criminal law

Judge: Morrisroe’s refusal of blood test is admissible
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Dec 14, 2016
A judge has denied a request to limit some drug- and alcohol-related testimony in the upcoming trial of the Marshburg man accused of killing 20-year-o...
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State troopers threatened in two Elk County incidents
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RICHARD LECKER III Era Correspondent richardlecker3@gmail.com 
Dec 13, 2016
ST. MARYS — Ridgway-based state police troopers found themselves in dangerous situations recently as four troopers were assaulted while responding to ...
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Superior Court denies appeal in rape case
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Dec 13, 2016
The state Superior Court has denied the appeal of a former Smethport man serving at least 40 years in prison for rape. Randy Waid, 52, is currently in...
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Such evil as this
Editorial
KATHLEEN PARKER 
Dec 12, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A deep stillness settled over the federal courtroom as graphic photos were shown of the nine people murdered last year at Mother Em...
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Lindsey to serve 2-4 years in state prison
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RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Dec 10, 2016
Barry Lindsey, a man accused of posing as a lawyer in McKean County, will serve two to four years in state prison. Lindsey, 63, whose address is liste...
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Motions for relief filed by Smethport man denied
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RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
Dec 10, 2016
SMETHPORT — Motions for post-conviction relief filed by a Smethport man serving a lengthy prison sentence for rape and assault were denied Friday in M...
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