Lawsuit: Virginia Police Officers Pepper Spray, Beat Mixed-Race Army Lieutenant
2nd Lt. Caron Nazario claims he was pulled over and pepper-sprayed for driving without plates–even though his vehicle was new enough to not need a permanent set.
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Nebraska Supreme Court Tosses Inmate’s Claim of Negligence, Riot Injuries
Plaintiff John Wizinsky says his PTSD and diabetes have both gotten worse after the riot.
New Jersey Settles with Women Prisoners Who Say They Were Sexually Assaulted Behind Bars
The state will pay a total of $21 million.
Wayne LaPierre Says He Didn’t Tell Bankruptcy Plans to Other NRA Leaders
Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, told a bankruptcy judge that he did not inform other NRA leaders of his decision to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy on behalf of the organization. According to The Hill, LaPierre said he consulted a three-member, special litigation team before moving the NRA towards bankruptcy. However, he
Biden Administration Asks Courts to Dismiss Torture Lawsuit Against Former Egypt PM
Mohamed Soltan, a D.C.-based activist and U.S. citizen, has spent years trying to hold former Egyptian Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi liable for torture.
Woman Accuses Desuahn Watson of Sexual Assault, Bringing Total Number of Lawsuits to 22
The anonymous plaintiff claims the Houston Texans quarterback “exposed himself” and tried to molest her during a professional massage session.
Lawsuit Claims Rochester Police Have Brutalized Minorities for Decades
The lawsuit points to protests surrounding the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who was killed in the midst of a mental health crisis.
Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Trump, Twitter Antics
Since Trump is no longer president, the Supreme Court has agreed to dismiss the case.
New York Judge: State Must Immediately Offer Coronavirus Vaccines to Inmates
A New York judge has ordered New York to immediately begin offering coronavirus vaccines to any and all inmates held in the state’s prisons. CBS News reports that the ruling ends a nearly two-month dispute between inmates and the state. Prisoners, notes CBS, had earlier filed a lawsuit against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and
Immigration Activists Launch Lawsuit to Learn Future of Berks County Detention Center
Activists allege that Berks County’s commissioners have refused to inform of the public of their plans to use the facility as part of a mysterious federal contract.