Courts

A Provo man on Tuesday pleaded guilty to federal charges of running an illegal property-flipping and mortgage fraud scheme that involved several high-end homes in the upscale Riverbottoms neighborhood in Provo.

The Founding Fathers' views on freedom of speech and taxation without representation are well documented. But what would Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton think of Provo's permit-only parking areas?

The Utah Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Jennete Killpack's conviction and sentence for the child abuse death of her daughter.

While Clean Flicks Media's lawsuit against Daniel Dean Thompson has a long way to go, Thompson can take solace that the state's criminal case against him is nearing an end.

Alpine School District and the Joker are having the same problem these days -- bats.

Peter Jose Smith is often seen rolling down University Avenue on in-line skates, a firm grip on the wheelchair before him with a kitten in its seat and a giant American flag attached at the mast. But there are some places he's told he can't roll, so he's headed to court next month to try to change that.

Counting his judge's robe, James Box has worn a uniform for most of his life. Today is the day the uniform comes off.

Genola's former town clerk pleaded not guilty to charges that she stole money from the city, but a plea deal may be reached in the near future that would keep the case from going to trial.

Attorneys for a man accused of waterboarding an employee as a motivational exercise are asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit against him and his company, saying that under Utah law, such complaints can only be filed under the aegis of the Workers Compensation Act.

Spanish Fork's one-room district court, which fits snugly on the second floor of the city office building, is getting ready to close its doors forever.

The mother in Utah County's infamous bridenapping case may be headed back to court after the doctor who conducted her psychological evaluation wrote that she may not be able to comply with the terms of her sentence because he says she suffers from a personality disorder.

A Highland man is facing federal charges of stealing government funds for allegedly using his father's retirement benefits for 11 years after his death.