Jones Can't Get Court Lawyer | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Former Boilermakers union head Newton Jones, convicted of stealing millions, begged the court to pay for his lawyer—but Judge Daniel Crabtree shut that down, calling him “loaded” with two homes, two cars, and a $36K monthly pension. With his law firm already gone for nonpayment, Jones claims he can’t afford counsel, but the judge says his $280K annual pension alone covers legal fees. Sentencing for Jones and his co-defendants is set for early September, and if he can’t find representation, he’ll likely face trial without a lawyer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…