Crime Victim Advocate Sues Norman County Officials in Civil Lawsuit

Heather Kirby ADA, MN (nomadnews.i234.me) – Heather Kirby, the former crime victims advocate for Norman County, Minnesota, has taken legal action against the county’s top officials, alleging negligence and retaliation. Kirby’s federal civil lawsuit targets the sheriff, deputies, county prosecutor, and commissioners. Kirby asserts that the Sheriff’s Office failed to enforce protection orders, leaving abused… Continue reading Crime Victim Advocate Sues Norman County Officials in Civil Lawsuit

Officials at Grand Forks County Correctional Center Alarmed by Recidivism Trends

GRAND FORKS, ND (nomadnews.i234.me) – In an unprecedented turn of events, every individual booked into the Grand Forks County Correctional Center on Wednesday had previously been incarcerated there, highlighting a worrisome pattern of recidivism. Administrator Bret Burkholder expressed deep concern over the rising rates of repeat offenders, signaling a troubling trend in the criminal justice… Continue reading Officials at Grand Forks County Correctional Center Alarmed by Recidivism Trends