Paul A. Suttell Chief Justice at Rhode Island Judiciary

Rhode Island Superior Court assigns justices for juror qualification in April 2026

The Rhode Island Superior Court has released its schedule assigning justices to qualify grand and petit jurors in Providence County from early to late April, as ordered by Acting Presiding Justice Robert D. Krause.

Charles C. Calenda, United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island

California man pleads guilty to stalking and threatening women in Rhode Island and Massachusetts

A California man has pleaded guilty to making hundreds of obscene and threatening calls to women in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and elsewhere. Authorities say Justin Glauthier targeted at least nine victims using personal information found online. He faces sentencing later…

Peter Neronha, Attorney General of Rhode Island

Attorney General Neronha announces agreement with Smithfield Public Schools over bullying incident

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced an agreement with Smithfield Public Schools after investigating their response to an antisemitic bullying incident involving a freshman student. The district has committed to corrective actions aimed at improving student safety.

John J. McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

District of Rhode Island suspends attorney admission rule for civil detainee habeas cases

The U.S. District Court for Rhode Island has suspended certain attorney admission requirements for pro bono lawyers representing civil detainees challenging their detention. This change aims to improve access to legal counsel in these specific habeas corpus cases.

John J. McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge at U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Rhode Island District Court suspends attorney admissions rule for civil detainee habeas cases

The U.S. District Court for Rhode Island has suspended a local rule requiring attorney admission for pro bono lawyers representing clients in civil detainee habeas cases. This measure aims to improve access to legal help for those challenging their detention.

Peter Neronha, Attorney General of Rhode Island

Providence man sentenced to double life terms for Mother’s Day party murder

Luis Sepulveda has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus ten years without parole for murdering Angel Rodriguez during a Mother’s Day party in Providence in May 2023. Authorities say forensic evidence linked Sepulveda directly to the crime scene.

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