Former President of the Washington State Bar Charged With Theft
Former President of the Washington State Bar Charged With Theft
Akron Fright Fest Under Fire After ‘Mock Rape’ Incident
When most people visit Halloween haunted attractions to celebrate the holiday, they’re expected a few quick scares and a fun time. Few think anything bad might actually happen to them. Unfortunately for one couple who visited Akron Fright Fest, their night of fun took an alarming turn when they were allegedly “assaulted and subjected to a ‘mock rape’ scene” at the attraction. As a result, the couple, Ryan Carr and Sarah Lelonek, have decided to file a civil suit against the employees and owners of the Halloween attraction.
Trump Says Troops Should Shoot Migrants Who Throw Rocks
On Thursday, President Donald Trump said he’d order soldiers along the border to shoot migrants who throw rocks. “I will tell you, anybody throwing stones, rocks, like they did to Mexico and the Mexican military, Mexican police, where they badly hurt police and soldiers of Mexico, we will consider that a firearm, Trump said while
California Psychiatrist Says Corrections Department is Lying About Mental Health Care in Prisons
A California psychiatrist claims the state’s corrections department is misleading federal officials about the quality of mental health care in prisons. The whistleblower report, put together by chief corrections psychiatrist Dr. Michael Golding, was made public on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Kimberly Mueller. According to the New York Times, the report alleges that prison
Cincinnati Settles with 11-Year Old Black Girl Tased for Shoplifting Potato Chips
An 11-year old black girl who was stun gunned by a Cincinnati police officer will be awarded $240,000 as part of a civil rights settlement. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported the award Tuesday, saying the city will pay $220,000 to 11-year old Donesha Gowdy. The remaining $20,000 will be signed over by Kroger Co. Use of
Passing Marijuana Ballot Proposal Guarantees Little
In November, the number of states that allow medical and recreational marijuana use will likely increase from 30.
Guns vs. Boys: What’s a Parent to Do?
There is nothing wrong with having a toy gun and using it to play. It is normal for boys to pretend to have a gun at their young age and play about with toy guns.
Deadly Philadelphia Bicycle Crash Results in Safer Streets and $6M Settlement
Less than a year after a 24-year-old female bicyclist was struck and killed by a Gold Medal Environmental trash truck in the Center City District, her family entered into a $6 million settlement.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Milford Widow Reaches Settlement
A wrongful death lawsuit filed by a Milford widow against a health care provider and a doctor in 2016 recently settled. The suit itself was filed by Karen Lockwood, a resident of Milford, about “three years after her husband, Michael Lockwood, died of septic shock the day after he was admitted to a Nashua hospital.” The defendants in the suit included Southern New Hampshire Health and Dr. Abraham Jacob.
Aldi Fit & Active Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria and Salmonella Contamination Concerns
A voluntary recall was recently issued by J&J Snack Foods Handheld Corp. Based in Holly Ridge, North Carolina, the company’s recall includes “two lots of Fit & Active Southwest Veggie Stuffed Sandwiches” over concerns that the products may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.