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Kansas prosecutors reviewing nearly 10,000 pages of documents in Marion newspaper raid
Kansas special prosecutors have received “a detailed synopsis” of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ongoing review of last year’s police raid on the Marion County Record.
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Lawrence Municipal Court receives big haul in school supply drive to reduce ticket fines
A Lawrence Municipal Court initiative that allowed people to pay for $50 worth of traffic tickets with $15 worth of school supplies brought in more than 900 items.
Douglas County DA faces disciplinary complaint for conduct toward judge; DA challenges ex-employee’s role in case
A complaint accuses the Douglas County DA of misconduct for her comments about a judge, including allegedly calling him a sexist and a liar. DA Suzanne Valdez’s attorney is challenging an ex-employee’s involvement in the investigation.
Governor, legislators agree to settle lawsuit for $11.25 million with Kansan exonerated of murder
House and Senate lawmakers and Gov. Laura Kelly agreed Wednesday to settle for $11.25 million a lawsuit brought by exoneree Floyd Bledsoe that accused Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Jefferson County officials of misconduct in a notorious murder case.
Snapchat messages by Lawrence boy’s alleged shooter contained racial slurs, violence, evidence shows
The same day a 14-year-old Lawrence boy was killed, his alleged shooter had been using social media to send messages full of racial slurs and insinuating violence, according to testimony.
Man injured in stabbing in North Lawrence; suspect charged with attempted murder
A man was injured in a stabbing early Friday morning in North Lawrence, according to police. They believe the incident was an ”unprovoked attack.”
Lawrence Municipal Court to kick off night court pilot program
Lawrence Municipal Court next week will roll out a pilot night court program, which will add an early evening docket once a month to create more flexibility for defendants.
Courtroom will be open for teen’s hearing in Lawrence boy’s shooting death
The courtroom will be open when a Douglas County judge determines whether a teen will face trial in a Lawrence boy’s shooting death, but there will be strict rules for those in attendance.
Kansas judge hears first post-Roe challenge to abortion restrictions
Abortion providers are suing over a handful of new and old abortion restrictions they say violate Kansans’ right to abortion. AG Kris Kobach says the rules are necessary.
Four men charged in Lawrence rape of intoxicated woman all to stand trial
A Douglas County judge ruled Friday that all four men accused of raping an intoxicated woman and posting videos of the incident to social media will face a jury trial. The judge said just because the woman has done sex work doesn’t mean people can violate her.
Kansas police who lose their law enforcement license for misconduct can still work in jails
One former Lawrence Police Officer was charged with a crime after pinning his wife to the couch during an argument. He lost his job, but then found work at a jail.