Ryan J. Farrick, Author at Legal Reader

Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.

Freak Tragedy Aboard Southwest Airlines Flight Prompts New Concerns Over Engine Safety Checks

April 19, 2018

A fatal accident aboard a recent Southwest Airlines flight is forcing the federal government and manufacturers to reconsider inspection guidelines. Earlier in the week, New Mexico businesswoman and philanthropist Jennifer Riordan boarded an ordinary flight from LaGuardia International to Albuquerque. Less than twenty minutes in, an engine suddenly malfunctioned, exploding in midair. Debris blasted through

Conservative Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Sued After Bashing Sandy Hook Parents as “Hoax”

April 18, 2018

Kooky conservative conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is being sued by parents of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. Jones, along with a handful of other ‘alternative truthers,’ claims that Sandy Hook is a “giant hoax.” The right-wing radio host says the massacre was “completely fake” – a liberal ploy to strip Americans of their Second

Trump Goes Back to Bashing Californians Over Immigration and the State’s Border with Mexico

April 17, 2018

President Donald Trump warned Californians Tuesday that the “crime rate will only get higher” along the state’s border with Mexico until or unless Gov. Jerry Brown stands in line with the White House. Last week, Brown pledged to commit at least 400 National Guard troops to protect and patrol the U.S.-Mexico border. The deployment would

Accidental Injury Lawsuit Might Make a Reluctant David Copperfield Reveal the Secret Behind His Favorite Trick

April 16, 2018

A lawsuit against David Copperfield unraveled part of the magician’s code in court late Friday, the details explaining away one of the entertainer’s favorite illusions. Copperfield’s attorney, writes ABC7, explained the method in a hearing last week. The stupendously wealthy Copperfield – worth almost $1 billion – is being sued by Gavin Cox, who was

Chicago Settles, Gets Sanctioned in Police Shooting Lawsuit

April 13, 2018

The Chicago City Council is preparing to pay $2.3 million in response to a police shooting lawsuit which led to the resignation of a Law Department supervisor and the suspension of two deputies. The settlement, writes the Chicago Tribune, was reached in January. Only yesterday was the exact dollar amount made public, pending approval from

Trump Fumes After Personal Attorney Michael Cohen is Raided by FBI

April 12, 2018

A surprise raid on President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, is lending conservatives and the commander-in-chief a new rage. The raid, carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has heightened tension between the White House and special counsel Robert Mueller. Paranoia growing, the president has taken to Twitter, once again damning the inquiries

Wheelchair-bound Parkland Survivor Anthony Borges Lashes Out Against Sheriff and Superintendent

April 11, 2018

Anthony Borges, shot five times while shielding his classmates in February’s Parkland shooting, blasted the district superintendent and county sheriff in a statement issued Friday. The 15-year old, released from medical care last week, is a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. According to Fox News, Borges used his body to

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Class Action Alleging Prisoner Mistreatment by Mississippi Department of Corrections Concludes Arguments

April 10, 2018

On Monday, attorneys presented their closing arguments in a case pitting prisoners against the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Filed in 2013, the five-week trial brings to a close Dockery, et. al. v. Hall, et. al., a class action suit alleging barbaric living conditions at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. Although a verdict’s

Texas Rep. Farenthold (Finally) Resigns Following Sexual Harassment Scandal

April 9, 2018

Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold resigned on Friday, four months after being implicated in a sexual harassment scandal. The Republican politician had initially promised to serve out the rest of his term without seeking re-election. “While I had planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it’s time

Son of Sen. Jeff Flake Tries Reviving Lawsuit Against Former AZ Sheriff Arpaio

April 9, 2018

The son of outgoing U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R) is renewing a civil suit against former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, once billed as the toughest lawman in America. Arpaio, responsible for organizing illegal immigrant round-ups and accused of civil rights violations, allegedly constructed a trumped-up case against Flake’s family members. Over the course of some

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