Holloway Bethea & Others, PLLC

04/19/2021

We remember.

04/04/2021

Happy Easter from Holloway, Bethea & Others!

09/05/2020

Muskogee attorney and former prosecutor accused by five children and step-children of molesting and being sexually inappropriate with them, then using legal knowledge to avoid consequences

https://muskogeenow.com/muskogee-attorney-and-former-prosecutor-accused-by-five-children-and-step-children-of-molesting-and-being-sexually-inappropriate-with-them-then-using-legal-knowledge-to-avoid-consequences

Muskogee attorney and former assistant district attorney Jared DeSilvey, 49, has been accused of molesting and being sexually inappropriate with five of his children for at least 27 years, yet he has not faced prosecution.

08/10/2020

How a Segregationist’s Vicious Racism Backfired and Saved Jury Trials

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-segregationist-leander-perezs-vicious-racism-backfired-and-saved-jury-trials?ref=scroll

The powerful Louisiana segregationist tried to imprison a Black teen without a jury trial for the “crime” of touching a white teen in 1966. The Supreme Court decided otherwise.

08/08/2020

So proud of our clients, Lecye Doolen and Allen Lippoldt. Their perseverance paid off as they worked to get legislation passed to finally regulate midwives across the State. Named after their son, Shepherd's Law, will undoubtedly save countless lives. Congratulations!

07/21/2020

Teen Best Friends Vanished Two Decades Ago And Now The Sole Surviving Suspect Says He’ll Lead Authorities To Their Bodies

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/ronnie-busick-takes-plea-in-lauria-bible-ashley-freeman-case

The sole surviving suspect in the 1999 disappearance of two Oklahoma teens and the murder of one girl's parents has entered a guilty plea and pledged to lead investigators to their remains.

07/21/2020

Troopers seek driver after hit-and-run kills Ada man

Troopers seek driver after hit-and-run kills Ada man

A 30-year-old Ada man was pronounced dead after he was hit by a vehicle shortly after midnight Monday. Troopers say Beau Jared Baker was hit while walking on the Interstate 240 westbound on-ramp from Interstate 40 in Oklahoma City. He died from his injuries. An unknown vehicle was traveling westboun...

07/18/2020

Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon who began pushing for racial justice in the Jim Crow south, has died

Rest easy, fine sir!

https://t.co/vn58rAp033

The Georgia lawmaker and son of sharecroppers had been suffering from Stage IV pancreatic cancer since December. He was 80.

07/11/2020

Delivery driver harassed and blocked inside gated OKC neighborhood files civil lawsuit

https://kfor.com/news/local/delivery-driver-harassed-and-blocked-inside-gated-okc-neighborhood-files-civil-lawsuit/

A metro delivery driver who was harassed and held against his will while on the job has hired an attorney and filed a civil lawsuit against two men who blocked him inside a gated neighborhood with …

07/11/2020

Delivery driver who was stopped, prohibited from leaving gated neighborhood files lawsuit

Working to hold others accountable for their actions.

A delivery driver who was stopped inside a subdivision after making a delivery has sued the man who prevented him from leaving, an unidentified man who was also present and the Ashford Hills homeowners association

07/10/2020

Half of Oklahoma ruled to be Native American land

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53358330

The justices decide an eastern swathe of the state should be recognised as part of a reservation.

06/29/2020

Golden State Killer Suspect Pleads Guilty To More Than A Dozen Murders

Golden State Killer Suspect Pleads Guilty To More Than A Dozen Murders

The string of killings in the 1970s and '80s terrorized California. Joseph James DeAngelo, 74, sat in a wheelchair on Monday as he rasped out "yes" and "I admit" to charges in 13 murders.

06/29/2020

2 officers in critical condition after shooting, suspect still at large

2 officers in critical condition after shooting, suspect still at large

UPDATE: Police have confirmed the two officers shot are in critical condition. They have identified the shooting suspect asDavid Anthony Ware. ---- TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) -- Two Tulsa police officers were shot this morning in east Tulsa near 21st and Memorial. The officers were taken to local hospitals...

