Agender and Name Change Application Is Approved
Judge approved an application by Patrick Abbatiello, asking to change his sex from “male” to “agender” as well as his name to Patch.
Verdicts & Settlements
Woman Allegedly Sexually Assaulted By A Prison Doctor Awarded $175k
The state of Oregon agreed Tuesday to pay $175,000 to a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by a prison doctor during a gynecological exam. The lawsuit was filed in 2015 in U.S. District Court. Oregon Live reports that a Dr. Robert W. Snider, along with several other employees at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility,
Trespassing Drone Fair Game?
Senior U.S. District Judge Thomas Russell dismissed a lawsuit that sought damages against a property owner who shot down a hobbyist’s trespassing drone in 2015.
You’re Guilty, But That’s Okay – We Forgive You
The cases of a few Chicago police officers have, until recently, seemed to somehow get lost in the shuffle, meaning they were guilty but the system has chosen to forgive them.
Norfolk Four Finally Get Their Lives Back
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has now formally pardoned the “Norfolk Four”, giving the men their lives back.
Substitute Teacher Found Drunk In Her Classroom
Substitute teacher Judith Richards-Gartee was found drunk in her classroom on Friday, March 17th.
Pregnant Inmates Forced To Remain Shackled During Labor
A federal lawsuit was filed on Tuesday claiming that at least forty female Milwaukee County jail inmates were forced to remain shackled while giving birth.
Lyft Drivers Receive Final Settlement of $27M
Vince Chhabira gave final approval on Thursday to a $27 million settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit against Lyft brought about by its drivers.
Death Row Inmate Unable To Stand Trial
Vernon Madison is on death row after having been convicted of killing a Mobile police officer, but unable to stand trial.
Richard Wanke Found Guilty Of Attorney Murder – UPDATE
Richard Wanke, age 55, of Rockford, Illinois, was found guilty of the murder of his attorney and sentenced to prison.