Kentucky

Recent Criminal Cases in the News

Posted on September 29, 2009
My Google news alert provided me with the following: Teen Sentenced For 2008 Slaying WLKY.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Louisville teen was sentenced Friday for the death of a police detective's cousin. James Gore shot 34-year old Delshawn Banks in May .....

MUSIC: LawLaPalooza 2009 at Phoenix Hill on Thurs. Oct 1 - Battle of the Bands to Benefit the Judge Ellen B. Ewing Foundation

Posted on September 29, 2009
Don't forget Lawlapalooza - Battle of the Bands to Benefit the Judge Ellen B. Ewing Foundation - at Phoenix Hill on Thursday Night, Oct. 1, 2009 at Lawlapalooza is the Louisville legal community's annual battle of the bands, staged since 2005, to benefit the Judge Ellen B...

More on King Campaign Finance Violations: "Conduct Of King Attorney Questioned" from wlky.com

Posted on September 29, 2009
The following story shows how the allegations surrounding the King campaign finance violations spilled over to allegations against the attorney representing the King(s): Conduct Of King Attorney Questioned Registry Investigating Gifts Jim King Gave Daughter During Campaign By Andy Alcock/WLKY...

AG: Attorney General Conway Files Suit Against Merck alleging Consumer Practice Act Violation against Merch for Vioxx marketing

Posted on September 29, 2009
Attorney General Jack Conway today filed suit in Franklin Circuit Court against pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. alleging violations of Kentucky's Consumer Protection Act related to the anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx. General Conway is seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties, and other equitable relief related to Merck's marketing of Vioxx...

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News: Around the Circuit - Kentucky Law News stories 9/29/2009

Posted on September 29, 2009
Norton, Anthem hold third day of talks Norton Healthcare and health insurer Anthem conducted their third day of negotiations toward a new contract Monday, but made no statement about any progress. U of L reports possible attempted sex assault The University of Louisville issued a campus-wide alert on Monday after a possible attempted sexual assault on its Belknap Campus...

Criminal Trials: "Juror: Stinson verdict was a "no brainer" - WHAS11

Posted on September 28, 2009
WHAS news story on unidentified juror regarding Stinson trial: Juror: Stinson verdict was a "no brainer" 11:57 PM EDT on Monday, September 21, 2009 WHAS11 Coverage Tell Us: Do you agree with the verdict in the Stinson trial? Raw: Entire closing argument from Stinson defense Raw: Entire closing argument from Stinson prosecution Video: The verdict is announced (WHAS11) - For the first time since they acquitted former coach Jason Stinson, a juror on that case is talking about the decision to clear him...

CRIMINAL: "After 10 years, Jessica Dishon's family still seeks justice in Bullitt teen's murder" by Emily Hagedorn of Courier Journal

Posted on September 28, 2009
The following story from the Courier Journal may be a human interest piece, but it is also a reminder that behind the recent stories regarding judicial campaign violations, AOC layoffs, criminal trials against a coach, and more, are the people. People who expect the system to work; to find the criminals and bring them to justice...

Judges: Kristi Castillo appointed district court judge in Cumberland & Monroe Counties

Posted on September 27, 2009
From Kentucky.com:Beshear appoints Williams' law associate to judgeship By Jack Brammer - jbrammer@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT ? Gov. Steve Beshear appointed Kristi Renee Castillo, an associate in the Burkesville law firm of Senate President David Williams, to a district court judgeship...

State Judges: Story from State Journal on Judge Rhorer's stepping down from bench and Squire Williams stepping up to the bench

Posted on September 27, 2009
Here's a story from the State Journal. Emotions ran high By Charlie Pearl September 22, 2009 Judge Reed Rhorer says the toughest part of family court was the child abuse cases. ?Over the years there have been newborns who eventually died because of neglect and abuse of their custodians,? Rhorer says...

More links to stories on the Judge King Campaign Finance Violations

Posted on September 27, 2009
My earlier post (Judicial Elections - Stories on Judge Katie King's Campaign Finance Violations of the law) linked mostly to the series of stories in the news. Here are some links to the bloggers: BTW - here is a link to a google search I also overlooked Jim King's response posted in the Courier-Journal: Letters to the Editor: King defends gifts to daughter Special Prosecutor Decision In King Case On Hold, reports WLKY22 Sep 2009 by Drteds The Jefferson County attorney has asked that office to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate possible criminal wrongdoing by Rep...

Judicial Elections - Stories on Judge Katie King's Campaign Finance Violations of the law

Posted on September 27, 2009
Here are some of the stories surrounding the Katie King campaign for Jefferson District Court judge in 2009 and campaign finance violations arising from $145,000 in gifts from her father to his daughter. September 26, 2009 - WLKY.com story - Board: Kings Violated Finance Law...

KY COURT REPORT: COA 2009 Minutes: September 25, 2009 (Nos. 980-1000)

Posted on September 26, 2009
COA 2009 Minutes: September 25, 2009 (Nos. 980-1000)

SCOKY Oral Arguments for September 23, 24, 2009 at the Kentucky Court Report

Posted on September 22, 2009
Here is the link to dates, times, issues, full text briefs, and underlying COA decision (if applicable) for SCOKY Oral Arguments for September 23, 24, 2009

Kentucky Court Report - - - COA 2009 Minutes: September 11, 2009 (Nos. 923-951)

Posted on September 20, 2009
For those who have not check out the Kentucky Court Report lately, here is a post on how we do the minutes now. I have figured out how to easily copy the links and more importantly some of the text directly out of the decisions so that you can get a small taste of what each of the published decisions addressed...

