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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Board of Elections (VBE) and the state commissioner of elections, alleging violations of federal voter registration requirements related to a state program. The lawsuit claims that the program contravenes the “quiet period” provision of the National Voter…
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Republicans are suing in three crucial battleground states to stop what they call illegal overseas voting, while their presidential candidate, Donald Trump, courts Americans living abroad in his race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. These lawsuits mark a significant legal push from Republicans nationwide, who claim they aim to restore faith in elections by…
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Keith Roberts, 67, is finally free after spending eight years wrongfully imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. His exoneration marks the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office’s 40th exoneration since the inception of its Conviction Review Unit in 2014, underscoring systemic issues within the criminal justice system, particularly regarding the treatment of Black men. Roberts…
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GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2 billion to settle the majority of lawsuits in U.S. state courts that allege a discontinued version of the heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer. The company announced this agreement on Wednesday, stating it resolves about 80,000 cases, or 93% of the pending lawsuits against it in state courts…
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Latuita Holland, 44, is facing aggravated assault charges following a road rage incident on I-20, during which she allegedly shot and injured a driver. Holland, who was traveling with her daughter, has admitted to firing the shots after claiming the driver of a black Chevy truck acted aggressively and caused them to fear for their…
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Twenty Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over a new federal rule regarding minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes, claiming it will force many facilities out of business. The lawsuit, led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson,…
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Elon Musk’s X will not be classified as a gatekeeper under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which would have imposed a strict set of obligations on the platform, according to sources familiar with the situation. The European Commission, which initiated an investigation into X in May, is set to announce its decision next week. The…
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Talecka Brown, a 32-year-old mother from Maryland, has been charged with first-degree attempted murder after allegedly shooting her 13-year-old daughter in a disturbing case of domestic violence. The incident occurred on Monday, September 23, in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, when local police responded to a call about a shooting in the family home. Upon arrival, authorities…
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If you’re concerned about paying for law school, don’t worry! There are many scholarships available to help alleviate the cost of law school. It is important to apply to many as you can to increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship. Here at Barrier Breakers, we want to help law school students find financial…
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In a recent legal filing, Kanye West is being sued by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, for drugging and sexually assaulting her at a party co-hosted with music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The updated 88-page lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles court, also accuses West of workplace harassment, manipulation, and fostering a toxic environment during…
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