obstruction of justice
Coverage of obstruction of justice in the Nexus archive.
- Radio DJ “Shaggy” confirms he is no longer on Z104
Brandon "Shaggy" Stokes announced his departure from Z104 radio station, following a 25-year tenure in Norfolk. His separation from the station occurred after he received sentencing for DUI and obstruction of justice.
- Utah man arrested in connection with death of his foster child in Beauregard Parish
Alberto Marin, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is charged with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of 18-month-old Melanie Trahan in Beauregard Parish. The incident occurred on Sunday.
- DCFS: 18-month-old in state custody less than a month before death
An 18-month-old girl, Melanie Trahan, who was in state custody since June 25, was hospitalized on July 21 with brain injuries and later died. Her foster father, Alberto Marin, was arrested for second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. The Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is conducting an internal review of its foster care procedures.
- Foster father arrested in toddler’s death
An 18-month-old girl, Melanie Trahan, was hospitalized on July 21 and later died on July 26. Her foster father, Alberto Marin, was arrested on July 30 on charges of second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. Digital evidence obtained by detectives led to the arrest, and Melanie had brain hemorrhaging in various stages of healing.
- Teenager appears in court after deadly Morganton shooting
A teenager, Kevon Mack, appeared in court after a deadly shooting in Morganton. Police responded to gunfire near downtown Morganton, where a victim was found injured, and three others were charged with obstruction of justice related to the case.
- 4 people, including pastor and wife, charged in church sex offender case
Four individuals, including a pastor and his wife, were charged in a case involving a registered sex offender working at a Christian academy in South Carolina. The sex offender, Warren Perry, was prohibited from contact with minors but was found working at the academy, leading to charges of obstruction of justice and conspiracy against the accused.
- Murder suspect arrested after going to police department to file stolen vehicle report
A murder suspect was arrested in Louisiana after arriving at a police station to report a stolen vehicle. The suspect, Colby Parker, was linked to the homicide of Jermaric Andrus, whose body was found in a field. Parker was charged with second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and unlawful disposal of remains.
- Murder suspect arrested after going to police department to file stolen vehicle report
A murder suspect was arrested in Louisiana after arriving at a police station to report a stolen vehicle. Jermaric Andrus, 27, was found dead in a field, and Colby Parker, 28, was already a person of interest. Parker was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and other offenses.
- Lying LA sheriff’s deputy who worked as muscle for crypto ‘godfather’ learns fate
Scott Allen Simpkins, an LA sheriff’s deputy, was sentenced to 18 months for obstruction of justice after lying about working as muscle for a crypto 'godfather'.
- Judge upholds conviction of former judge who helped immigrant evade ICE
A federal judge upheld the obstruction of justice conviction of former judge Hannah Dugan for helping a man evade immigration officers. Dugan resigned from Milwaukee County Circuit Court after her conviction.
- Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
A federal judge upheld the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for obstructing justice by helping an immigrant evade ICE agents. The case tested responses to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with legal arguments over whether ICE's actions constituted a 'pending proceeding.' The judge ruled against overturning the conviction, citing ICE's planned operation.
- Officer's romantic outings in patrol car lead to trouble, naughty cruise sets sail & unconventional attraction
A police officer in Franklin County, North Carolina, was fired and arrested for allegedly having sex in his patrol car and discarding his body camera in a lake to conceal the incident. The officer, Samuel Marcum, faces charges including obstruction of justice and making false official statements.
- New Hampshire Business Owner Sentenced for Obstruction of Justice
A New Hampshire business owner was sentenced in federal court in Boston for attempting to obstruct a grand jury investigation involving her brother, Dean Tran. The case centers on interference with a grand jury probe linked to Tran, who is referenced as a former Massachusetts State Senator in the article.
- Ex-deputy accused of short-circuiting murder trial now faces obstruction charge
A former Lamoille County deputy sheriff was indicted on three felony charges, including obstruction of justice and false swearing, related to alleged misconduct during a murder trial. The case involves Seth Brunell, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after claims of improper questioning by the deputy during transport to court.
- Former Correctional Officer Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Conspiracy, Obstruction of Justice Charges Related to Unlawful Beating of Inmate
Jermaine Sturgis was sentenced to 33 months in prison for conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to an inmate's beating. He was a lieutenant at Eastern Correctional Institution in Maryland when the incident occurred.
- Gingrich says Clinton impeachment a ‘mistake’: ‘Real problem wasn’t Lewinsky’
Former Speaker Newt Gingrich stated that impeaching former President Bill Clinton was a 'mistake' and argued the real issue was not his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Clinton was impeached in 1998 by the House for perjury and obstruction of justice but was later acquitted by the Senate.
- Former Dodgers star Yasiel Puig joins a semi-pro baseball team while facing up to 15 years in prison
Former MLB star Yasiel Puig has signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League, a semi-pro team, while facing up to 15 years in prison for obstruction of justice and lying to investigators about his involvement in an illegal sports gambling operation. Puig, who faded from MLB prominence after a 2013 breakout, admitted to $280,000 in gambling losses and is scheduled for sentencing on May 26.