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Anti-Semitism and Statehood Confusion

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled on a case involving an alleged assault at a protest outside the Senate Office Building in November 2024. A pro-Israel counterprotester, Kimmara Sumrall, was wearing an Israeli flag as a cape when…

California Bill Against Shock Gloves

California lawmakers are pushing a bill, AB 2760, to ban the use of electric shock gloves by all law enforcement in the state, including federal immigration agents operating in California. This move comes after reports that the Department…

Police Use of Opioid Funds

Local law enforcement agencies across the US have been using $50 billion in opioid settlement funds to purchase Flock cameras, which are AI-powered automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The money began flowing to states and localities…

Immigration Detention Center Abuses

On September 12, a nurse at Camp East Montana immigration detention center in El Paso, Texas called 911 to report that a detainee was experiencing severe pain, had swallowed a foreign object, and was unable to speak. The nurse stated that…

New Orleans Church Sex Abuse Scandal

Hundreds of survivors of child rape and other sexual abuse within New Orleans's Roman Catholic archdiocese received letters on Tuesday stating that they will individually receive up to $641,000 under a settlement approved in December. This…

Surrey Six Killer's Appeal

Cody Haevischer, one of the five men convicted in the Surrey Six murders, has lost his court battle to have his conviction overturned. In 2014, Haevischer was found guilty of six counts of first-degree murder for his role in the October…

ICE De-Escalation Tactics

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $16.7 million contract to Compliant Technologies, a Kentucky-based manufacturer, to purchase 6,000 electric shock gloves that can be used as a de-escalation tool in high-tension…

Amazon Prime Day Dispute

Jill Ranae Brown, a U.S. Postal Service carrier in Ottumwa, Iowa, has been charged with fourth-degree theft for allegedly stealing Menards rebates from the mail and redeeming them herself. An investigation was launched after a customer…

Campus Rape Evidence Coverup Attempted

A former Syracuse University student who was attacked on campus is trying to obtain police records from 1981 to support her claim that the school failed to provide adequate security. The university's lawyers intervened after the police…

Murder Trial Evidence Released

Lindsay Kennedy, a 47-year-old man, is standing trial at the Northern Territory Supreme Court for allegedly murdering his former partner, Colleen Bradshaw, in Katherine two years ago. The alleged murder took place on July 17, and Kennedy…

Meta Lawsuit Settlements

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has settled a lawsuit with 29 US states for $18 billion, agreeing to make changes to its social media platform in the US. The settlement follows a long-standing case that alleged Meta designed products…

Hindu Priest Sex Assault Charge

Rajendranauth Doodnauth Maraj, a 50-year-old Hindu priest from Richmond Hill, New York, has been charged with one count of sexual assault in Oshawa, Ontario. The alleged incident occurred after the victim's family hired Maraj to perform a…