For the first time in Alaska, there will be a joint tribal-state court. A Kenaitze tribal judge will sit side-by-side with a state judge and have equal say in decisions.
Crime & Courts
Sen. Murkowski spotlights civic heroes at AFN
“My list of heroes includes friends in the Interior and across the state who seek justice for the Fairbanks Four,” Murkowski told the convention.
Judge sides with trapper, but doesn’t award damages
Even though Judge Thomas Nave finds Kathleen Turley liable, he states John Forrest failed to prove his damages during the small claims case.
AFN calls on Walker to free the Fairbanks Four
The first day of the 49th annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage featured hundreds of attendees yelling their support for four men who say they have wronged by the justice system.
Update: Judge sides with trapper, but doesn’t award damages
“When you read it, please keep in mind the fact that it will represent what the law requires. It will not represent any notions of approval or disapproval on my part of trapping,” said Judge Thomas Nave.
Haines man indicted on sexual abuse of a minor felonies
After a lengthy investigation, a Haines man has been indicted with eight felony charges involving sexual abuse and online enticement of a minor.
New drug reduces heroin cravings, may reduce recidivism
“Keeping them on the Vivitrol calms down the brain so that they’re not constantly thinking about where’s that next hit coming from,” says family nurse practitioner Jyll Green.
Fairbanks Four investigators testify, point to languishing evidence
Two Alaska State Troopers hired in September 2013 to reinvestigate the 1997 John Hartman murder case testified in state court in Fairbanks on Monday.
Juneau organizer hosts discussion on addiction, recent deaths
The public is invited to share stories about addiction and discuss solutions at Wednesday night’s Community of Compassion gathering.
Trapper and hiker take the stand in first day of small claims trial
Monday’s small claims case between a trapper and a trap springer was supposed to last an hour, but after about two and half hours in District Court, it’s stretching into a second day.