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Unprecedented Fines Handed Down in Ottawa Courtroom Following Deadly Explosion at Eastway Tank, Pump & Meter

Ottawa, Canada – Legal experts are hailing the recent court ruling against Eastway Tank, Pump & Meter and its owner Neil Greene as a significant turning point in workplace safety. The fines imposed on the company and its owner have been described as unprecedented by Cheryl Edwards, a partner at Matthews Dinsdale & Clark LLP. The decision, delivered by Justice Mitch Hoffman in an Ottawa courtroom, saw Eastway and Greene facing fines totaling $850,000. Eastway …

Man Claims Self-Defense in Deadly Road Rage Case as Autopsy Photos Stir Emotions in Courtroom

Summit County, Ohio – New details emerged on Monday regarding a fatal road rage incident that resulted in the death of George Jensen. The accused, Dacerrei Kinard, claims self-defense in the case. According to Summit County medical examiner Dr. Robert Shott, Jensen died from a gunshot wound to his back. The tragic event took place last May on I-76 in Norton, where Kinard allegedly fired the fatal shot at Jensen during a confrontation. During the …

Man convicted of brutal murder attacked in courtroom by victim’s stepfather

SIMI VALLEY, California – A man convicted and sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend was attacked in the courtroom by the victim’s stepfather before he was led away. Euren Balbuena, 33, was convicted in November of the 2020 murder of then-31-year-old Zaira Patino-Trejo. Balbuena stabbed Patino-Trejo over 30 times in front of her mother, Ariana Avetisyan, whom he also slashed in the head. During Avetisyan’s victim impact statement, her husband suddenly lunged …

Harris County Judges Address Safety Concerns After Nevada Courtroom Attack

HOUSTON – A Nevada judge was attacked with more charges to face when he returns to court, resulting in minor injuries for the judge and the hospitalization of a courtroom marshal. In response to this violent incident, Harris County judges are addressing concerns about courtroom safety. Harris County Justice of the Peace Judge Joe Stephens, who chairs the Security Committee for area justice courts, highlighted the critical need for enhanced safety measures following the 2017 …

Defendant’s Courtroom Attack on Nevada Judge Turns Sentencing into Chaos

LAS VEGAS — A defendant in a felony battery case caused chaos in a Nevada courtroom during his sentencing, resulting in a violent brawl with court officials and attorneys. The incident was captured on video, showing the defendant launching himself over the judge’s bench and grabbing her, leading to a bloody struggle. The defendant, Deobra Delone Redden, was subsequently jailed on $54,000 bail and faces new charges, including extortion and coercion with force. The charges …

Nevada Judge Targeted in Brazen Courtroom Attack

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A shocking incident took place in a Nevada courtroom when a judge was attacked by a defendant during a hearing. The unexpected assault left the judge with injuries and sparked concerns about security and safety in courtrooms. The defendant, identified as a 32-year-old man, reportedly lunged at the judge while being escorted out of the courtroom by court officers. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it has raised questions …

Defendant Physically Assaults Nevada Judge During His Own Trial in Courtroom Outburst

LAS VEGAS, NV – A defendant in a Nevada courtroom unleashed a violent attack on a judge during his trial, shocking those in attendance. The incident occurred at the Clark County Courthouse as the defendant, who was facing trial for unknown charges, suddenly lunged at the judge in an apparent fit of rage. The courtroom was thrown into chaos as security personnel quickly intervened to subdue the defendant and protect the judge. The motive for …

Man violently attacks judge in Nevada courtroom during sentencing, caught on video.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Video footage from inside a Nevada courtroom captured the shocking moment when a man launched himself at Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Halthus and violently attacked her on the bench during a sentencing hearing. The incident occurred just as Judge Halthus was preparing to hand down a sentence to Deobra Redden, a three-time felon facing charges of attempted battery with substantial bodily harm. Redden, 30, could be heard yelling …