Federal Investigators Say Pilot Error Caused Crash That Killed Kobe Bryant and Six Others
Federal investigators believe the pilot may have experienced “self-induced pressure” that led him to flout federal law and take unnecessary risks.
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Lawsuit: Minnesota Jail Only Let White Officers Guard Ex-Cop Who Killed George Floyd
Eight correctional officers have filed a lawsuit against a Minnesota county jail, claiming that only White officers were allowed to guard Derek Chauvin, the ex-cop accused of killing George Floyd. According to NBC News, the lawsuit was lodged in a state district court earlier this week. In the complaint, the eight officers say that a
Texas Judge Extends Restraining Order on Biden’s 100-Day Deportation Freeze
A Texas judge has extended a temporary restraining order against President Joe Biden’s 100-day freeze on new deportations. According to The Hill, Judge Drew Tipton of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas extended an earlier restraining order against Biden’s decree. In his decision, Tipton said that preventing federal agencies from removing
Former Attorney General Bill Barr Squashed Plea Deal for Officer Involved in George Floyd’s Death
Barr felt a plea deal could appear too lenient, especially to protesters.
Lawsuit: Female Inmates Say New Mexico Prison Served Rats in Stew and Oatmeal
The women say recall how rats once fell into a kitchen stew–which inmate workers were then ordered to serve to their fellow prisoners.
SmartMatic Sues Fox News, Claims Network Defamed Election Technology Companies
Smartmatic says that Fox’s disinformation likely cost the company billions of dollars in potential profits.
Jilted Amateur Investors Sue Robinhood Over GameStop Trading Freeze
Robinhood clients say the company conspired with Wall Street to stop ordinary people from beating out wealthy hedge funds.
Biden’s New Department of Justice Opts to Drop Discrimination Lawsuit Against Yale
The agency will, however, continue to investigate Yale using “administrative” means.
U.S. Senators Want “Dreamers” to Have Path to Citizenship
The bipartisan duo of lawmakers say it’s important to offer Dreamers the opportunity to make their legal status permanent.
Federal Judge Says Oregon Must Offer Inmates COVID-19 Vaccines
Oregon says it will begin administering vaccines to inmates within the coming weeks.