Rapper Soulja Boy Accused of Physical and Sexual Assault, Forcing Ex-Partner to Miscarry Baby
Soulja Boy allegedly sexually assaulted, beat, threatened, and imprisoned his ex-partner over the course of their years-long, on-and-off relationship.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Los Angeles Filmmaker Sues LAPD, Uncle After Being Shot With Rubber Bullets at Protests
A 23-year-old Los Angeles filmmaker is suing the city’s police department after being shot with rubber bullets during a summertime protested. According to CBS Local-Los Angeles, the plaintiffs include the city of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department—and plaintiff Asim Jamal Shakir, Jr.’s own uncle, who is an officer on the force. According to
Snapchat Enacts Policy Changes After Oregon Boy’s Cyberbullying Suicide
Snapchat has begun to make policy changes following a class action lawsuit that was filed after an Oregon boy’s suicide. According to FOX12, the 73-page lawsuit was filed earlier this week against Snapchat, YOLO, and LMK, on behalf of Kristin Bride, and the Tyler Clementi Foundation. The latter organization is an anti-cyberbullying group. Kristin Bride’s
Massachusetts Sues Publicis Groupe for Marketing OxyContin
AG Maura Healey files lawsuit against marketing group for allegedly fueling the opioid crisis.
Kiwanis Pays Out $6 Million to 7 More Boy’s Home Victims
Kiwanis’ insurer settles case with abuse victims.
Civil Rights Advocates File New Lawsuit Against Florida’s “Anti-Riot” Law
Civil rights advocates have filed a joint lawsuit against Florida’s recently enacted “anti-riot” law, which they claim was designed to target Black protesters. The law, as LegalReader.com noted earlier this month, was supported by Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that the lawsuit was filed by the NAACP Legal Defense and
California Judge Tosses Twitter Lawsuit Against Texas Attorney General Paxton
In her ruling, the judge found that Twitter’s lawsuit was “premature,” since Paxton’s office has yet to acquire legal authority to demand the company’s internal communications.
Federal Judge Dismisses National Rifle Association’s Bankruptcy Case
The judge found that the NRA had filed for bankruptcy in Texas to gain an unfair litigatory advantage.
Second Female Inmate Accuses Lexington FMC Employee of Sexual Assault
For the second time in scarcely a week, a female inmate has accused an employee at the Lexington Federal Medical Center of sexual assault. According to The Lexington Herald-Leader, the lawsuit accuses Hosea Lee, a residential drug abuse program instructor at the Kentucky prison, of raping a female inmate. This complaint comes mere days after
More Plaintiffs Added to Former Teacher’s Sex Abuse Case
Three more alleged victims of Michael Kelly join case against the school board and staff.