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Florida Court Orders Expungement of Hope Florida Grand Jury Report, Citing Procedural Errors
politics2 days ago

Florida Court Orders Expungement of Hope Florida Grand Jury Report, Citing Procedural Errors

A Florida appeals court has ordered the complete expungement of a leaked grand jury report that alleged the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million from a Medicaid settlement for political use. The court ruled the report violated confidentiality laws and exceeded grand jury authority by condemning individuals without returning indictments. Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier hailed the ruling as a total vindication, while Democrats criticized the decision as a cover-up. The ruling arrives one month before the November midterm elections, potentially impacting races for Uthmeier and other officials named in the report.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#florida-politics#grand-jury#hope-florida
politics7 days ago

DOJ Subpoenas Gallego’s PAC Amid Campaign Finance Probe

The Justice Department has subpoenaed Senator Ruben Gallego’s leadership PAC, Juntos PAC, as part of a federal criminal investigation into the Arizona Democrat’s alleged misuse of campaign funds for personal luxury. The subpoena, issued on August 21, demands records related to activities around September 9, 2025, and documents submitted to the Senate Ethics Committee, which dismissed its own probe in June. Gallego’s office claims compliance due to a lack of wrongdoing, though questions remain about whether the senator or his staff were also targeted.

via Politico|
#campaign-finance#doj#grand-jury
Cornell Gang Rape Probe Reopened as DA Weighs Conflicting Victim Statements
us-news11 days ago

Cornell Gang Rape Probe Reopened as DA Weighs Conflicting Victim Statements

Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten has reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University’s Chi Phi fraternity house. The decision follows a civil lawsuit filed by a former student, Jane Doe, which alleges she was drugged with ketamine and assaulted by seven men. This new complaint contrasts sharply with her initial 2024 police statement, which described the encounter as consensual. Van Houten plans to present the case to a grand jury, while Cornell University disputes claims that it failed to impose severe disciplinary sanctions.

via BBC|
#chi-phi-fraternity#cornell-university#grand-jury
crime-and-justice12 days ago

Grand Jury Declines Charges in Death of Mississippi Teen Nolan Wells

A Jackson County grand jury voted unanimously not to charge anyone in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found on Horn Island after he disappeared on July 4. While the state autopsy listed the cause of death as 'undetermined' and consistent with drowning, the family’s independent autopsy and digital forensics revealed no water in Wells’ lungs or stomach, deleted phone data, and head contusions. The family’s legal team, led by Ben Crump, has called for a broader investigation, citing inconsistencies and historical patterns of racial injustice in Mississippi.

via tmz.com|
#autopsy#civil-rights#crime-and-justice
Coroner Explains Missing Water in Nolan Wells Autopsy as Family Demands Answers
crime-and-justice13 days ago

Coroner Explains Missing Water in Nolan Wells Autopsy as Family Demands Answers

A Louisiana coroner explained why no water was found in the lungs of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose death remains undetermined despite a grand jury finding it consistent with drowning. The state autopsy revealed two head contusions but no fatal injuries, while forensic experts noted deleted phone data and empty airways. The family’s legal team disputes the accidental drowning conclusion, citing the lack of water and potential foul play, while authorities maintain no criminal charges are warranted.

via WDSU|
#autopsy#ben-crump#crime-and-justice
Forensic data and autopsy results challenge Mississippi grand jury's drowning conclusion in Nolan Wells case
crime-and-justice15 days ago

Forensic data and autopsy results challenge Mississippi grand jury's drowning conclusion in Nolan Wells case

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and forensic expert Andrew Garrett released new evidence on Thursday regarding the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, contradicting a recent Mississippi grand jury decision. The state autopsy found no water in Wells’s lungs or stomach, while phone forensics confirmed that data was deleted after his last use on July 4. Although the grand jury ruled the death consistent with accidental drowning, the family’s legal team argues these findings suggest foul play and are calling for federal intervention.

via The Guardian|
#ben-crump#crime-and-justice#forensic-analysis
Mississippi DA Defends Grand Jury Ruling as Wells Family Releases Autopsy and Phone Forensics
crime15 days ago

Mississippi DA Defends Grand Jury Ruling as Wells Family Releases Autopsy and Phone Forensics

Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath defended the grand jury's no true bill in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, disputing new claims from his family's legal team. Attorney Ben Crump and forensic expert Andrew Garrett presented findings from Wells' phone and a state autopsy, alleging deleted data and a lack of water in Wells' lungs. McIlrath countered that the family withheld full evidence and that the activity described was from other users, not physical access to the device.

via WLOX|
#ben-crump#crime#forensics
Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash
crime-and-justice17 days ago

Mississippi Grand Jury Clears Friends in Nolan Wells Death, Igniting Legal and Public Clash

A Jackson County grand jury unanimously declined to charge anyone in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, finding no evidence of criminal conduct or racial motive. While the panel deemed the death consistent with drowning, Wells' family and civil rights attorneys are demanding continued investigation due to unexplained head injuries and are calling for federal oversight.

via WLOX|
#ben-crump#crime-and-justice#grand-jury
Horn Island Tragedy: Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges in Nolan Wells Death
us-news18 days ago

Horn Island Tragedy: Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges in Nolan Wells Death

A Mississippi grand jury declined to file criminal charges in Nolan Wells’ July death on Horn Island, saying the evidence did not support criminal actions. The panel reviewed investigators’ materials and heard context, while Wells’ family notes an independent autopsy found blunt-force injuries but could not determine a definitive cause. Prosecutors defended the probe and urged against spreading unfounded narratives, expressing sympathy for the Wells family as the case is considered closed from a criminal standpoint.

via AP News|
#death-investigation#grand-jury#horn-island
Jackson County Grand Jury Finds No Indictment in Nolan Wells Death
crime18 days ago

Jackson County Grand Jury Finds No Indictment in Nolan Wells Death

A Jackson County grand jury unanimously returned a no true bill in the Nolan Wells death investigation, meaning no charges will be filed. The panel reviewed extensive evidence and found no credible proof of criminal conduct or racial motivation. Wells died July 4 on Horn Island, with investigators noting he stayed behind as others left and citing a bilge pump issue on the Triton; autopsies listed 'undetermined' cause with drowning as a diagnosis. Authorities said the case could be reopened if credible new evidence emerges.

via WAPT|
#crime#grand-jury#horn-island