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Schizophrenia-Afflicted Man Jailed After Assaulting Police Officer in Irish Courthouse

Castlebar, Ireland — A 38-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia, Domhnall Cosgrave, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after assaulting a Garda officer by pulling her hair out during a court proceeding. The incident took place on April 18, 2024, at the Castlebar courthouse. Cosgrave, who has a history of mental health issues and chronic cannabis use, was involved in the violent altercation in full view of a judge. He forcibly grabbed Garda Katie …

Gunman at Large After Fatal Shooting Outside Waterbury Courthouse

Waterbury, Connecticut – Authorities are currently searching for the individual responsible for the fatal shooting of a man outside the Waterbury courthouse. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning shortly after the victim had concluded his court proceedings. Attorney Loannis Kaloidis from Kaloidis Law Firm described the sequence of events that transpired on that fateful morning. He and his client had just addressed the judge, securing a new court date before parting ways. While Kaloidis …

Family of Murdered Moore County Woman Calls for Justice as Vigil is Held at Courthouse

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C. – The family of Allisha Watts, a murdered Moore County woman, gathered for a vigil in front of the Montgomery County courthouse Tuesday. They are seeking justice for Watts, whose body was found a month after she was killed last July while visiting her boyfriend, James Dunmore, in Charlotte. According to family and friends, investigators have not found any new evidence in the case, leaving them frustrated. However, officials have yet to …

Longueuil Courthouse Urged to Install Metal Detectors After Violent Attack, Focus on Safety

Calls for increased safety measures have arisen in Longueuil, Quebec, following a violent attack at the courthouse. The incident has prompted discussions about the need for metal detectors to enhance security and prevent future similar incidents. The violent attack sparked concerns about the safety of the courthouse and the people who visit it. Some are advocating for the installation of metal detectors at the courthouse entrance to screen visitors for any potential weapons before entering …

Calls for Increased Courthouse Safety in Quebec Following Violent Armed Attack

Longueuil, Quebec is facing growing calls to increase safety measures in their courthouses after a violent armed attack resulted in an interpreter being sent to the hospital. The suspect in the attack is now facing attempted murder charges, as reported by Global’s Gloria Henriquez. The incident has sparked concerns about the security and safety of courthouses in the area. The violent attack at the Longueuil courthouse has raised questions about the measures in place to …

Man leaps over bench to attack judge during sentencing in Nevada courthouse

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – During a sentencing hearing in a Las Vegas courtroom, a man named Deobra Redden, 30, launched a violent attack on Judge Mary Kay Holthus after being denied probation. Redden, who pleaded guilty to attempted violence with significant bodily damage, leaped over the courtroom bench and attacked the judge, resulting in a chaotic and violent scene. Video footage of the incident quickly went viral on social media, showing Redden jumping over the …