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November 30, 2007
Dickie Scruggs says he will continue with Katrina insurance cases
Scruggs says he will continue with Katrina insurance cases “The unfortunate events of yesterday do not necessarily mean there’s going to be a change in the team that’s prosecuting (Scruggs’) cases,” said attorney Joey Langston, who represents Scruggs’ firm but isn’t an employee. “They have invested an enormous amount of time and effort in these…
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November 30, 2007
How Scruggs Case Came Together
How Scruggs Case Came Together The Mississippi state court judge who prosecutors say was offered a bribe in a case involving high-profile plaintiffs’ attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs said he experienced a “shock that I can’t put into words” when first approached. In an interview recounting the episode, Judge Henry Lackey said the overture came from…
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November 30, 2007
Scruggs indictment, day two
Scruggs indictment, day two Jeralyn Merritt at TalkLeft writes that Judge Lackey “presumably [agreed] to tape his calls with the defendants. I suspect the F.B.I. also got a wiretap on Scruggs’ or his co-defendants’ phones, since there are several calls described in the Indictment that don’t involve Judge Lackey. Getting a wiretap on a law…
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November 30, 2007
Katrina lawyer at the eye of a storm
Katrina lawyer at the eye of a storm This week, the lawyer was indicted by a federal grand jury, accused of attempting to bribe a state judge presiding over a lawsuit involving millions of dollars in legal fees. He and four other defendants, including his lawyer son, could face up to 75 years in prison…
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November 30, 2007
New Blog on MS-3rd
Ann Ellis Simmons has started a new blog on the MS-3rd race. Visit it at http://missthirddistrict.blogspot.com/
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November 30, 2007
ICLAWBLOG – Great Recap on Dickie Scruggs Situation
Our friend, David Rossamiller, at Insurance Coverage Law Blog has a great recap today. Insurance Coverage Law Blog 11/29/7
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November 30, 2007
WSJLAWBLOG – Letter Says Dickie Scruggs Withdrawing From All Katrina Litigation
Letter Says Scruggs Withdrawing From All Katrina Litigation The cite Don Barrett’s letter to the court. Wall Street Journal Law Blog 11/29/7
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November 30, 2007
Hillary Clinton Drops Dickie Scruggs Fundraiser
Clinton presidential campaign drops Scruggs fundraiser A Dec. 15 fundraiser at the Oxford home of attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs for the presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and featuring former President Bill Clinton has been canceled, a campaign official said Thursday. “In light of new developments we have canceled the event,” said Blake Zeff,…
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November 29, 2007
FEMA reimbursement sought
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/29/7 Harrison County officials have written members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation asking for help in getting FEMA to reimburse $12 million for Hurricane Katrina cleanup. An internal probe by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in 2006 questioned nearly $9 million worth of debris on public rights of way and nearly $3 million on…
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November 29, 2007
Council approves Jackson payroll
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/29/7 Pay for Jackson’s nearly 2,500 city workers is no longer in limbo. The Jackson City Council approved the payroll Wednesday, two days after members were at an impasse over including raises for Mayor Frank Melton’s Police Department promotions. The promotions are included in the payroll.
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November 29, 2007
Oxford lawyer indicted
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/29/7 Multimillionaire Mississippi lawyer Dickie Scruggs, portrayed in a 1999 Hollywood film about his legal fight against the tobacco industry, is facing federal charges of conspiring to bribe a judge handling $26.5 million in attorney fees related to Hurricane Katrina claims. Not long after drawing applause for allowing University of Mississippi officials to…
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November 29, 2007
State lawmaker under fire over Ala. company cleanup
The Clarion-Ledger, 11/29/7 Seven years after Sen. Jack Gordon agreed to solve environmental problems at a oil plant he owned in Alabama, state officials there are asking the federal government for help enforcing clean-up efforts. Bessemer Petroleum Co. Inc. has not complied with a consent order that Gordon, one of Mississippi’s most powerful lawmakers, signed,…
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Supreme Court clears way for Crawford execution
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi Child Protective Services partners with Sunnybrook Children’s Home to license more foster parents
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September 12, 2025
A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting
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Frank Corder
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September 12, 2025
HII announces partnership with shipyards in multiple states to meet increased demand by U.S. Navy
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Daniel Tyson
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September 11, 2025
Domtar shuttering Grenada paper mill, impacting more than 150 employees
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 11, 2025
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
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September 12, 2025
Mississippi’s “Literary Lawn Party” returns this weekend
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Alistair Begg
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September 12, 2025
Who shall dwell on Your holy hill?
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Laura Lee Leathers
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September 11, 2025
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: The Handpie Guy
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Kimberly Ross
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September 11, 2025
Misapplied rage permeates throughout modern society
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Russ Latino
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September 10, 2025
The assassination of Charlie Kirk presents a turning point opportunity
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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