Federal Judge Scraps University of Minnesota Football Players’ Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Several of the players–accused of gang rape–claim they were suspended, expelled or otherwise disciplined due to racial and sexist stereotypes.
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Boeing Sued By Pilots for ‘Cover-Up’ Behind Max 8 Crashes
The pilots say that Boeing down-played the risks of potentially deadly software–all so customers could get a better deal over Airbus.
Trump Stops I.C.E. From Carrying Out Mass Deportations So Democrats Can ‘Fix’ Immigration, Asylum Policy
It’s another instance of the president using migrants to further his own political agenda.
Exonerated Wisconsin Prisoner Takes Detective and Dentists to Court
Robert Lee Stinson says a retired Wisconsin police detective and two dentists used poor-quality forensic evidence to frame him for the murder of a neighbor.
Boy Scouts Make Animated Sex Abuse Awareness Videos Amidst Flurry of Lawsuits
Even though they’re facing a wave of lawsuits, B.S.A. leadership says they’ve seen a drastic decline in abuse allegations since the 1970s and 80s.
Judge Blocks I.C.E. From Making More Immigration Arrests in Massachusetts Courthouses
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to stop making immigration arrests at Massachusetts courthouses. According to the Boston Globe, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s ruling backs requests made by at least two local prosecutors. Her preliminary injunction will prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents “from civilly arresting parties, witnesses, and others attending
Settlement: Sacramento County Will Dedicate More than $20 Million to Jail Improvements
While the county plans to hire more staff and increase services for mentally disabled inmates, attorneys say the core problem of overcrowding remains.
Judge Blasts NYPD, City Law Department for Nonsensical Defense of Detective Accused of Misconduct
Former Det. Orlen Zambrano was able to clear himself of misconduct by simply denying his accuser’s story.
Boeing Apologizes for MAX 8 Crashes as British Airways Owner Orders 200 for their Fleet
Some victims’ family members hope that Boeing’s willingness to apologize means the company might settle, too.
Arizona Moves to Strip Hacienda HealthCare of its License After Patient’s Wound Found Covered in Maggots
Hacienda recently created a media firestorm after one of its nurses impregnated a severely disabled patient.