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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Harrisburg attorney disbarred for allegedly withholding client funds, lying to attorneys
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Harrisburg attorney was disbarred after self-reporting himself amid questions surrounding payments that were not reported and accusations of lying to clients. According to The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Attorney Anthony Darnell Cox, Jr. was disbarred, effective August 17, 2025, following an investigation. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to the Disciplinary Board, Cox Jr. joined the law firm Eckert Seamans in January 2022 and continued to maintain a separate business, Cox Career Consulting, which was not registered with the Department of State. The Disciplinary Board says Cox Jr. accepted more than $49,000 from clients without turning the money over to the law firm or depositing it into an 'Interest on Lawyers' Trust Account.' Some of the payments were made directly to Cox Jr. using online apps such as Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App. Additionally, the board says Cox Jr. failed to reimburse clients and repeatedly lied that his mother was sick and had passed away as reasons why the money was not returned. Cox Jr. is also alleged to have asked a client for money to purchase a plane ticket to visit his ailing mother, which the board says was a lie. In several instances, the board says Cox Jr. also reached out to local attorneys and a judge, asking them to lend him money because he had forgotten his credit card while on a work trip. The board says those requests for money were false and that Cox Jr. was not on a work trip Additionally, in 2022, Cox Jr. allegedly collected donations for a 'memorial and resolution,' and not all of the money was turned over for its intended purpose. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now After being terminated from Eckert, the board says Cox Jr. formed his own legal practice, which was not registered with the Department of State. Earnings from the legal practice were also allegedly not reported to the IRS or the Department of Revenue. The disciplinary board says Cox Jr. offered his resignation from practicing law in Pennsylvania after being placed on temporary suspension last year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
5 days ago
- Politics
- CBS News
Pennsylvania bill would change how pet custody is decided in divorce cases
Divorce is a difficult time for partners, especially when it comes to child custody. And for couples who have pets, custody can cause just as many difficulties. Proposed legislation in Harrisburg would help the courts determine the issue. It may sound surprising, but a lot more custody cases aren't dealing with children; they're dealing with pets. A proposed bill would give judges guidelines to make decisions when it doesn't work out at home but someone wants to get the dog and cat. "I can see it. Nobody wants to part with one of their pets. I can see how it would definitely bring out a lot of issues," said dog owner Nathan Holland. Right now, there are no laws on the books to clarify who gets the family pet, but that may all soon change with House Bill 97. "There's no guidelines in the law right now for judges to do anything more with a pet than treat it as chattel, treat it the same way as 'well, we're going to divide up the furniture,'" said Rep. Anita Kulik. The bill's guidelines include: did the animal come into the marriage, who is really responsible for the pet's well-being, who feeds or walks the animal and who takes the animal to the vet? It also factors in who has primary custody of the children, if children are involved. There are exceptions, however, when it comes to certified service animals. Kulik, who spent 30 years as a practicing family law attorney, authored the bill and wants to make it clear. "I think some of my colleagues are worried that this bill is equating pet custody with child custody. That is not my intention, and that would never be my intention. There is nothing as important as our children," Kulik said. This isn't just cats or dogs. If it is seen as a family pet by both parties, the bills' guidelines will apply. The bill is in the House and is expected to go to the House for approval.
Washington Post
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Independents who want to vote in Pennsylvania's closed primaries seek help from state's high court
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Voters hoping to open up Pennsylvania's closed primary system to independents asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to declare the current system violates the state constitution's right to free and fair elections. Four independent voters asked the justices to take up the case directly, arguing that in many districts and in many races, including for the great majority of legislative seats, the primary elections among Republicans and Democrats are the only real contests, not the fall election. There are relatively few 'swing' districts — in most parts of Pennsylvania, one party or the other predominates.
