone, saying he has been indicted more times than the 1920s Chicago mobster. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a misfired Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) rocket struck a hospital in Gaza leaving an estimated 500 people dead. Ari Blaff of National Review writes: “The Palestinian Ministry of Health, a government body under the control of Hamas, previously claimed that an Israeli air strike was responsible for the hospital explosion.” You can read more here: https://www.nationalreview.com/news/misfired-palestinian-islamic-jihad-rocket-responsible-for-hospital-explosion-idf-says/ Judge Carolyn Carluccio of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her candidacy for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. You can learn more about her campaign here:https://www.judgecarluccio.com
Running for PA Supreme Court, Carolyn Carluccio joins Dawn to expand on her reasoning behind the campaign, her career to this point, and how to coninue to make an impact in Montgomery County & PA as a whole. Carolyn faces off against Democrat Dan McCaffery. The first female President Judge in the history of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Carolyn Carluccio will bring unrivaled experience and a fresh perspective to Pennsylvania's highest court. Since being elected in 2009, Judge Carluccio has demonstrated proven temperament, fairness, and impartiality in the 1000+ cases that she has presided over. She will be a strong defender of the Constitution, apply the law as it is written, and restore balance and trust to our judicial branch. Carolyn Carluccio grew up in a hardworking family of first-generation Italian immigrants and proud Irish Catholics with strong ethics and values. Although her family started their own small business, she went on to blaze her own trail in the legal community, starting her career as a Federal Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting large-scale drug dealers, bank robbers, and money launderers. Her work earned her recognition from the United States Secret Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. Judge Carluccio served as the first-ever female Chief Public Defender for Montgomery County where she managed a team of 35 staff and attorneys. Additionally, she served as the first woman Chief Deputy Solicitor for the County and as the Acting Director of Human Resources. As a Court of Common Pleas Judge, Carolyn Carluccio served with distinction on the Family, Criminal, and Civil Court benches for the past 14 years. Presiding over her first case in Family Court, Carolyn Carluccio knew she was in the right place. Faced with a difficult decision, the correct path was crystal clear on how to make the family that stood before her whole. It is cases like this that continue to fuel Judge Carluccio's passion to serve her county and the Commonwealth as Judge. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!
A 19-year-old college student dies as a result of a fraternity hazing incident at Pennsylvania State University in 2017. It will result in the largest criminal indictment of a fraternity in American history. RESOURCE LINKS: “Penn State is Still Keeping Secrets on Frat Row” - https://video.vice.com/en_us/video/penn-state-drinking/5a74f2a3f1cdb375f62d5ddd “What Happened the Night of Beta Theta Pi's Bid Acceptance Night” - https://onwardstate.com/2017/05/05/what-happened-the-night-of-beta-theta-pis-bid-acceptance-night/ “How a Fatal Frat Hazing Became Penn State's Latest Campus Crisis” - https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/10/penn-state-fraternity-hazing-death Death of Tim Piazza - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tim_Piazza Pennsylvania State University Grand Jury Report on the Hazing Death of Tim Piazza - Released from the Court of Common Pleas, Centre County, Pennsylvania, December 15, 2017. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4329784-Grandjury-Report.html Links: Once Upon a Crime's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1730325570622505 Check us out on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OnceUponACrimePodcast/videos Join Patreon for ad-free, early-release episodes, and behind-the-scenes peeks into the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/OnceUponACrime
