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To Whom It May Concern: My Firm has been retained to represent Rodney Wright in defense of the Misdemeanor Paraphernalia charges filed against him. In response to many media inquires, Mr. Wright releases the following statement: I am deeply disappointed that a contentious divorce with my wife of 19 years has spilled out into the [...]
Landisburg man headed to court in crash death of woman
The presentation of witnesses and reports from a defense attorney led to the dismissal of the DUI portion of a homicide by vehicle charge, but a 23-year-old Landisburg man is still heading to Cumberland County Court for the death of a Landisburg woman. Kevin C. Miller was initially charged with homicide by vehicle while driving [...]
Charged school teacher out on bail, school district responds
abc27 WHTM CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Jeffrey Schmutzler, the Chambersburg High School Spanish teacher accused of sexual exploitation of children, is out on $60,000 bond. Parents of students in the district have expressed concern that the school did not inform them of Schmutzler’s arrest. Many learned of the charges from abc27 news. Superintendent Dr. Joseph [...]
Top Stories Child First Program teaches officials how to communicate with child victims of sex abuse
Last year, State Police say they investigated almost 1,500 child sex abuses in Pennsylvania. For those young victims involved, being interviewed during an investigation can be difficult. It’s called the Child-First Program. It’s a class for those who deal with children, who are victims of crimes, and how to effectively communicate with them. Investigators and [...]
Child advocacy centers should get money from the NCAA’s fine on Penn State, commissioner says
A hefty share of the NCAA’s $60 million fine against Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal should be to pumped into child advocacy centers to help abuse victims, Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick III said Thursday. “There could be no better utilization of those resources,” Hartwick said. He made that proposal [...]
When the marriage ends before “death do us part”
Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a series on divorce. Upcoming topics will include spousal support, child support and custody. The information contained in this column is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your family attorney to obtain advice with respect to any [...]
Lawmakers Talk about Child Protection Task Force
Lawmakers are looking to continue protecting kids in Pennsylvania. House Judiciary Committee’s Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) and House Children and Youth Committee’s Chairwoman Kathy Watson (R-Bucks) hosted a joint hearing to obtain testimony from members of the Child Protection Task Force. The task force presented its report to the committees and answered questions from the [...]
Dauphin County steps up pursuit of unpaid fees, fines
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – George Facer doesn’t dispute that he got a speeding ticket in Hummelstown in 2002. Court records show he appealed to Dauphin County Court and ultimately lost in 2003. Facer says he left the courtroom and went to the courthouse basement and paid the fine. But then he got a letter this [...]
Penn State law school dean leaves mixed legacy in Carlisle
Philip J. McConnaughay, now bound for China, has carved out an impressive list of achievements as dean of Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law. But around the historic home of the once-independent school, McConnaughay’s departure is being greeted with as much relief as sadness, and a chance to reset a sometimes tense partnership with Penn [...]
Erickson pay raise, a slap in the face
Giving Rodney Erickson a 16 percent raise over his already inflated salary of $515,000 a year plus enormous benefits is outrageous! This unnecessary decision is a slap in the face to all of us who are doing everything we can to be supportive of the new leadership. Why couldn’t this money go to grants for [...]