05/22/2020

So many eviction and foreclosure petitions have been filed in our Oklahoma courts this week--each one represents a family likely to lose stable housing, at least in part due to the COVID-19 shutdown.

If you are facing potential eviction or foreclosure, please read this article written by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma that outlines your legal rights and options.

https://www.legalaidok.org/i-am-being-evicted-what-can-i-do/

If you are fortunate to not be in the position of losing stable housing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, please consider a small donation to Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, so that families facing foreclosure and eviction do not have to fight these complex legal battles alone.

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/LegalAid/OnlineGiving.html

Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City and the Hope Center of Edmond are also providing rent assistance, utility assistance and other assistance to families struggling to maintain stable housing and food supplies during these tough times. Below are links to their assistance applications. Any donations to these incredible community organizations can be earmarked for the programs you want to support.

https://catholiccharitiesok.org/…/covid-19-related-emergenc…

https://hopecenterofedmond.com/assistance/

EVICTION NOTICE UPDATE

We know that this will be difficult, but want to give as much notice as possible regarding OCSO deputies serving eviction notices.

Deputies will start serving judicial eviction orders this week, and enforcing evictions on May 26, 2020.

We understand how tough times are currently for many as a result of the health crisis the past few months, but we must enforce orders issued by the courts. Once the order is served tenants have 48-hours to leave the premises of the residence they are renting/leasing.

Please, if you are set for an eviction hearing, attend. Make your case to the judge, the only person who can determine your case.

Civil process, and our issuing evictions is mandated by state law:

https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=67840

We will be compassionate, and respectful during scheduled evictions. We are hopeful that everyone issued an eviction will be able to make living arrangements.

05/20/2020

Stitt vetoes rural broadband bill

https://oklahoman.com/article/5662743/stitt-vetoes-rural-broadband-bill-allegedly-at-heart-of-earlier-budget-feud

MAY 19, 2020 - On Tuesday, Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed a bill that would have created a Rural Broadband Expansion Council and given the Legislature more say in efforts to expand internet access in rural areas.

05/15/2020

Black delivery driver held against his will in Oklahoma neighborhood

Black delivery driver held against his will in Oklahoma neighborhood

Black delivery driver held against his will in Oklahoma neighborhood

04/30/2020

Remembering the life of Lee West

Oklahoma has lost a champion in the legal community.

Lee West passed away in Muskogee, Oklahoma. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. Services by Staci Roberds.

04/19/2020

We remember.

04/16/2020

OSU-OKC helps low-income teens with free driver training

OSU-OKC helps low-income teens with free driver training

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City launches a pilot program to provide free driver’s education training and licensing exams to low-income teens and young adults. This is possible because of a $15,000 grant from State Farm Insurance Co. The Road to Independence program will target drivers....

04/14/2020

Metro family in dire need of people to donate antibodies as father battles coronavirus

https://www.koco.com/article/metro-family-in-dire-need-of-people-to-donate-antibodies-as-father-battles-coronavirus/32135064

Randy Spires' wife dropped him off at the curb of Oklahoma City's Mercy Hospital on March 28. That was the last time his family has seen the 63-year-old man in person.

04/05/2020

Norman nursing home has 36 confirmed coronavirus cases, 9 other facilties identified

https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/norman-nursing-home-has-36-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-8-other-facilties-identified/

"We are releasing this information on long term care facilities in the hope that is can provide relief for those with family members with loved ones who reside there."

03/25/2020

Evictions and foreclosures are suspended in Oklahoma until April 15. Don’t move out if you receive an eviction or foreclosure notice!

Learn more: http://ow.ly/ijpN50yVtDI

UPDATE (Thursday, March 26, 2020): Although the Oklahoma Supreme Court issued an order on March 16 suspending most hearings, some courts are not following guidance on suspending non-emergency hearings. The link below has been revised to reflect this and includes a list of counties where evictions are still being heard. If you have an eviction case pending, call your Court Clerk’s office to confirm your court date.

