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Benton County Inmate Accused of Threatening to Chop Up Judge
Benton County Inmate Accused of Threatening to Chop Up Judge
Benton County Inmate Accused of Threatening to Chop Up Judge
TRI-CITIES, Wash. (AP) — A man charged with a courtroom assault is facing new charges for allegedly threatening a Benton County judge after learning he had to wear restraints during future court proceedings. The Tri-City Herald reports that 37-year-old Brandon VanWinkle has pleaded not guilty to the intimidating a judge charge. ...
Attorneys File Brief in Flower Shop Owner’s Appeal
Attorneys File Brief in Flower Shop Owner’s Appeal
Attorneys File Brief in Flower Shop Owner’s Appeal
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — Attorneys for a Richland flower shop owner who lost a lawsuit over her refusal to provide services for a same-sex wedding have filed a brief with the state Supreme Court. The Tri-City Herald reports that the brief addresses some of the arguments made by the state and the American Civil Liberties Union in the case. Lawye...