Fernando Padron, a U.S. citizen with no prior convictions, was held in a South Texas jail for nine months without court appearance or legal representation after being accused of theft. In the dysfunctional Maverick County court system, poor defendants facing minor charges often lack lawyers and endure lengthy jail stays without charges filed. Despite efforts to reform the system, Mr. Padron’s ordeal continues as he remains in jail for 20 months awaiting resolution of his case.
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2 rescued after Long Island Sound plane crash: Officials
Long Island Plane Crash RescuesOn Sunday morning, two individuals were rescued after their private Piper PA-32 plane crashed into Long Island Sound near Tweed New Haven Airport, Connecticut, around 10:30 a.m., as reported by the FAA and U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard dispatched a 45-foot boat to the crash site near the Thimble Islands, successfully rescuing the occupants, who were in stable condition and later taken to Stony Creek Pier for medical care. The...
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