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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia, in collaboration with the law firm Butler Curwood, has filed a lawsuit against Liberty University, alleging unlawful termination of a transgender employee. The complaint was lodged on Monday in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, in Lynchburg. The case centers on Ellenor…
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A suspect has been formally charged with arson in connection with the devastating Park Fire, which has become the sixth-largest wildfire in California’s history. The blaze has ravaged over 370,000 acres and continues to impact communities across the state. Arson Charges Filed Against Ronnie Dean Stout II Ronnie Dean Stout II appeared in court on…
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A New York State Supreme Court judge has temporarily barred Wayne LaPierre, former CEO and executive vice president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), from returning to any leadership role within the organization. The decision, handed down by Judge Joel Cohen, follows a jury’s finding of civil corruption within the NRA, implicating LaPierre and other…
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The Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona has ruled against the use of specific wording in a ballot initiative pamphlet concerning a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights. The court’s decision, issued on Friday, addressed the controversy over the language used to describe Arizona Proposition 139, a measure aimed at enshrining the right to abortion…
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In a recent op-ed published by the Washington Post, U.S. President Joe Biden called for significant reforms to the Supreme Court’s structure and the concept of presidential immunity. The proposal, part of a three-part plan presented to Congress ahead of the 2024 presidential election, aims to address concerns about the longevity of judicial appointments and…
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is confronting a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Anne Breaud, a woman she previously accused of stalking. The lawsuit, which adds to the embattled mayor’s legal challenges, stems from an incident where Breaud photographed Cantrell and her former bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, on the balcony of the Tableau restaurant. According…
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A Missouri jury has awarded Margo Gill nearly $495 million after determining that the baby formula provided by Abbott Laboratories caused her premature daughter to suffer serious injuries. The verdict included $95 million in compensatory damages and $400 million in punitive damages. Gill’s lawsuit claimed that her daughter, identified as R.D., developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)…
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A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Texas woman’s lawsuit can proceed against the local sheriff and prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed an abortion in 2022. The case garnered national attention and outrage before the charges were quickly dropped. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton denied a motion to dismiss the…
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John Rogers, one of the longest-serving lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives, is now facing federal prison time after allegedly breaching his plea agreement. Court records reveal that Rogers, who had previously pleaded guilty to misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term, violated the terms of his agreement. Rogers’ term ended following…
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