Three Life Sentences Secured for Child Predator

The Kentucky Attorney General's Office announced that Harrison Cress, convicted of sexually assaulting multiple children, received three life sentences without parole. The sentencing follows a jury's recommendation and highlights the successful prosecution of a child predator.

Beach Water Advisory Issued for Gulfport Harbor Beach

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport Harbor Beach due to elevated bacteria levels. The advisory indicates an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in the affected area, though the beach is not closed. The advisory will be lifted once water samples show safe bacteria levels.

ACMA Replaces Telco Consumer Code with Enforceable Industry Standard

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will replace the industry-developed Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code with an enforceable industry standard. This move aims to provide stronger, directly regulated protections for telco consumers regarding advertising, selling practices, and financial hardship.

Broadcasting Order: 2026-2027 Broadcasting Fees

The CRTC announced the estimated total broadcasting regulatory costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are $49.999 million. After accounting for an annual adjustment of $0.563 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the net billing for broadcasting fees for the upcoming fiscal year is $50.562 million.

PA Superior Court affirms termination of parental rights for Z.D.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed an order terminating the parental rights of O.W. to her child, Z.D. The court found sufficient evidence to support the termination based on the mother's lack of progress with court-ordered goals and failure to alleviate the circumstances that led to the child's dependency.

Com. v. Simmons - Affirmation of PCRA Denial

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed the denial of Victor Simmons' petition for post-conviction relief. The court found the filing to be an untimely PCRA petition, upholding the lower court's decision. The original conviction stemmed from a guilty plea to robbery charges.

Com. v. Bender-Mathis, S. - Traffic Infractions Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's judgment of sentence against Sharhea B. Bender-Mathis for three summary traffic infractions. The appellant argued the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, but the court found no merit to this claim.

Campanella v. Mertz - Affirmal of Dismissal of Ejectment and Trespass Complaint

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the dismissal of an ejectment and trespass complaint filed by Dianne M. Campanella against Peter Mertz. The court found no error in the trial court's interpretation of evidence regarding property title and improvements.

Beton Holdings v. Summit Camp - Distribution Dispute Ruling

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's judgment in Beton Holdings v. Summit Camp, LLC, regarding a distribution dispute. The court also remanded the case for the calculation of post-judgment interest.

Com. v. McCloskey, K. - Sentence Vacated and Remanded

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania vacated the sentence of Kristen McCloskey and remanded her case for a new sentencing hearing. McCloskey was appealing a judgment of sentence entered after her probation was revoked due to alleged violations including missed appointments and methamphetamine use.