Associated Press
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Independents who want to vote in Pennsylvania's closed primaries seek help from state's high court
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Voters hoping to open up Pennsylvania's closed primary system to independents asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to declare the current system violates the state constitution's right to free and fair elections. Four independent voters asked the justices to take up the case directly, arguing that in many districts and in many races, including for the great majority of legislative seats, the primary elections among Republicans and Democrats are the only real contests, not the fall election. There are relatively few 'swing' districts — in most parts of Pennsylvania, one party or the other predominates. 'Exclusion from primary elections is the functional equivalent of losing the right to vote in those districts,' they argued in a 51-page petition. The Department of State was named as respondent to the lawsuit along with the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Secretary of State Al Schmidt, who serves under Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro. A department spokesperson said Tuesday that the lawsuit was being reviewed. 'It might be suggested that (the) petitioners have brought exclusion on themselves by choosing to not identify as members of a political party,' the four voters argued in the lawsuit. They said that ignores how the state constitution's Free and Equal Elections Clause 'is designed to equalize voters' power regardless of their faction (or lack thereof) and regardless of their individual political-viewpoints.' Jeremy Gruber, senior vice president with New York-based Open Primaries, a group that campaigns for more open primaries among the states, says Pennsylvania is among 14 states with closed primaries. New Mexico this year passed a law allowing voters with no party affiliation to vote in primary elections without changing their nonpartisan status. Lawsuits are pending in Wyoming, Oregon and Maryland, Gruber said. It's unclear when the Supreme Court will rule on the request that it take up the case directly. Three of its seven justices, all Democrats, face up-or-down statewide retention votes this fall, with voters deciding whether they should get additional 10-year terms. When an open primary bill was passed in May by the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee, all Democrats were in favor and all Republicans opposed. It remains pending in the House. 'I've always said, the primary's not the election — the primary's the nomination,' House Republican Leader Jesse Topper of Bedford County said in the Capitol on Tuesday. Topper left the door slightly open on the topic, saying he is 'always willing to give it a fresh set of eyes.' The sponsor of the House bill, state Rep. Jared Solomon, a Philadelphia Democrat, said unaffiliated voters 'pay into the system, prop up the election system and get zero in return, and no vote. It is not a partisan issue at all.' Pennsylvania's nearly 8.9 million registered voters include some 3.8 million Democrats, 3.6 million Republicans and about 1.4 million others. The four voters who sued are broadcaster and political commentator Michael Smerconish; grocery story owner Jeffery Doty; physical therapist Rachel Shanok; and David Thornburgh, son of former Republican Gov. Richard Thornburgh and head of Ballot PA Action, a group that advocates for open primaries.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
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Tigers top prospects promoted: Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Josue Briceño to Double-A Erie
Here comes the future. First stop, Erie. Later this week, the Futures Game. Detroit Tigers prospects Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark and Josue Briceño have been promoted from High-A West Michigan to Double A Erie. They are expected to make their Erie debut at Harrisburg on Tuesday, July 8. Advertisement Then, the spotlight will only get brighter for this talented trio. All three have been selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, July 12, at Truist Park in Atlanta, a showcase of the top prospects in baseball. Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle practices during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025. McGonigle, Clark and Briceño are the Tigers top-three prospects who are healthy, considering shortstop Bryce Rainer underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in June. McGonigle, a 20-year-old shortstop, is ranked the No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline. He hit .372 with a 1.110 OPS in 36 games at West Michigan. Said MLB Pipeline: 'McGonigle might have the best hit tool in the minors and has been a double machine when healthy this season.' Advertisement INSIDER: One story about Kevin McGonigle sheds insight into why he's different 'He's really good at baseball,' Whitecaps manager Tony Cappuccilli told the Free Press on June 14. 'I mean, he's a special player. He makes everybody around him better. He just plays the game the right way. He knows where to be and wants to be coached. If he does something wrong and had another option, then he wants to hear it. He wants to get better. It's not just show up and throw the glove on and strap on the batting gloves — he wants to be coached. He wants to learn and he wants to know if he had other options in different situations throughout the game. So, he's invested in becoming a great player and playing for a long time.' Detroit Tigers prospect Max Clark gets ready for practice during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Clark, 20, is ranked the No. 12 prospect by MLB Pipeline. He went through a slump earlier this season, but he is hitting .285 with a .430 on base percentage at West Michigan. Advertisement 'He's played incredible center field for us,' Cappuccilli said. 'So just he's definitely grown in terms of how he handles success and failure.' INSIDER: Max Clark shows maturity, growth dealing with 'failure moments' Briceño, 20, is ranked No. 58 by MLB Pipeline. He has jacked 15 homers with a .296 batting average in 55 games for the Whitecaps. Detroit Tigers prospect Josue Briceño bats at practice during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland on Friday, Feb. 20, 2025. While Briceño has showed impressive power, it has been his defense at catcher that has been the most pleasant surprise. 'He wants to be a catcher,' Cappuccilli told the Free Press. 'He walks around like a catcher. He carries himself like a catcher.' Advertisement He has improved his receiving and his throwing has impressed Cappuccilli. 'It's really been a pleasant surprise,' Cappuccilli said. 'You see him getting more and more comfortable. He's exceeded our expectations back there, both with his desire to be back there and his improvement. The questions he asked are good questions. He's engaged in what he's doing. I mean, he carries himself like a catcher. So it's been a lot of fun.' In June, Cappuccilli was asked what it is like to coach this talented team in West Michigan. ANALYSIS: He's no All-Star (yet) but Zach McKinstry is the fuel that makes Tigers purr Advertisement "It's an incredible group of guys," Cappuccilli said. "They are great players — that's a given. People always ask, 'Oh, what's gonna happen when these guys move on to Erie?' "I know I'm gonna miss the guys. I'll miss them in the clubhouse. Obviously writing their names in the lineup is nice, but the quality of character of the guys that we have here is amazing. Not only are they getting good players, but they are good people, and they want to win. They're not happy when they lose." Contact Jeff Seidel: jseidel@ Follow him on X @seideljeff. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tigers prospects promoted: Kevin McGonigle, Max Clark, Josue Briceño