“If you take a survey, everybody thinks that all of the Latinos just got here the other day and came over the border…More than 68% of most Latinos are born in the US.” “There are no U-Hauls at funerals.” In January 2004, Nelson became the first independent Director of the Exelon Corporation that resulted from the merger of PECO Energy and ComEd. Exelon is a Fortune 66 company and is the largest competitive energy company doing business in 48 states, D.C. and Canada. This company, with $60 billion in revenues, employs over 40,000 people nationwide. Exelon works in every stage of the energy business – power generation, competitive energy sales, transmission and delivery. Nelson has been a member of the Risk, Generation and Delivery Committees, as well as, authored of the Investment Committee's financial achievement. He is a Director of the PECO Energy Board, the most profitable and safe utility affiliate, serving 1.6 million customers with electricity and gas. Nelson is an investor in a financial institution FinClusive and on its advisory board. In 1975 he joined the Temple Hospital Board of Directors as Chair of the Professional Affairs Committee until 1993 when the President of the United States appointed him General Counsel to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He returned to Temple University as a Trustee in 1997 and served on the Student Affairs and Diversity Committee, Search Committee, Trustee Committee, as well as the Executive Committee. Nelson has played many roles at Temple from teaching to developing a Legal Aid Program for the Law School. Nelson has served on numerous Corporate Boards including the Legg Mason Family of Funds (1998-2001); Advisory Board of PNC Bank 2008- 2015; Chair, National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC); Chair and Audit Committee, Paradigm Funds (2010-2011); the Board of Directors of The Convention Center Authority of Pennsylvania (2002-2004); Treasurer and Co-founder, Latino Corporate Directors Association and also the Education Fund from (2014 – present). Nelson was City Solicitor of Philadelphia from 2001 to 2004, Attorney for Philadelphia Gas Works (serving a million customers) and Counsel to both the Philadelphia Airport, the Philadelphia Water Department, as well as all city personnel. Nelson was the first Puerto Rican to be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar and the first Latino Judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania where he served for 12 years. During his tenure, he was appointed Administrative Judge (CEO) by the Supreme Courts where he administered a $90 million annual budget with 2000 employees. He received the National Institute for Justice Award for saving the courts $100 million in 10 years and eliminating a seven years backlog. Nelson is a senior partner at Dilworth Paxson LLP where he concentrated his practice in litigation, dispute resolution, government relations, energy, and public housing development. His leadership as the Chair of the Diversity Committee, earned him the Philadelphia Bar Association Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award. Nelson served on the President's Commission on the White House Fellows from 2000 to 2012. He was a Fulbright Scholar, a White House Fellow from 1977 to 1978 and has five honorary doctorate degrees and numerous National Awards. Nelson graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from St. John's University and a J.D. from the Temple University Beasley School of Law. A member of Omicron Delta Epsilon Economic Honor Society. Nelson is admitted in Pennsylvania, New York, Washington, D.C. and the U. S. Supreme Court. Nelson has authored his autobiography “Not from Here and Not from There No soy de aqui ni de alla”, Published in October 19, 2018 by Temple Press. He contributes to a weekly 6ABC “Inside Story” roundtable. The publication has won him honors from the Pan American Association, the Pennsylvania Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Al Dia newspaper. The Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer has recognized him with The Legal's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Hispanic Business considered him 1 of 100 most influential Hispanic American with thousand honor. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Sometimes you have to take steps backwards to take a steps forward. Figure out what motivates you, then dig in and don't stop. Don't fear losing what you have. Believe that you're doing the right thing even if you fail. There are no U-Hauls at funerals Resources: Bio and Credentials Not from Here, Not from There/No Soy de Aquí ni de Allá. The Autobiography of Nelson A. Díaz Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network? N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style? Generosity Quiz Credits: Judge Nelson Diaz, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 147, with Monica Diaz.
Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by welcoming in Don Kohler, candidate for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, who has some concerning news about the upcoming election in Chester County. First, Kohler tells of the importance of the upcoming election in the Court of Common Pleas, telling that there are currently 5 seats up for grabs, telling of the influential nature of the position, revealing that there are 5 Democrats and 5 Republicans running for seats. Kohler explains that whoever is elected in this election will sit for 10 years on the Court, and have the potential to hold their seats for 20 years, so electing a Republican judge will have far reaching implications for years to come. If Democrats win out, it could significantly change the county makeup, with Kohler further telling that most citizens first have contact with elected judicial officials before having any contact with other elected officials. Kohler warns that at least one Democrat sees the position as a law-making position, which Kohler condemns, explaining the dangers of allowing judges to make law rather than enforce it. For more information on Kohler and his campaign, head to kohler4judge.com. Then, Dom spends a good chunk of the remainder of the hour discussing a development in a case we discussed long ago involving the removal of two black men from a Starbucks café in Philadelphia. The moment went viral, causing Starbucks to create a show in response after being labeled a racist organization for not allowing people to just hang out at their City locations. Today, it was announced that a Starbucks manager, who was allegedly fired during this show by the company to prove their not racist, will receive a payout from the company of over $25 million. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Dom continues the Dom Giordano Program by welcoming in Don Kohler, candidate for Judge of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, who has some concerning news about the upcoming election in Chester County. First, Kohler tells of the importance of the upcoming election in the Court of Common Pleas, telling that there are currently 5 seats up for grabs, telling of the influential nature of the position, revealing that there are 5 Democrats and 5 Republicans running for seats. Kohler explains that whoever is elected in this election will sit for 10 years on the Court, and have the potential to hold their seats for 20 years, so electing a Republican judge will have far reaching implications for years to come. If Democrats win out, it could significantly change the county makeup, with Kohler further telling that most citizens first have contact with elected judicial officials before having any contact with other elected officials. Kohler warns that at least one Democrat sees the position as a law-making position, which Kohler condemns, explaining the dangers of allowing judges to make law rather than enforce it. For more information on Kohler and his campaign, head to kohler4judge.com. (Photo by Getty Images)
Dom Giordano, WPHT host and former teacher, has dedicated much of his daily show toward parents who are taking it into their own hands to push back against school boards that have a negative impact on their children. This has culminated in a weekly podcast on education, Readin', Writin', and Reason, which has allowed wonderful relationships to develop between Giordano, educators, and parents throughout the country who are speaking out against overbearing school boards. First, Dom welcomes back Ian Prior, Senior Advisor at America First Legal and author of the new Parents of the World Unite!, onto the podcast to hear how he's been and discuss his new book. Dom reminds listeners of Prior's billboards throughout Philadelphia that posted radical progressive message in hopes to mock the ridiculous ideology, which got him into some hot water on social media. Then, Prior offers an update on his home county, Loudon County, which has been often in the headlines due to hyper-progressive officials forcing policies on unsuspecting parents. Also, Prior and Giordano delve into Parents of the World Unite!, with Prior telling of the great information that can be found in the book. Then, Dom welcomes Megan Brock back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear the result of her hearing late last week before a Common Pleas judge over documents she requested from Bucks County using the Freedom of Information act. Brock was seeking answers about school closures, requesting emails from August 2021, when the County overrode decisions made by Health Director David Damsker, who called for lax COVID restrictions, with State bureaucrats seemingly forcefully imposing stricter state guidelines. The judge hearing the case ruled partly in favor of Brock, giving the County two weeks to release the documents, and demanding they pay her lawyers $1,500 in fees. Also, Brock tells that she'll be hosting an upcoming webinar coming up May 10th where she'll teach other parents how to utilize Right-to-Know laws to find out what's going on within their school hallways.
Dom welcomes Megan Brock back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear the result of her hearing late last week before a Common Pleas judge over documents she requested from Bucks County using the Freedom of Information act. Brock was seeking answers about school closures, requesting emails from August 2021, when the County overrode decisions made by Health Director David Damsker, who called for lax COVID restrictions, with State bureaucrats seemingly forcefully imposing stricter state guidelines. The judge hearing the case ruled partly in favor of Brock, giving the County two weeks to release the documents, and demanding they pay her lawyers $1,500 in fees. Also, Brock tells that she'll be hosting an upcoming webinar coming up May 10th where she'll teach other parents how to utilize Right-to-Know laws to find out what's going on within their school hallways.
Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by telling he's nervous today for two different reasons, first telling about his fandom of the Philadelphia 76ers, previewing tonight's match-up against the Boston Celtics, and then telling listeners about more endorsements for hyper-progressive Philadelphia mayoral candidate Helen Gym. Dan is surprised to hear that The Hulk, Mark Ruffalo, has endorsed Helen, sarcastically explaining the importance of a movie superhero's opinion on Philadelphia politics. Then, Dom plays back some clips from Democratic Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr., focusing on his stance on transgender issues, with the candidate noting that he does not support biological males competing in female sports. This excites Dom, with the host explaining that Kennedy in the primary will force accountability for Biden and other Democrats, forcing them to answer tough questions in debates and on the campaign trail. Then, Dom tells about an appearance by actor Kirk Cameron at the Cherry Hill library that drew so many attendees that the library was overwhelmed. Then, Dom welcomes Megan Brock back onto the Dom Giordano Program to hear the result of her hearing late last week before a Common Pleas judge over documents she requested from Bucks County using the Freedom of Information act. Brock was seeking answers about school closures, requesting emails from August 2021, when the County overrode decisions made by Health Director David Damsker, who called for lax COVID restrictions, with State bureaucrats seemingly forcefully imposing stricter state guidelines. The judge hearing the case ruled partly in favor of Brock, giving the County two weeks to release the documents, and demanding they pay her lawyers $1,500 in fees. Also, Brock tells that she'll be hosting an upcoming webinar coming up May 10th where she'll teach other parents how to utilize Right-to-Know laws to find out what's going on within their school hallways. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
On today's episode of The Confluence: Jury selection continues in the capital murder trial of the man accused of shooting and killing 11 worshippers at a Pittsburgh synagogue on October 27, 2018. WESA's Oliver Morrison reports that so far, no jurors have been selected. (0:00 - 6:01) Property owners in Allegheny County have made 11,660 appeals to their 2023 tax assessments. Rich Lord, managing editor with PublicSource, and Julia Zenkevich, reporter with WESA, explain who is making the appeals and what that will mean for local services. (6:05 - 13:23) We discuss how courtrooms and judges can better help those with autism when they interact with the judicial system. Judge Jennifer McCrady, who sits on the Court of Common Pleas, tells us what accommodations Allegheny County courtrooms have made, and how they're sharing these tools with courtroom staff. (13:30 - 22:30)
Night Caucus Court is back in session, this time with Judge Timika Lane! Judge Lane is a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge running for Superior Court...oh and she's freaking amazing.
Are You Ready for Rent Control? Today: Senators Warren and Cortez are urging the President to take executive action on renter protections. The result will be fewer properties and rising rents. Then, Horace Cooper, chairman of Project 21, discusses DeSantis being called racist for blocking a black studies program for high schools. Later, Paula Patrick is Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. She's also black, Republican, and running for a seat on the PA State Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you curious about mediating employment disputes? In this episode, Tim Warner--mediator, arbitrator, and attorney--talks about how he made the switch from employment litigator to employment mediator and the unique aspects of employment mediation. Questions answered during this episode include: What is the most challenging aspect of pivoting from an employment litigator to an employment mediator? What are the unique aspects of employment mediation and how does employment mediation differ from other types of mediation? What style of mediation is most effective when mediating employment disputes? Does online mediation work for employment disputes? Tim's website About Tim Warner: Tim is a Mediator, an Arbitrator, and an Attorney. His ADR experience includes: • Named a Fellow of the American Bar Association's Dispute Resolution Committee. • Serve on the American Arbitration Association panel of Mediators and Arbitrators for commercial, employment and consumer disputes. • Serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio's Federal ADR Court Panel. • Serve as a mediator at the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). • Serve as an Arbitrator for the United States Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). • Serve as a mediator and arbitrator for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. • Serve as an arbitrator and mediator for the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's Client Fee Dispute Resolution Committee. • Served as an arbitrator for a major Cleveland hospital system. Additionally, Tim has almost thirty (30) years of experience as an employment and business/commercial litigator.
