So, let’s dive right into it: the headline is Illinois judge denies Paxton’s request to help arrest Texas Democrats. It’s pretty straightforward, but the story behind it is anything but. The crux of the issue is this: Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, wanted Illinois to get involved in bringing back some Texas Democrats who had left the state. But the Illinois judge wasn’t having any of it.
Why would an Illinois judge even consider helping out with a matter like this? The original request was essentially to assist in a civil matter, not a criminal one. The warrants themselves weren’t for criminal charges; they were related to the Texas Democrats’ departure from the state.… Continue reading
Megan Valentine, 44, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after the body of her husband, Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge Michael J. Valentine, was found outside of a home in Albion. The charges stem from an investigation by Illinois State Police, who presented their findings to the Illinois State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor’s Office. While details regarding the incident remain undisclosed, the investigation concluded that Megan Valentine fatally shot her husband. Judge Valentine, who had served as a circuit judge since 2022, was remembered by his colleagues as a distinguished jurist who was deeply respected by the community.
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As I sit down to reflect on the recent news of an Illinois judge who reversed a rape conviction and has now been removed from the bench for circumventing the law, my mind is filled with a mix of outrage and disbelief. In October of 2021, Judge Adrian had found an 18-year-old individual guilty of sexual assault at a graduation party, only to later reverse the conviction in January of 2022, stating that the 148 days spent in jail was punishment enough. This decision defies all logic and moral compass.
The fact that the state Judicial Inquiry Board filed a complaint against Judge Adrian speaks volumes about the grave nature of his actions.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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