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Evictions and foreclosures are suspended in most Oklahoma counties until April 15. Don’t move out if you receive an eviction or foreclosure notice! Seek legal assistance by calling 2-1-1.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/ijpN50yVtDI

03/21/2020

Oklahoma National Guard Activates Joint Task Force Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Oklahoma National Guard Activates Joint Task Force Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard are teaming up to form a joint task force for possible support missions during the COVID-19 outbreak.

03/19/2020

Oklahoma senators make up 25 percent of no votes on ‘phase two’ coronavirus aid package

Oklahoma senators make up 25 percent of no votes on ‘phase two’ coronavirus aid package

Sen. Jim Inhofe and Sen. James Lankford both voted no on the bill, saying they felt there was a better way to help small businesses

03/12/2020

OKC Mom Fights For State Licenses, Tougher Regulation For Midwives

OKC Mom Fights For State Licenses, Tougher Regulation For Midwives

Midwives in Oklahoma could soon face tighter regulations. One Oklahoma City mom is helping push for restrictions and state licensing for the profession.

03/08/2020

GM blamed Brooke Melton for her death — then covered up the real cause

http://nypost.com/2020/03/07/gm-blamed-brooke-melton-for-her-death-then-covered-up-the-real-cause/

On March 10, 2010, Brooke Melton’s Chevrolet Cobalt veered into oncoming traffic on Georgia’s Highway 92 and was struck head-on by another car. The 29-year-old nurse was killed instantly. The polic…

03/02/2020

Semi truck accident causes I-35 north closure near Paoli

Semi truck accident causes I-35 north closure near Paoli

PAOLI, Okla. (KOKH)--An accident involving semi-trucks has caused a road closure on I-35 northbound near Paoli. The road was closed around 9:30 a. m. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officers are on the scene. This is a developing story.

03/02/2020

McDonald's to give away free Egg McMuffins Monday morning

https://okcfox.com/news/offbeat/mcdonalds-to-give-away-free-egg-mcmuffins-monday-morning

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) – McDonald's restaurants nationwide will offer a free Egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich on Monday. The Golden Arches made the announcement Friday as part of what they are calling "National Egg McMuffin Day" on Monday, March 2. Customers will need to log into the McDonald'...

02/24/2020

Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician depicted in 'Hidden Figures,' dead at 101

Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician depicted in 'Hidden Figures,' dead at 101

02/22/2020

02/18/2020

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02/18/2020

‘Shepherd’s Law’ moves through the legislature in hopes to regulate Oklahoma midwives

Holloway, Bethea & Osenbaugh works to not only obtain financial compensation for its clients but to effect improvements for society as a whole. We are proud to stand beside our client in this fight.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A bill that would regulate Oklahoma midwives for the first time is moving through the legislature. SB 1823, called Shepherd’s Law, was named after a child who died almo…

02/14/2020

White supremacist executed in Texas for dragging death of black man

https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN1S01BY?__twitter_impression=true

A white supremacist convicted of killing James Byrd Jr. in 1998 by dragging the ...

02/13/2020

Not only does it violate the Constitution but it is offensive in it's very nature. It screams N**i Germany.

Contact your local legislator and tell them to vote NO. http://www.oklegislature.gov/FindMyLegislature2.aspx?State=OK

02/12/2020

OU Releases Statement After Professor Allegedly Uses Racial Slur In Class

OU Releases Statement After Professor Allegedly Uses Racial Slur In Class

Students at OU said a professor used the n-word during a class discussion Tuesday morning.  Students said they were in a senior ethics class at the Ga***rd School of Journalism when Professor Peter Gade compared calling an older person “Boomer” to calling a black person the n-word. (Gade used t...

02/11/2020

GoFundMe set up for Moore students a fake, police say

GoFundMe set up for Moore students a fake, police say

Police said a GoFundMe account for the six Moore students hit by a car is a fake. While there are legitimateGoFundMe accounts set up, police have taken one down after a family of one of the students alerted them. MPD have been in contact with GoFundMe who have shut down the account and refunded thos...