On November 8, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway. Petitioner Robert Mallory, a Virginia resident, sued Virginia-based Norfolk Southern in sued in the Court of Common Pleas, the court of general jurisdiction in Pennsylvania, claiming that exposure to carcinogens while working for the company caused him to develop colon cancer. According to his complaint, Mallory was exposed to harmful carcinogens while employed by Defendant in Ohio and Virginia between 1988 through 2005. He did not allege that he suffered any harmful occupational exposures in Pennsylvania but sued in Pennsylvania court on a theory that the court could exercise jurisdiction over the Virginia company because it had registered to do business in Pennsylvania.Under Pennsylvania law, a foreign corporation “may not do business in this Commonwealth until it registers” with the Department of State of the Commonwealth. State law further establishes that registration constitutes a sufficient basis for Pennsylvania courts to exercise general personal jurisdiction over that foreign corporation. Norfolk Southern Railway objected to the exercise of personal jurisdiction, arguing that the exercise violated the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The trial court agreed and held Pennsylvania's statutory scheme unconstitutional. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed.The Supreme Court is to decide if a state registration statute for out-of-state corporations that purports to confer general personal jurisdiction over the registrant violates the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.Featuring: --John Masslon, Senior Litigation Counsel, Washington Legal Foundation.Associated Blog Post: Mallory v. Norfolk Southern: Oral Argument Preview
State Supreme Court Candidate Spotlight - Season 3, Episode 7Ohio's lingering redistricting fight has clearly shown that who sits on the Ohio Supreme Court matters. And beyond redistricting, the Ohio Supreme Court justices also make important decisions on major issues that impact public education, educators and students. That's why OEA members have recommended Justice Jennifer Brunner, Judge Terri Jamison, and Judge Marilyn Zayas for election to three open seats on Ohio's highest court this fall. They introduced themselves to members at a Member Activist Forum last spring.MORE | OEA Members can learn more about the OEA Member-recommended candidates on the ballot in their community by visiting Ohioballot.com. You can also learn more about the OEA Fund and its screening and endorsement process here.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here. Featured Education Matters guests: Justice Jennifer Brunner, candidate for Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice https://www.justicebrunner.com/ On November 3, 2020, Jennifer Brunner was elected Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Previously she served as a judge of the Tenth District Court of Appeals for 6 years and the Franklin County Common Pleas Court for nearly 5 years. As a trial court judge Brunner founded the county's adult felony drug court, known as the TIES (Treatment is Essential to Success) Program, now in operation for more than18 years. She was elected Ohio's first woman Secretary of State on November 7, 2006, and held the office for four years. While in that office, she became the first Ohioan to receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award from the bipartisan board of the JFK Library and Museum in Boston. Justice Brunner was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010. She has 17 years of private law practice experience and has provided rule of law technical expertise to the government of the Republic of Serbia, election observation in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and rule of law instruction at the bar association of Sri Lanka through the U.S. state department (USAID), as well as provided remote technical training through the American Bar Association (ABA) to the Republic of Kazakhstan, and in August 2022, in-person assistance to the Republic of Benin's Human Rights Commission. She has gained a deep understanding of the importance of a strong and well-functioning judiciary to preserving peace and growing democracy through the rule of law. A native of Springfield, Ohio, Justice Brunner has been married to Rick Brunner since 1978. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren, 3 dogs and 2 cats and spend time at their home in Columbus and at their farm in Columbiana County in Northeast Ohio. Judge Marilyn Zayas, candidate for Ohio Supreme Court Associate Justice https://judgemarilynzayas.com/ Judge Marilyn Zayas learned from an early age that everyone should be treated fairly and equally. This is a core belief and guides Marilyn in her personal and professional life. She was born in Spanish Harlem and grew up in a tough New York City neighborhood. Although she earned a college degree in computer science and moved to Cincinnati to become an IT Manager for Proctor & Gamble, Marilyn always dreamed of becoming a lawyer. After six years, in 1994, Marilyn left P&G and pursued her dream, enrolling in and then graduating with a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1997. In addition to realizing her dream, Marilyn also knew she had found a wonderful home in Ohio where she could raise her children. She went to work serving her community and eventually built her own law firm representing everyone from the poor to millionaires to refugees. Throughout her career, she never lost sight of her passion for justice. In 2016, Marilyn was elected to the First District