United States

State v. Hester - Sentence Affirmation

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed the sentence of Bradley P. Hester for resisting arrest with a deadly weapon. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's denial of Hester's motion to continue sentencing or in the sentence imposed.

State v. Smith - Possession of Firearm Conviction Affirmed

The Nebraska Court of Appeals affirmed Kidonnie R. Smith's conviction for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The court found no error in the denial of his motion to suppress, insufficient evidence, or claims of prosecutorial misconduct.

Jones v. Sleper - Corporate Veil Piercing

The Nebraska Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part a district court order that pierced the corporate veil of Encore Design & Construction, Inc. to hold owner Sherman D. Sleper personally liable. The court remanded the case with directions, indicating a need for further proceedings regarding Sleper's personal liability for the construction contract default.

State v. Zechariah H. - Appeal Denied Motion to Transfer to Juvenile Court

The Nebraska Court of Appeals denied Zechariah H.'s motion to transfer his case from district court to juvenile court. The court affirmed the district court's decision, citing the severity of the charges, the involvement of violence and a firearm, and the limited time for rehabilitation within the juvenile system.

NY DEC Advances Vessel Stabilization and Environmental Remediation at Buffalo Naval Park

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and local partners, has launched operations to stabilize two historic vessels at the Buffalo Naval Park. The initiative aims to address environmental threats from fuel leaks and water incursion, protecting the Buffalo River.

NY DEC Public Meetings on Chautauqua Lake Walleye

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced two public meetings on March 24-25, 2026, to discuss the status and management of walleye in Chautauqua Lake. Regional fisheries staff will present information and engage with attendees.

United States v. Rohan Lyttle - Wire Fraud Conviction Affirmed

The Third Circuit affirmed the conviction of Rohan Lyttle for a scam defrauding elderly victims. Lyttle was convicted on multiple counts including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud, and money laundering. The court found no merit in his appeal.

Chioma v. Santoro - Habeas Corpus Filing

A new case, Chioma v. Santoro, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on March 17, 2026. The filing includes a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and a Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis.

Sean William Lee v. State of Tennessee - Post-Conviction Relief for Registry Violation

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Sean William Lee's petition for post-conviction relief. Lee sought to void his conviction for attempting to violate the Sex Offender Registry Act, arguing a federal injunction applied retroactively and that he received improper notice. The court found his petition untimely and affirmed the lower court's judgment.

FAA streamlines commercial space license approvals process

FAA streamlines commercial space license approvals process