Federal judge schedules contempt hearing in Johnston eminent domain dispute

By: Christopher Shea

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 520

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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One week after a Rhode Island federal judge ruled Johnston’s attempted seizure of a 31-acre property for a proposed apartment complex was unlawful, its owners are asking the court to hold town officials in contempt as they still try to take the land.

U.S. District Court Judge Melissa DuBose on Tuesday afternoon scheduled a show cause hearing Friday morning, requiring Johnston officials to explain why they should not be held in contempt for violating …

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