Lawsuit: Eastern Michigan University Covered Up Sexual Assaults, Protected Fraternities
The university’s Title IX director allegedly try to dissuade some women from reporting assaults, saying they wouldn’t be taken seriously.
Ryan J. Farrick
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Supreme Court Tosses Facebook Appeal in “Wiretap Act” Lawsuit
The class action claims that Facebook broke federal law by tracking consumers’ activities on other websites and platforms–even when they were logged out of their Facebook accounts.
Women Drop Class Action Against Harvey Weinstein and Company
Three women have dropped a sex trafficking lawsuit against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. According to The Hollywood Reporter, three Weinstein victims—identified as Louisette Geiss, Sarah Ann Thomas, and Melissa Thompson—have voluntarily agreed to dismiss their claims against the long-time producer and convicted sexual predator. The plaintiffs, says the Reporter, had tried to jump-start a
Nielsen Settles Discrimination Lawsuit with Black Exec Who Claimed She Was Denied Promotion
Consumer data and ratings aggregator Nielsen allegedly retaliated against a high-performing Black executive who’d been hoping for a promotion.
North Dakota Senate Approves Coronavirus Business Liability Bill
The North Dakota Senate has approved a bill that would shield businesses from liability in the event any of their employees contracted novel coronavirus at work. According to The Grand Forks Herald, the proposal was passed 41-6 on Wednesday. While the state House of Representatives had already approved the same bill, the Senate made several
Health Officials Warn Nevadans Not to Drink, Buy “Real Water”
While a definite link has yet to be proven, Vegas-based Real Water has been identified as a common source in several cases of acute hepatitis.
Immigration Advocates File Lawsuit Against Arizona Attorney General
Immigrants’ rights advocates are pushing back against Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s attempts to block President Joe Biden’s latest changes to U.S. immigration policy. On Tuesday, a coalition of immigration and Latino advocacy groups announced a lawsuit against Brnovich’s office. The complaint, notes The Associated Press, was filed by the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational
Florida Attorney General Moody Sues Biden Administration Over Immigration Policy, Changes
Moody says the new immigration policies will force local law enforcement to release undocumented immigrants back into Florida communities.
Family of Black Louisiana Man Sues Shreveport Police Department for Killing of Tommie McGlothen, Jr.
An attorney for the McGlothen family say Shreveport officers knew that Tommie McGlothen had a mental health condition–but nonetheless proceeded to beat him and abuse him until death.
Boyfriend of Breonna Taylor Sues Louisville Police for Violating Rights in Deadly No-knock Raid
Kenneth Walker III claims that Louisville Police acted improperly and without regard for his constitutional rights when they broke down Breonna Taylor’s door without warning.