News from October 2020
Cates campaign accepts contributions from firm representing accused child rapist; Cates says Overstreet 'has no integrity' for ads defending his record
FIFTH DISTRICT – While Supreme Court candidate Judy Cates accuses opponent David Overstreet of releasing a child rapist, her campaign takes money from the firm that won his release.
Case activity for James Osborne vs Williamson County Jail on Oct. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James Osborne against Nurse and Williamson County Jail on Oct. 26.
Meyer defends no-bid Fidlar contracts, seeks reimbursement under CARES Act; Board members question transparency and available funds
Madison County Recorder Amy Meyer said she acted “in good faith” when she signed off on two no-bid contracts with Fidlar Technologies for more than $439,000 without notifying the county board in order to seek reimbursement under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Oct. 20: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "442 civil rights: jobs" cases
The following cases categorized as "442 civil rights: jobs" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Edison Hester vs Federal Bureau of Prisons on Oct. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Edison Hester against A. Knibil, Asociate Warden Santiago, C / O Rogers, C / O Wedtka, Capt. Gore, Case Manager Wiegman, Cedric Sykes, Counselor Seley, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Marcie Nagle and Patrick Sears on Oct. 26.
Case activity for Reginald Jones vs Frank Lawrence on Oct. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Reginald Jones against Anthony Wils, Frank Lawrence, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, John Doe 4, John Joe 3, Joseph Childers, Kely Maue, Krista Alsup, Kyle Hes and Montgomery Waterman on Oct. 26.
Flint lawyer wants big firms negotiating $600M water crisis settlement stripped of power
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Legal Newsline) – Prominent personal injury firms should lose their leadership positions in the Flint, Mich., water crisis litigation, a lawyer involved in the litigation is arguing as he complains they are trying to "corner the market" on compensation to boost their fees.
St. Clair County foreclosures Oct. 19-22
There were five foreclosures in St. Clair County Oct. 19-22.
Oct. 20: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "360 p.i.: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "360 p.i.: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
St. Clair County real estate Jul. 27-31
A Belleville mobile home park sold for $4,253,935 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jul. 27-31.
Case activity for Thomas Ryan Hopkins vs Macellan Integrated Services, Inc. on Oct. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas Ryan Hopkins against Macellan Integrated Services, Inc. on Oct. 26.
Madison County real estate Sep. 14-18
A Troy residence sold for $1,225,937 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Sep. 14-18.
Case activity for Dr. Richard L. Thalman vs John Does 1-10 on Oct. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dr. Richard L. Thalman against ECHO Health Inc. and John Does 1-10 on Oct. 26.
Madison County civil docket Nov. 2-6
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Nov, 2-6.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Oct. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Oct. 20 in the suits below:
Kwayera Jackson prosecutor: Madison County SAO abandoned duty in failing to object to killer's early release
Uhe deserted baby Kwayera and his family and further tried to cover it up. Let the voters of Madison County decide if such actions are those of a good leader for our justice system
Who dropped the clemency ball in SAO? Brave jurors who convicted deserve answer
I was State’s Attorney and an assistant State’s Attorney for about 20 years. During that time, I prosecuted dozens of murderers, rapists and drug dealers in over 30 jury trials. Almost every time I asked Madison County juries to convict these criminals they did so, fearlessly stepping up to the plate with courage and sincerity.
Cates' shameful assault on Justices Wharton, Overstreet and Barberis
Judy Cates is running aggressive, inappropriate and very misleading campaign advertisements against Supreme Court nominee Justice David Overstreet through TV, printed, and radio accusing him of allowing a child sex offender to freely roam our communities making them unsafe.
Daiber says he'll save taxpayers money by cutting his salary, benefits and other positions; Prenzler says his ideas 'make no sense'
In the final days of campaign 2020, the race for Madison County chairmanship has candidates sharpening contrasts and reiterating their positions.
Dishonest attack on Tom Haine is shameful
Recently, a political ad was released which took aim at my brother, Republican State’s Attorney candidate Tom Haine, by attacking his military career, as well as the 40 years of public service by my father, retired State Senator, William Haine.