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ACLU of Maine reaches settlement in public defender suit

August 30, 2023

ACLU of Maine reaches settlement in public defender suit

The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine has reached a settlement over alleged inadequacies within the state's public defender system.

Kyle Rittenhouse sued by estate of man he killed in self-defense: lawsuit of 'lies'

August 30, 2023

Kyle Rittenhouse sued by estate of man he killed in self-defense: lawsuit of 'lies'

Kyle Rittenhouse is being sued by the estate of a man Rittenhouse says he shot in self-defense during a Black Lives Matter riot in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.

GOP states fire warning shot to dozens of law firms with diversity, equity initiatives

August 29, 2023

GOP states fire warning shot to dozens of law firms with diversity, equity initiatives

FIRST ON FOX: A group of five Republican states led by Montana are formally warning 100 of the nation's most prominent law firms that their race-based hiring practices may be illegal.

Georgia indictment: First Trump co-defendant pleads 'not guilty'

August 29, 2023

Georgia indictment: First Trump co-defendant pleads 'not guilty'

Ray Smith is the first of former President Trump's 18 co-defendants in the Georgia election meddling case to plead "not guilty" to charges of trying to overturn the election.

Watchdog group calls out Biden NIH nominee over medical malpractice suits: 'Arrogant surgeon'

August 29, 2023

Watchdog group calls out Biden NIH nominee over medical malpractice suits: 'Arrogant surgeon'

The American Accountability Foundation is calling out President Biden's NIH director nominee Dr. Monica Bertagnolli over several serious medical malpractice lawsuits filed against her.

What Trump's scowling mugshot means for an America full of rage

August 26, 2023

What Trump's scowling mugshot means for an America full of rage

Just like the famous photo of Helen of Troy, the already iconic mugshot of former President Donald Trump will launch a thousand ships. Where those ships head in 2023 and 2024 is vital.

Legal fight over distribution of medical marijuana license in Alabama continues

August 25, 2023

Legal fight over distribution of medical marijuana license in Alabama continues

Many companies are attempting to obtain medical marijuana in Alabama, but the courts are not making it easy. Lawmakers in the state approved the substance for medical use in 2021.

Major newspaper publisher sued for alleged discrimination to achieve diversity goals

August 24, 2023

Major newspaper publisher sued for alleged discrimination to achieve diversity goals

A lawsuit filed on Friday alleged that Gannett, the largest newspaper company in the country, terminated employees based on their Reverse Race Discrimination Policy.

House Judiciary Committee probing DA Fani Willis regarding motivations for Trump prosecution

August 24, 2023

House Judiciary Committee probing DA Fani Willis regarding motivations for Trump prosecution

The House Judiciary Committee announced an investigation into Fani WIllis regarding her motivation behind the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.

Georgia indictment: 2 Trump co-defendants booked in Fulton County jail

August 23, 2023

Georgia indictment: 2 Trump co-defendants booked in Fulton County jail

John Eastman, an ex-attorney for Donald Trump, and Scott Hall, an Atlanta bail bondsman, have turned themselves in to Fulton County authorities in the 2020 election case.