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Jury Grants $2.2 Million to Protester Injured by Nonlethal Projectile During Police Brutality Demonstration

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded over $2 million to a protester who was injured during a police brutality demonstration in 2020. The plaintiff, who suffered significant facial injuries from a less-lethal projectile fired by a Los Angeles sheriff’s deputy, received $2.2 million in damages. The ruling was handed down after a civil trial that put a spotlight on the use of nonlethal weapons during protests. According to court documents, the incident occurred during a large-scale demonstration amidst heightened tensions over policing practices. The plaintiff, participating peacefully in the protest, was injured by what … Read more

Former DOJ Attorney Faces Assault Charge After Alleged Subway Sandwich Incident with Law Enforcement in D.C.

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Washington, D.C. — A former Justice Department lawyer faces new legal troubles after being charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal officer during an altercation on Capitol Hill. Sean Charles Dunn, who was fired following his arrest, initially faced more severe allegations, but recent developments have led to a lesser charge being filed by prosecutors. The incident occurred in early August when Dunn allegedly hurled a sub sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection officer while expressing his discontent with law enforcement. Witnesses reported that he shouted at the officers present at the scene, … Read more

Judge Halts Kari Lake’s Attempt to Dismiss VOA Director Amid Controversy

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PHOENIX — A judge has intervened in a legal battle involving Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and her authority to terminate the head of the Voice of America (VOA). The judge’s recent ruling blocks Lake, who has been tasked with reorganizing the VOA, from dismissing its director, Amanda Bennett. The issue arose as part of broader discussions regarding the management of the VOA, which is a U.S. government-funded news organization. In a move that has caused significant concern among journalists and advocates for press freedom, Lake’s ambition to make sweeping changes was met with resistance … Read more

Judge Dismisses Law Professor Amy Wax’s Lawsuit Challenging UPenn Sanctions for Bias

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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Amy Wax, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who argued that the university’s disciplinary actions against her were rooted in bias. Wax’s legal action sought to contest sanctions following her public comments on race and diversity in higher education. The judge ruled that her claims did not meet the necessary legal standards to proceed. Wax, who has faced scrutiny for her controversial statements, contended that the sanctions imposed on her were unjust and part of a broader pattern of discrimination against her … Read more