Law - Page 161

January 5, 2024

Legal complaint filed over video revealing identity of alleged assault victim of Dani Alves

The attorney representing the woman who accused Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves of sexual assault has filed a legal complaint with Spanish authorities over a video.

January 5, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers to consider medical marijuana legalization proposal by Republicans

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a supporter of full recreational marijuana legalization, said he is open to a more limited medical marijuana legalization proposed by Republicans.

January 5, 2024

Washington state lawmakers convene to address fentanyl crisis, housing and climate change

Washington state lawmakers are returning for a legislative session addressing housing, climate change and the fentanyl crisis, which marks Gov. Jay Inslee's final term.

January 5, 2024

Colorado police officer found guilty in Elijah McClain's death awaits sentencing

A Colorado police officer who was convicted of killing Elijah McClain, a young Black man, is awaiting sentencing for criminally negligent homicide and assault.

January 5, 2024

Pennsylvania schools prepared to return to court if state budget falls short on funding

Pennsylvania schools that won a landmark school funding court case last year are prepared to return to court if the Legislature fails to address funding shortfalls.

January 4, 2024

Oregon judge denies DOJ request to dismiss lawsuit alleging government's negligence in addressing pollution

An Oregon judge has denied a request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit by young people alleging the government knew about carbon pollution dangers but supported the fossil fuel industry.

January 4, 2024

Georgia families sue state agencies, alleging failure in children's mental health care

Georgia families are suing three state agencies responsible for social services, claiming that their children's mental health worsened due to inadequate care.

January 4, 2024

Ex-Michigan House speaker aides plead not guilty to embezzlement from nonprofit funds

Two former aides of a prominent Republican lawmaker during his tenure as the Michigan House Speaker have pleaded not guilty to financial crimes, including embezzlement.

January 4, 2024

Kentucky Gov. Beshear urges for unity between parties to elevate education, economy

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky called for unity with Republican lawmakers in his State of the Commonwealth speech, emphasizing the state's opportunity to be a leader.

January 3, 2024

Georgia conservative group cleared of Voting Rights Act violation accusations

A U.S. district judge has ruled that the conservative group True the Vote did not violate the Voting Rights Act when challenging the eligibility of over 360,000 Georgia voters.