The developments in Finkbeiner’s case followed a June 28 U.S. Supreme Court ruling concerning the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
Debra Hale-Shelton
Debra Hale-Shelton reports for the Arkansas Times. She has previously worked for The Associated Press and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. A Marked Treean by birth, a Chicagoan by choice, she now lives in Conway.
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A bit of good news for Jan. 6 rioter ‘Bigo’ Barnett
Federal judge issues order indicating Capitol rioter ‘Bigo’ Barnett may have shorter prison sentence.
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Government urges court to OK Mayflower oil spill settlement with Exxon
The filing included new details about damages to natural resources near Lake Conway as a result of the 2013 spill.
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Officer still certified after 2 firings and a deadly pursuit
Grand jury does not indict Christopher Shull after a late-night chase turned fatal.
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‘Bigo’ Barnett willing to stay away from D.C. if freed pending appeal
Capitol rioter ‘Bigo’ Barnett promises to stay away from Washington D.C. if released from prison.
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Judge delays Arkansan’s trial in Capitol riot
Federal judge delays trial again for Jan. 6 Capitol rioter Nathan Earl Hughes of Bentonville.
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State asks judge to dismiss lawsuit challenging LEARNS voucher program
“The Constitution does not prohibit private schools from receiving state funds,” the attorney general argued.
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Prosecution opposes ‘Bigo’ Barnett’s release pending appeal
A prosecutor isn’t convinced Capitol rioter Richard “Bigo” Barnett won’t behave badly again.
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UA System President Donald Bobbit to retire by January
Bobbitt’s retirement follows repeated controversy during the past two years.
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Trial of sheriff accused of drug crimes and witness intimidation reset for August
A federal judge has rescheduled Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner’s jury trial for Aug. 19.