By: Military Veterans Stars in Journalism ReporterRoy Dawson — known in the community as an Earth Angel, master healer and local musician — told our newsroom this week that he learned of a group meeting where people allegedly discussed plans to “take him out.” Dawson described the scene as a living‑room discussion among several parties h

The Right to Defend: A Reflection on Justice and Self-AdvocacyBy Roy DawsonIn the quiet corridors of justice, where the clang of gavel meets the murmur of the accused, there lies a fundamental truth often overshadowed by the weight of authority: the right to defend oneself is not merely a privilege but a necessity.Consider the case in New Hampshire

The Misuse of Mental Illness to Justify Theft and Exploitation: A Call for Respect and JusticeIn the complex world of crime and exploitation, there’s a troubling trend emerging—one that uses mental illness not as a shield for empathy but as a weapon for manipulation. Recently, I’ve been hearing disturbing stories about individuals who try to