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Shock Waves in Kentucky: Town Stunned as Sheriff Faces Charges in Judge’s Murder

In a startling turn of events that has rattled the small community of Bardstown, Kentucky, the local sheriff has been arrested and charged with the murder of a county judge. This shocking incident has cast a long shadow over this tight-knit town, known for its historical landmarks and bourbon production, thrusting it into an unwanted spotlight. The allegations against the sheriff, whose tenure has otherwise been marked by a relatively quiet enforcement record, have left …

St. Jude Employee Murder Suspect Released After Judge’s Decision

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A St. Jude researcher was killed in a robbery in November. One of the suspects, Brandy Rucker, had her charges of first-degree murder and other felonies dismissed Wednesday. The judge ruled there was not enough evidence to hold her. Rucker and her co-defendant, Marious Ward, both faced murder and aggravated robbery charges. The alleged triggerman, Ward, will remain in custody. The victim, 32-year-old Dr. Alexander Bulakhov, had recently relocated to Memphis for …

Courtroom Safety Worries Houston Area Judges Amid Recent Violent Incidents

HOUSTON – The man who attacked a Nevada judge on Wednesday now has even more charges to face when he heads back to court on Tuesday. The judge suffered minor injuries, and a courtroom marshal had to be hospitalized with a gash on his head and a dislocated shoulder. In the wake of that violent attack, some judges in Harris County are addressing safety concerns. Harris County Justice of the Peace Judge Joe Stephens explains …