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Willoughby nominated again for Juneau Superior Court vacancy
Gov. Bill Walker initially selected attorney Julie Willoughby for a previous vacancy in July. But he rescinded his appointment in a controversy over Willoughby’s writings for her client in a sexual abuse case.
New Superior Court Judge Amy Gurton Mead takes oath, dons robe in ceremony
A formal ceremony was held Oct. 26 for the former Juneau city attorney. The new Superior Court judge was sworn in officially back in late August.
Appeals court rejects challenge to 1996 Yakutat homicide conviction
Robert Dean Kowalski had argued jurors should not have heard evidence of another fatal shooting in Montana.
Judge plans to dismiss felony PFD fraud charges filed against former Fisheries Board nominee
Roland Maw was facing twelve felony charges of theft and unsworn falsification related to applying for and receiving permanent fund dividends between 2009 and 2014.
Convicted Juneau church arsonist to spend another three years in prison
During a hearing in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Robert Huber, 36, had his probation revoked and was ordered to spend another three years in prison.
Sitka lawyer appointed as judge, vetting of applicants for Juneau bench underway
Public defender Jude Pate selected by Gov. Bill Walker to succeed retiring Sitka Superior Court Judge David George. Ten lawyers have applied to succeed retiring Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez.
Former Juneau real estate agent ordered to pay back stolen $28K, apologizes
Rosalinda Ainza, 35, worked as a property manager for Coldwell Banker Race Realty and stole money intended for the firm’s property management trust account.
With two Juneau judges retiring, court system seeks change to relieve bottleneck
Juneau District Court Judge Thomas Nave and Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez are both retiring on June 29.
Police shooting victim pleads guilty to reduced charges
Jeremie Shaun Tinney, 39, was sentenced to 220 days in prison and fined $3,000 for failing to stop for a peace officer, driving while intoxicated, and assault during the Dec. 3, 2016, incident.