Law - Page 170

December 6, 2023

Georgia family seeks $16 million in restitution after man killed during police traffic stop

The family of a Black man fatally shot by a Georgia deputy during a traffic stop is planning to sue the sheriff's office and has demanded $16 million in restitution.

December 5, 2023

6 detained in Belgium and the Netherlands over suspected illegal exports

Six people have been apprehended in Belgium and the Netherlands as part of an investigation into the alleged export of "sensitive" products and technology.

December 5, 2023

Colorado funeral home owners face charges after discovery of 190 decomposing bodies

The owners of a Colorado funeral home, Jon and Carie Hallford, are set to appear in court facing charges related to the discovery of 190 decomposing bodies in their facility.

December 5, 2023

WI county officials seek financial relief for unwed fathers through halt to pre-2020 Medicaid repayments

Dane County officials are advocating to end the practice of requiring unwed fathers to repay Medicaid for birthing costs, extending the policy change to cases before 2020.

December 5, 2023

NC faces federal lawsuit over alleged racial bias in newly drawn congressional maps

A federal lawsuit has been filed by Black and Latino voters in North Carolina challenging recently drawn congressional districts by Republican state legislators.

December 5, 2023

YouTuber who staged plane crash in California sentenced to 6 months in prison

An influencer who staged a plane crash to record a video of himself parachuting to safety was sentenced to six months in prison for obstructing the investigation.

December 5, 2023

New Jersey man behind Tesla crash that killed woman, 22, admits to taking Snapchat video while driving 156 mph

Vasu Laroiya reached a plea deal last week after he admitted to taking a Snapchat video while drunken driving a Tesla before he crashed last year, killing a 22-year-old woman.

December 4, 2023

AGs fed up with NYT, CNN Hamas coverage issue stern warning: ‘Follow the law’

Led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, 14 state AGs signed a letter to four media outlets reminding them it's illegal to provide material support to terrorists.

December 4, 2023

Chicago man files wrongful death lawsuit after fatal stabbing of Palestinian American son

A Chicago man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a man, his wife and their property management company in the death of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy.

December 2, 2023

Widower of 73-year-old New Orleans woman who was dragged, killed by carjacking teens sues their parents

The widower of the New Orleans woman who was killed in a deadly carjacking last year is suing the parents of the four teenagers responsible for her death.