Three arrested for burglary spree
The Oxford Police Department, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department and the Metro Narcotics Unit have arrested three men for several burglaries around the city and county. Each face 12 counts of burglary and one count of possession of more than 1 ounce of marijuana with the intent to distribute. They are being held at the Lafayette County Detention Center. (November 30, 2012, Page 2A)
Richard “Dickie” Scruggs to be released on bail
A federal judge has ruled in favor of former attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs in his request to be release from prison on bail pending his appeal of what has become known as the Scruggs II judicial bribery case.
Scruggs was sentenced to seven years in prison to run concurrent with a previous five-year sentence from Scruggs I, where Scruggs pleaded guilty in 2007 to attempting to bribe another judge in an unrelated lawsuit against him. (November 26, 2012, Page 1)
Oxford cop busted on drug charge
The former head of Lafayette County Metro Narcotics has been charged with obtaining prescription pain medication by using deception and subterfuge, according to court records. (November 26, 2012, Page 2A)
Police step up enforcement over Thanksgiving holiday
Local law enforcement officers will have extra patrols on Oxford’s roads and in neighborhoods to make sure everyone has a safe Thanksgiving holiday. (November 21, 2012, Page 2)
October court term dispositions
The following cases were heard during the October court term in the Lafayette County Circuit Court. (November 20, 2012, Page 5)
Scruggs wants out of prison
Former attorney Richard “Dickie” Scruggs has asked the federal court to allow him out on bail while he awaits a decision from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on what’s been commonly referred to as the Scruggs II judicial bribery scheme. (October 30, 2012, Page 2)
Indictment handed down for Oxford gamer
A federal grand jury has indicted the former Oxford High student accused of making threats against the school while playing an online game on charges of using the Internet to make bomb threats. (October 29, 2012, Page 2A)
Faulkner rightsholder submits second lawsuit
The producer and manager of the literary estates of William Faulkner has filed a second suit against a business for infringing on copyright laws by using Faulkner’s words without permission. (October 29, 2012, Page 2A)
Armed robber steals student’s purse
The University Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early this morning on University Avenue. (October 26, 2012, Page 2A)
William Faulkner vs. Woody Allen
A lawsuit against Sony Pictures Classic was filed in Oxford on Thursday by Faulkner Literary Rights LLC, claiming a Woody Allen film violated copyright laws when they used a quote from one of Faulkner’s books. (October 26, 2012, Page 1A, 8A)
