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Deputy DA Seiden no longer working in DA’s office; preliminary hearing in murder case delayed
Joshua Seiden is no longer employed as deputy Douglas County district attorney, and a preliminary hearing in a murder case set for Monday was continued after a closed-door meeting in Douglas County District Court.
In forum, Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney discuss prosecutorial discretion
Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.
Kansas Supreme Court suspends law licenses of state Rep. Maughan, former Rep. Samsel
The Kansas Supreme Court suspended Friday the law licenses of a current and a former member of the Kansas House based on evidence they violated of rules of professional conduct for attorneys.
Jury finds Illinois basketball player not guilty of raping woman at Lawrence bar
After only 90 minutes of deliberation, jurors Thursday afternoon found an Illinois basketball player not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in a Lawrence bar in September.
Family, friends mourn teen killed in shooting in Lawrence
Family members and friends are mourning the death of 17-year-old Isaiah Neal, who was killed in an overnight shooting near 24th and Alabama streets in Lawrence.
KBI says DNA in rape case against Illinois basketball player was inconclusive; defense expert says it excludes defendant
The jury trial of a University of Illinois basketball player accused of raping a woman in a Lawrence bar brought testimony from two of KU’s star players today, along with an analysis of the state’s physical evidence — or lack thereof — in the case.
Man killed in fight in eastern Lawrence
A 43-year-old man is dead following a physical fight Tuesday night in eastern Lawrence.
Popular YouTuber Mr. Beat to discuss U.S. Supreme Court at Raven Book Store event
Matt Beat — known as Mr. Beat to his 1 million YouTube subscribers — will join another academic in conversation about the U.S. Supreme Court and where its decisions might take us in the future during an event Thursday in Lawrence.
Defense questions depth of police investigation during rape trial for Illinois basketball player
Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. may be the one facing a charge of rape in connection with an incident at a Lawrence bar in September, but defense attorneys on Tuesday put the Lawrence Police Department on trial.
Jury trial of Illinois basketball player accused of raping woman at Lawrence bar set to begin Tuesday
Attorneys selected 15 jurors on Monday to hear the case against an Illinois basketball player accused of raping an 18-year-old woman at a local bar in September.