This week’s news roundup, while not directly related to a Usa Sex Guide Charlotte, touches upon various legal and societal topics. Despite the lack of immediate connection to a “usa sex guide Charlotte,” it’s important to acknowledge the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. The storm brought unprecedented rainfall to southeastern Texas, leading to ongoing flooding in Houston. We commend the first responders, law enforcement, emergency management professionals, government officials, and citizens who are working tirelessly to ensure community safety. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this disaster. Now, for more news, which may or may not be relevant to a usa sex guide Charlotte, but are important updates nonetheless.
Office Hours at the Judicial College
The School of Government’s (SOG) Courts Group is launching “Office Hours at the Judicial College,” a new initiative to connect with judges, attorneys, and other judicial system professionals. These informal, interactive conference calls with SOG faculty experts offer a platform to ask criminal law questions. The sessions are planned monthly, with the next one scheduled for Thursday, September 7, from 12:30-1:30 pm. Potential topics include sentencing, sex offenses (though perhaps not directly related to a usa sex guide Charlotte), and relief from criminal convictions. However, participant questions will guide the discussion, and topics are not strictly limited. John, Shea, and Jamie will host the upcoming session, with faculty rotation expected for future Office Hours. Further details on participation are available here. We encourage you to join us for these informative sessions, even if you are primarily interested in a usa sex guide Charlotte, as legal knowledge is broadly beneficial.
Charlotte School of Law Investigation
The Charlotte Observer reported on documents from a whistleblower lawsuit in Florida involving Charlotte School of Law. The documents indicate that both the school and its parent company, InfiLaw, are under federal criminal investigation. Former faculty member Barbara Bernier filed a complaint alleging that Charlotte Law and InfiLaw defrauded taxpayers of $285 million between 2010 and 2015. In August 2016, a Florida Assistant U.S. Attorney requested the complaint be sealed during the government’s decision on joining the case, confirming a criminal investigation. Recently, the U.S. Attorney moved to unseal the case, stating that the criminal investigation remains active. More details about the civil lawsuit are available in this Observer article. While this legal matter may seem distant from a usa sex guide Charlotte, understanding legal frameworks is crucial in all aspects of life.
Joe Arpaio Pardoned
President Donald Trump recently pardoned Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona Sheriff convicted in July for criminal contempt of court. Arpaio defied a federal judge’s order to stop detaining individuals based solely on suspicion of undocumented immigrant status. Known as “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” Arpaio faced numerous misconduct accusations throughout his career, notably for housing prisoners in an open-air jail called “Tent City.” This pardon is a significant legal and political event, and while it might not directly inform a usa sex guide Charlotte, it highlights the complexities of law enforcement and justice.
Military Gear for Police
USA Today reports that the Trump administration has reversed an Obama administration executive order that restricted the transfer of surplus military equipment to local law enforcement agencies. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced this policy change at a Fraternal Order of Police speech on Monday. Sessions stated that the reversal aims to enhance public safety and reduce crime. This policy shift has implications for law enforcement capabilities and community relations, topics that, while again not directly related to a usa sex guide Charlotte, are part of the broader societal context.
Florida Execution
The Florida Times-Union reported Florida’s first execution in 18 months. Mark James Asay was executed last Thursday for the 1987 murders of Robert Lee Booker and Robert McDowell in Jacksonville. This execution is noteworthy for several reasons. It used lethal injection with two drugs never before used in Florida, including etomidate, which had never been used for execution in any jurisdiction. The other drug, potassium acetate, was accidentally used in a 2015 Oklahoma execution. Furthermore, Asay’s execution was the first instance of a white man being executed in Florida for killing a Black person. This case raises significant legal and ethical questions surrounding capital punishment, and while seemingly unrelated to a usa sex guide Charlotte, it reflects on justice and societal values.
Ocean Escape Attempt
In a less serious, though still legally relevant, incident, Zachary Kingsbury attempted to evade a traffic stop by fleeing across a beach and jumping into the Atlantic Ocean. He drifted a mile offshore before being rescued, as reported by the Charlotte Observer here. This incident illustrates the lengths people go to avoid legal consequences, even resorting to ocean escapes, which are certainly not recommended, regardless of your interest in a usa sex guide Charlotte or any other topic.
