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Man admits using UMC patient information to solicit attorneys, chiropractors

Richard Charette pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to disclose personal information of trauma patients at University Medical Center. He told a judge he then used the information to solicit clients and patients on behalf of Las Vegas personal injury lawyers and chiropractors.

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Nevada Supreme Court denies Halverson request to return to bench

Former Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Halverson’s long shot bid to return to the bench was officially denied Monday when the Nevada Supreme Court affirmed a 2008 decision by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline that permanently removed her from the bench.

Problems put new chief judge in hot seat

About $10 million in renovations are under way at the Regional Justice Center, but not one dime will go to purchase a much-needed window shade for new Chief Judge Jennifer Togliatti, who took over for District Judge Art Ritchie Jan. 1.

Crime sweep takes in 68 illegal immigrants

PHOENIX — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 83 people during a two-day crime sweep targeting illegal immigrants.

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