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Kansas faces ‘constitutional crisis’ with rural attorney shortage, Supreme Court justice says
Kansas Supreme Court Justice K.J. Wall said Friday the state is “approaching a constitutional crisis” with a shortage of attorneys in rural areas, and that “equity and justice” are at stake.
Kansas faces ‘constitutional crisis’ with rural attorney shortage, Supreme Court justice says
Kansas Supreme Court Justice K.J. Wall said Friday the state is “approaching a constitutional crisis” with a shortage of attorneys in rural areas, and that “equity and justice” are at stake.
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Brady/Giglio • Rontarus Washington Jr. • Albert Wilson • Justin Spiehs
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Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector
Families want attempted murder charges for Topeka men who shot teens over Trump signs
TOPEKA — Family and supporters of five teenagers involved in a Halloween shooting are calling […]
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence police: Bomb scare was loud carbon monoxide detector
A loud device instructing people to evacuate Kwik Shop near Kasold Drive and Bob Billings […]
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
Police pursuit through Lawrence ends on 31st Street
Two men were taken into custody following a police pursuit Wednesday afternoon in Lawrence. Lawrence […]
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Decision on Rontarus Washington Jr.’s defense attorneys still pending; state files motion to hold them in civil contempt
A judge refrained from ruling on Rontarus Washington Jr.’s defense attorneys’ motions to withdraw once again Wednesday, to allow Washington more time to speak with a third attorney about the situation.
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Alonzo Brooks’ death was a homicide, FBI confirms; ex-coroner for Douglas County had ruled cause undetermined
Testimony of the embattled former coroner for Douglas County will likely face further scrutiny as a 2004 cold case has been determined to be a homicide.
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Protection orders can now be sought online anywhere in Kansas
A new web portal will allow those in need to file for protection orders in any Kansas county online. The goal, in part, is to expand access for those who might not be able to get to a courthouse in person to file paperwork.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Defense counsel will stay on Rontarus Washington Jr. case, for now
Rontarus Washington Jr.’s defense attorneys withdrew from the long-pending case Thursday — but within an […]
Mackenzie Clark/@mclarknews
Prosecutors won’t appeal judge’s decision in Albert Wilson case + FAQs
Douglas County prosecutors are not going to oppose the judge’s ruling that Albert Wilson should get a new trial, they said Tuesday.
Mackenzie Clark
Documents: Douglas County district attorney, chief judge trade statements on jury trials resuming
Douglas County announced Thursday that jury trials would resume in April under a plan that […]
Investigative podcast begins examining case of Kansas College Rapist, asks for tips
The Kansas College Rapist is the subject of Monday’s new episode of The Murder Squad podcast, hosted by true crime journalist Billy Jensen and retired cold case detective Paul Holes.
