Governor's chief counsel speaks to Hunterdon County judges, attorneysGATHERING FOR A PHOTO -- at the annual Vicinage XIII Dinner are, from left, President of the Warren County Bar Association Grace Kelly; Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman; R-16th, Assignment Judge Yolanda Ciccone; Anthony P. Kearns; Jeff Chiesa, chief counsel Gov....

Each Ohio county sets its own pay scale for appointed attorneysCOLUMBUS — If your loved one were charged with rape or murder, would you want him to rely on an attorney who would be paid no more than $500 to defend him? What if he were facing the death penalty, and the lawyer’s pay was capped at $6,000?In Ohio, some counties have set the maximum fees for appointed counsel so low that attorneys are being asked to represent indigent defendants for as little as ...

Chicago man attacked with sword in DavenportPolice said a Chicago man was seriously injured when he was attacked with a sword outside a Davenport, Iowa, tavern. Officers said 26-year-old Ricky Johnson Jr. got into a fight with 36-year-old Willie Terrell of Davenport outside Boozie's Bar and Grill Tuesday. Police said the two men exchanged punches before Terrell went to his car, got out a sword and struck Johnson in the arms and torso ...