Court Of Appeals of Ohio. She was proud to know she was the only Latina judge on any district court of appeals in the state. Her reputation for fairness grew. Her commitment to faithfully apply the law and the constitution was recognized by her peers. So Judge Zayas was asked to sit in on cases as a visiting judge on the Second, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth District Courts of Appeals. Judge Zayas was also selected by the Ohio Supreme Court's Chief Justice to be a sitting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court for a recused justice. In 2022, Judge Zayas decided to run for the Ohio Supreme Court.Judge Marilyn Zayas's family includes her three adult children and two adopted rescue dogs, Thor and Sparkle Lou. Judge Terri Jamison, candidate for Ohio Supreme Court Associate Justice https://www.votejudgejamison.com/ Judge Terri Jamison's journey from the coal fields of West Virginia to the highest reaches of the legal profession is a testament to her strength, intelligence, perseverance, and persistence. Judge Jamison worked as one of the few women in the underground coal mines, made Columbus her home, later opened and ran her own insurance agency for over 16 years, and attended college while working full time. Terri sold her agency and enrolled in the Capital University School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2004. As an attorney, Terri worked in the Franklin County Public Defender's Office representing indigent clients in the Municipal Court System and served as a Hearing Officer for the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission. She practiced in the US District Court, Southern District of Ohio. She opened her own law office, practicing Criminal, Juvenile, Domestic Relations, and Probate law at the trial and appellate level. She was admitted to practice at the Supreme Court of the United States in 2007. In 2012, she was elected judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch. She was overwhelmingly reelected to the Common Pleas bench in 2018 and then elected to the Tenth District Court of Appeals in 2020. During her time on the bench, Judge Jamison has used her experience, perspective, talent, and knowledge to develop new strategies to empower families. She also devoted considerable time, energy, and attention to issues related to equal access to justice, diversity, inclusion, and the need to develop alternatives to detention for juveniles. Along with her many other accomplishments, Judge Jamison is most proud of being a spouse to Ricardo “Ty” Gary, a retired Franklin County Deputy Sheriff who has started a new career as a realtor with E-Merge Realty. Their blended family includes three sons, Tremayne, Demetrius, and Sean, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. The conversations with Justice Brunner, Judge Jamison and Judge Zayas were recorded at an OEA Member Activist Forum on March 26, 2022.
Judge Julie Lynch shares her experiences as a judge and the complexities of balancing toughness, fairness, and Justice. Judge Lynch is a judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Ohio.
Noah Marlier, Prothonotary for Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, joined the podcast to talk about what a Prothonotary does. Noah shared what being the elected civil clerk of the Court of Common Pleas means, the kind of procedures his office processes, and how he runs his office. He also shared how the pandemic affected operations within the office. Host: Lauren Palmer
How Is That Legal?: Breaking Down Systemic Racism One Law at a Time
For many Black and Brown homeowners, their dream of homeownership disintegrates into a uniquely American nightmare designed to extract wealth and lock them out of economic mobility. Attorney Rachel Gallegos and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson join us to discuss racial disparities in homeownership, the bureaucratic saga that unfolds when homeowners pass away, and changes needed to preserve Black and Brown intergenerational wealth. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson also shares her own family's struggle to untangle their titles and save their family homes. Guests: Rachel Gallegos (@RKG80) is a Senior Staff Attorney in the Homeownership and Consumer Rights Unit at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. Prior to joining CLS, Ms. Gallegos was a law clerk to the Honorable John T. McNeill, III, in the Camden County Superior Court and the Honorable Annette M. Rizzo (Ret.) in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.Katherine Gilmore Richardson (@CouncilwomanKGR) is serving her first term as Councilmember At-Large for the City of Philadelphia. She is the youngest woman ever elected citywide and the youngest African American woman ever elected to the Philadelphia City Council. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson successfully championed legislation to require funeral homes to provide a guide to heirs so they understand their rights and how to keep their family home. If you enjoy this show and want to help fight poverty and injustice, consider making a donation to Community Legal Services today! You can also follow us on Twitter @CLSphila to stay connected. How Is That Legal is a podcast from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and Rowhome Productions. Jake Nussbaum is our Producer and Editor. Executive Producers are Alex Lewis and John Myers. Special thanks to Caitlin Nagel, Zakya Hall, and Molly Pollak. Music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.Support the show
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