Defense attorney, Baldwin City prosecutor announces run for Douglas County DA
Dakota Loomis, a Lawrence defense attorney and the Baldwin City prosecutor, has announced his plans to run as a Democrat for Douglas County district attorney.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Jury acquits man charged in beating death of Lawrence man
A jury on Thursday found Chadwick E. Potter not guilty of second-degree murder in the death last summer of 62-year-old David Sullivan.
Andrea Albright/Lawrence Times
Testimony focuses on crime scene during first day of trial in beating death of Lawrence man
A Lawrence paramedic described the victim’s condition during the first testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a 62-year-old Lawrence man last summer.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Prosecutors dismiss rape case against ex-KU basketball player, citing ‘insufficient evidence’
The Douglas County district attorney’s office has dismissed a rape charge against a former University of Kansas basketball player.
Some drivers given incorrect court dates on traffic tickets, DA’s office says
Drivers who got citations from the Kansas Highway Patrol and who were given court dates to appear in Douglas County District Court this Friday, Dec. 29, received the wrong date.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County organizations to receive nearly $570K to support crime survivors
Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday that nearly $570,000 in grant funds have been awarded to five Douglas County organizations to bolster support for crime victims and survivor services.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Jury trial for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence boy postponed to spring 2024
The jury trial for a Lawrence teen charged in the shooting death of a Lawrence boy will be postponed more than three months as the defense awaits lab reports.
Lawrence school board approves partnerships on truancy prevention program, restorative justice
The Lawrence school board on Monday approved two legal agreements: one that launches a partnership for a truancy prevention program, and another that establishes a partnership for a third party to facilitate some restorative justice agreements.
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Lawrence school board to consider partnerships on truancy, restorative justice
The Lawrence school board on Monday will look to solidify an MOU with county agencies to prevent truancy, as well as a new partnership for a third party to facilitate restorative justice agreements.
Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Defense attorney questions Douglas County Sheriff’s Office’s handling of privileged calls
A defense attorney on Monday further questioned a lieutenant with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office about violating attorney-client privilege by recording calls between jail inmates and their attorneys, insinuating negligence.
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