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Arizona Grand Jury Indicts Two for Alleged $110K School Voucher Fraud

An Arizona grand jury has indicted two individuals for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to defraud the state’s private school voucher program of over $110,000. The indictment accuses the pair of using fake documents and fabricated children’s identities to illegally claim education funds meant for Arizona families. Details of the...

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California Lawmakers Begin Special Session to Shield Progressive Policies

California Governor Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers are set to begin a special legislative session on Monday to protect the state’s progressive laws in anticipation of another Trump presidency. The session aims to prepare for legal challenges to state policies, particularly those related to immigration, climate action, and reproductive rights....

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White Kansas Detective Accused of Preying on Black Women Faces Trial

Roger Golubski, a former Kansas City detective, is facing a federal trial for charges related to the sexual assault and civil rights violations of Black women, spanning several decades. Golubski, now 71, is accused of sexually abusing vulnerable women in poor neighborhoods of Kansas City, Kansas, where residents feared crossing...

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Indianapolis Officers Face Trial in Death of Black Man During Mental Health Crisis

Two Indianapolis police officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, are set to stand trial for their involvement in the death of Herman Whitfield III, a Black man who died during a mental health crisis in his family’s home. The trial, which began Monday, follows public outcry and nearly a year...

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Biden Pardons Son Hunter, Cites Miscarriage of Justice

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he had pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for offenses stemming from tax violations and firearm-related charges. The decision, which reverses Biden's earlier pledge to remain uninvolved in his son’s legal proceedings, has sparked political controversy. President Defends Decision Amid Allegations of Bias...

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Chicago Man Charged with Murder in Oak Park Detective’s Fatal Shooting

Chicago Man Charged in Shooting Death of Oak Park Detective A 37-year-old Chicago man, Jerell Thomas, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Detective Allan Reddins of the Oak Park Police Department. The tragic incident unfolded Friday morning in Oak Park, a suburb just west of...

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Dentist Accused of Wife’s Murder Faces New Charges in Alleged Plot to Kill Detective

James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of fatally poisoning his wife’s protein shakes, has been charged with attempting to orchestrate the murder of a detective investigating the case. Prosecutors announced last week that Craig faces charges of solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit perjury. Targeting an Aurora Police...

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Oil Field Owner Files Lawsuit Against California Over Law Impacting Los Angeles Operations

Sentinel Peak Resources, the owner of the Inglewood Oil Field in Los Angeles County, has filed a lawsuit against the state of California challenging a newly enacted law that could effectively shut down its operations. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September, the law requires oil companies to stop production,...

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Police Seek Charges Against Teens in Assault on Transgender Boy in Massachusetts

The Gloucester Police Department in Massachusetts has filed applications for criminal complaints against three teenagers in connection with the brutal assault of a transgender boy in August. Details of the Assault The victim, 15-year-old Jayden Tkaczyk, described being attacked at an outdoor party by up to a dozen teens who...

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Maine and U.S. Justice Department Reach Settlement to Improve Services for Children With Disabilities

Maine has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) aimed at improving behavioral health services for children with disabilities. The agreement follows a lawsuit filed earlier this year by the DOJ, which alleged that Maine's practices of segregating children with behavioral health disabilities in institutional...

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Judge Finds NYC in Contempt Over Rikers Island Jail Conditions

In a critical ruling on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain found New York City in contempt of court over unsafe and violent conditions at Rikers Island. The ruling intensifies the pressure on city officials to address the longstanding issues plaguing the facility, signaling that the troubled jail complex...

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Kentucky Attorney General Expands Opioid Lawsuit to Target OptumRx

Kentucky's Attorney General Russell Coleman has expanded his opioid-related lawsuit to include OptumRx, a major pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), accusing the company of playing a key role in the state's opioid crisis. The move marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing legal efforts to hold pharmaceutical entities accountable for...

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Residents Sue Kentucky Plant After Deadly Explosion

Two Kentucky residents have filed a lawsuit against Givaudan Flavors Corporation and its parent company, Givaudan U.S., following a catastrophic explosion at the company’s plant on November 12. The blast destroyed the facility, killed two workers, and caused widespread damage to nearby homes, leaving the community shaken and traumatized. Explosion...

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Decade-Long Beach Erosion Conflict Nears Resolution

A decade of litigation and disputes over the deteriorating beaches in North Wildwood, New Jersey, could soon come to an end. The resort town, popular with tourists from the Philadelphia area, has reached a tentative agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to resolve ongoing conflicts and...

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Louisiana Police Chief Indicted on Federal Civil Rights Charges

Sunset Police Chief Luis Enrique Padilla has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating an individual’s civil rights by using excessive force during a December 2023 investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana announced the charges, alleging Padilla caused injuries to the...

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