Legal News
The latest current legal news story caught many by surprise at the inception of this matter to the press. The legal news circuit is reporting that figure skater Nancy Kerrigan’s brother has been charged with manslaughter in the recent death of their father in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The father, Daniel Kerrigan, was 70-years-old at the time of his passing in January. The legal news circle has reported that, Mark Kerrigan, who is now age 45, had allegedly got into a drunken rage over the use of the house telephone, which was alleged to be a reoccurring battle, and this ultimately lead to the manslaughter charges associated with the father’s death. The legal news circuit has reported that the prosecution in the case is alleging that Mark Kerrigan had grabbed his father by the neck, during an argument, causing a compression fracture in Daniel Kerrigan’s larynx. They allege that this lead to Daniel Kerrigan’s untimely death, to which he was pronounced dead at the hospital. The current legal news surrounding the story is that the manslaughter charges include assault and battery involving an elderly person leading to serious bodily injury. He was released on a $10,000 bail after psychiatric evaluation.
As to the Kerrigan family’s take on the recent indictment of Mark Kerrigan, they have prepared a statement that has just been released. The legal news circuit is reporting that the Kerrigans have released a statement in which they say that the family continues to believe that Mark Kerrigan was not responsible for the death of Daniel Kerrigan. The legal news circuit has reported that the family says that they do not blame anyone in the death of Daniel Kerrigan- he had a preexisting heart condition. He was set to enter a plea at a hearing on Friday, April 9th. The current legal news circuit says that Mark Kerrigan pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter in the case.
One of the current legal news stories that is stirring up a great deal of talk involves the court case surrounding the charges of the third generation, Douglas. Cameron Douglas, age 31, has been charged on drug charges, including the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine. He was also indicted on a smaller charge that followed his initial arrest, after his girlfriend had allegedly, smuggled in heroine through a toothbrush while he was on house arrest. The legal news circuit states that the arrest took place at the Gansevoort, which is an upscale hotel in New York City. He has pleaded guilty to the charges. As to the explanation that Cameron Douglas offered to his guilty plea is that he was asked by a New York contact if he was able to get drugs. From there, the legal news circuit reports that he began supplying the drugs on a regular basis. The legal news circuit also reports that he says that he knows that his actions were wrong. It has been reported that he can potentially face ten years to life in prison. The sentencing date is to be held on Tuesday, April 27th. The current legal news surrounding the case has been the out-pour of statements and letters that ask the judge to be lenient in the sentencing. Such letters and statements are said to come from his grandfather, Kirk Douglass, his father Michael Douglas, his mother Diandra DeMorrell Douglas, and step-mother Catherine Zeta-Jones.
One of the current legal news stories that those within the law community have been eagerly waiting to see how the details would play out is the career of Supreme Court Justice, John Paul Stevens. There have been talks of his retirement within the law community, but many were not so sure as to if this is something that he would choose to do at this point. Well, the current legal news circuit says that the verdict is in. They say that Justice Paul Stevens has officially announced his retirement. John Paul Stevens, 89, has served 35 years as Supreme Court Justice. He was nominated for the seat in December of 1975 by President Gerald Ford. The legal news circuit is stating that the resignation came in the form of a brief letter that was delivered to President Obama. His resignation is set to go into effect after this term of service is complete.
The current legal news circuit has also made mention of a new court case that is set to be under way. The case involves Jon and Kate Gosselin. The one that is alleged to have filed the lawsuit is Jon Gosselin. It has been recently alleged that Jon Gosselin has filed a lawsuit with the court in the custody of the eight children that they share. There is also a mention in the court filing according to the sources in reference to the amount of child support in which he is currently paying. The legal news circuit is also reporting that he would like that aspect of his dealing with his children to be reviewed by the Pennsylvania court, as well. The amount of child support that Jon Gosselin is currently reported to be paying is $21,000 a month. This is under the terms that Kate Gosselin has primary custody of the children. It is reported that part of the court filing by Jon Gosselin states that Kate Gosselin abuses the terms of the custody agreement that they have currently, by not reporting all associated expenses related to their children. Further reports say that Jon Gosselin forewarned that he would potentially file this case because Kate Gosselin was an “absentee parent.” The legal news circuits has stated that Kate Gosselin had issued a response to his claim. It is stated that her statement says that she is a single working mother who provides for her children, despite the opinions of others. It appears to be a trend with the public exposure of their disagreements, dispositions, and legal affairs. One of the major elements that points to this factor are the way in which the details of their divorce trial was constantly released to the public. The current legal news circuits seems to have continued on with this legal trend of interest, thus far.
Also, there is a current legal news story that involves the doctor who cared for Michael Jackson, just before he passed. Dr. Conrad Murphy is being charged by the prosecution with manslaughter, which is alleged to have resulted in the death of the late, great, Michael Jackson. Dr. Conrad Murray is alleged to have administered the drug Propofol to Michael Jackson, not too long before his passing. The trial was just under way, when new news had come to the forefront. The very latest is that the state of California’s Medical Board said that they are slated to begin the procedure of barring Dr. Conrad Murray to practice medicine in the state. This comes not too long after a request by the California Medical Board was made to strip Dr. Conrad Murray of his license to practice, when he was granted a bond. Since the judge had decided that the decision will be finalized in June, the California Medical Board has recently announced that they are going to work in an effort to get the process under way by means of their own applicable process.
The Family Ties child actor, Brian Bonsall just had a recent stint with the law. Brian Bonsall is most noted for playing the role of Andy Keaton in the comedy series, Family Ties. He is also largely known for his lead role in the movie, Blank Check. It has been reported that child actor, had been arrested and charged with felony menacing and 3rd degree assault in the state of Colorado. This particular incident is related to the alleged attack of one of his friends with a stool. It was alleged by the defense that Brian Bonsall did not remember the incident. There were also a few other charges that he had been dealing with, including the failure to appear in court for a previous assault charge involving his girlfriend. He also tested positive for marijuana. Brian Bonsall has just received his sentence for his guilty plea in the corresponding allegations. Brian Bonsall was sentenced to 40 hours of community service, 5 days of a work release program, and 2 years of probation. It is said that Bonsall also agreed to attend substance abuse treatment as recommended by the court.