Joseph Murphy died after correctional staff denied him medical care. Now, his widow wonders if the state made any changes to prison protocol that would prevent a death like her husband’s from happening again.
Crime & Courts
Jury acquits Juneau artist on all four counts of terroristic threatening
Mitchell Watley was accused of threatening the public in 2023, when he distributed printed notes featuring memes referencing school shootings around town.
Jurors say former Juneau chiropractor is not guilty on two counts of sexual assault, other counts a mistrial
After eight days of deliberation, the jury in a sexual assault trial against a former Juneau chiropractor returned a verdict of not guilty on two counts, and hung jury on 12 others on Thursday.
Should Alaskans be able to sue over SNAP delays? State, citing Supreme Court, says no.
The Department of Law says the court’s 6-3 decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood means only the federal government can enforce laws governing the food assistance program.
Metlakatla woman charged with fatally stabbing husband
Jade Jordan, 33, faces one count of criminally negligent homicide in the Saturday death of Kevin Jordan, 36.
Jury continues to deliberate in sexual assault trial against former Juneau chiropractor
As of Friday afternoon, the jurors had yet to return a verdict.