AG: Political Bridge Blog posts re: Kentucky AG Office:

Posted on September 19, 2009
Political Bridge Blog posts re: Kentucky AG Office: Deputy Attorney General of KY Threatens Reporter from South Carolina with Witness Tampering Attorney General Jack Conway Accepted a $50,000 Check From an Organization Associated with OxyContin

Lexington: Lexington balks; gas rate settlement stalls

Posted on September 17, 2009
Lexington balks; gas rate settlement stalls Kentucky.com - Lexington,KY,USA By Andy Mead - amead@herald-leader.com Lexington's Urban County Council, apparently caught off guard by a request to approve a proposed settlement in a natural gas rate case, may have derailed or delayed the settlement...

State News: Nunn's case puts target on violent offenders' gun rights

Posted on September 17, 2009
Nunn's case puts target on violent offenders' gun rights Kentucky.com Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo pledged Wednesday to propose legislation named for Ross that would allow a judge to require those with a domestic violence order against them to wear an ankle bracelet that tracks their whereabouts...

AOC: Administrative Office of the Courts announces operational cuts, abolishes 47 positions to prepare for Judicial Branch budget deficit

Posted on September 17, 2009
Here is more complete information on the earlier post I had regarding AOC layoffs. As the AOC faces a nearly $35 million shortfall for 2010, 47 AOC positions in Frankfort have been abolished. The departments affected are Clerk Services, Mediation, Real Property, Records and Statistics, and Training...

News: More Kentucky Women Elected to Office than Ever Before, More Progress is Needed

Posted on September 15, 2009
More Kentucky Women Elected to Office than Ever Before, More Progress is Needed (Frankfort, KY) Kentucky women continue to increase their numbers in elected office, although the Commonwealth still trails the rest of the country according to a report issued today by Secretary of State Trey Grayson...

COA 2009 Minutes: September 4, 2009 (Nos. 892-923)

Posted on September 13, 2009
COA 2009 Minutes: September 4, 2009 (Nos. 892-923)

State News: Gillispie says he checked into rehab

Posted on September 12, 2009
From CJ:Report: Gillispie says he checked into rehab A Houston television station is reporting that former Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie said he has checked into an alcohol-related rehabilitation program following his arrest on a drunken-driving charge last month.

Courts: Judge Finds Young Defrauded Investors

Posted on September 12, 2009
Judge Finds Young Defrauded Investors Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wingate issued an order finding that Anthony L. Young and Young Oil Corp. committed fraud and violated the Kentucky Securities Act. The case against Young was brought by the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)...

Lawyers: CJ Feature Story on Attorney Angela Ford and her fight for Fen Phen Victims against the Diet Drug Lawyers - Cunningham, Gallion and Mills

Posted on September 11, 2009
Here's a Courier Journal story by Andrew Wolfson featuring Angela Ford and her efforts at protecting her clients who were victimized by the Diet Drug Lawyers case: Attorney toppled diet-drug case Goliaths Monday Sep 7, 2009 She stands only 5-foot-3 and says she weighs ?just north of 100 pounds...

Local News: "After 10 years, Jessica Dishon's family still seeks justice in Bullitt teen's murder"

Posted on September 11, 2009
From Courier Journal: After 10 years, Jessica Dishon's family still seeks justice in Bullitt teen's murder By Emily Hagedorn ? ehagedorn@courier-journal.com ? September 10, 2009The files detailing the investigation of Jessica Dishon's murder sit in neat piles in a cinder-block room at the Bullitt County Sheriff's Office.

Louisville Metro Considering Crackdown on Saggy Pants

Posted on September 11, 2009
Interesting Courier Journal story on local Lou Metro council resolution is as follows re: droopy pants. To help start off the debate i refer to an image on the left from Flint Michigan on the degree of violations and efforts at establishing objective standards:Louisville Metro Council votes against saggy pants For what it's worth, the Louisville Metro Council took a symbolic vote Thursday night against droopy pants...

News: Recent Law-related Stories from Around the Commonwealth

Posted on September 11, 2009
Lawsuit could halt bridges project Preservation organizations' lawsuit could halt progress on a project already years behind schedule. Pastor won't comment on ordaining sex offender Advocates for victims of sexual abuse are protesting plans by a local church to ordain a registered sex offender Sunday...

State News: Attorney General Conway Announces $2.3 Billion Settlement With Pfizer

Posted on September 11, 2009
Attorney General Conway Announces $2.3 Billion Settlement With Pfizer By Allison Gardner Martin Communications Director 502-696-5651 (office) on Office of the Attorney General Pfizer to pay Kentucky $5.4 Million for Medicaid Fraud, Consumer Protection violations

Recent appointments for judgeships: Williams, Edwards, Wilcox, Holton, Leach Huddleston

Posted on September 11, 2009
FRANKFORT, Ky. ? Governor Steve Beshear today announced the following judicial appointments to serve until the general election on Nov 2, 2010. Gov. Beshear has appointed the Honorable Squire Needham Williams III, as Circuit Judge for the 48th Judicial Circuit, Division 3, Family Court, consisting of Franklin County...

Judges: Bell, Castillo, Poindexter Nominees for District Court Judgeship in Cumberland and Monroe Counties

Posted on September 11, 2009
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., today announced nominees to fill the vacant District Court judgeship in the 60th Judicial District, which serves Cumberland and Monroe counties...

COA 2009 Minutes: August 28, 2009 (Nos. 856-881)

Posted on September 07, 2009
COA 2009 Minutes: August 28, 2009 (Nos. 856-881) COA 2009 Minutes: August 28, 2009 (Nos. 856-881) 26 decisions 5 published PUBLISHED DECISIONS WITH LINKS TO FULL TEXT 859 Howell v. Commonwealth REVERSING BEFORE: MOORE AND WINE, JUDGES; HENRY,1 SENIOR JUDGE...

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