BAL HARBOUR, Fla. (AP) — In this upscale seaside village of about 2,500 permanent residents, the main challenges for Bal Harbour’s 30-member police force are thefts from its high-end shopping mall, speeders along Florida’s famed A1A highway and vehicle break-ins. But the department managed to rake in millions of dollars in forfeited drug proceeds by Keep Reading…
On Wednesday, May 8, the South Carolina Supreme Court ended a historic battle in the six-year war over the multi-million dollar estate of music legend James Brown. Four petitions had been filed following the Court’s February 27 decision to overturn a 2008 settlement deal by former Attorney General (AG) Henry McMaster. On Wednesday the Court Keep Reading…
Ninety-one-year-old Sophie Paulos spent three months and more than $30,000 proving to court officials that she was competent enough to run her own life. Two of her daughters had told a local judge that they suspected Paulos was being financially exploited by family members. They said they were worried about her health. They questioned whether Keep Reading…
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A Kissimmee attorney who was disbarred for ripping off an elderly couple is now facing federal charges for a similar scheme Tuesday night. Channel 9′s Jeff Deal spoke with the woman who tipped off authorities about Linda Littlefield, and asked if there are tougher charges for people who prey on the elderly Keep Reading…
LAWRENCE — After months of no shows, claims of illness and hospitalizations, retired Lawrence police officer William Hale showed up for his arraignment on forgery and larceny charges in Lawrence District Court yesterday. The 33-year Lawrence police officer is accused of stealing nearly $70,000 from Elizabeth Lacey, an elderly Andover Street woman known to friends Keep Reading…
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