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Former Albuquerque Property Manager Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Sexual Harassment Allegations: U.S. Department of Justice Takes Action

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A former property manager at St. Anthony Plaza Apartments in Albuquerque is facing a federal lawsuit after being accused of sexually harassing female tenants. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the lawsuit against Ariel Solis Veleta, alleging that he locked female tenants in his office and demanded sex acts. The DOJ also claims that he pressured tenants into engaging in sexual acts in order to keep their housing. These alleged events took place between 2010 and 2022. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division stated, “The … Read more

Kern County Grand Jury Exposes Leadership Failures and Ongoing Crises in California City

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CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. – The Kern County Grand Jury has released a scathing report on the ongoing crises and leadership failures plaguing California City. This marks the fourth report in the last six years that sheds light on the financial and leadership problems facing the city. The previous reports have highlighted issues such as a financial crisis, leadership crisis, budget crisis, dysfunction, and mistrust in the local government. In the latest report released on Thursday, the Grand Jury outlined the “dysfunction” within the city and raised concerns about whether the leaders will address the ongoing … Read more

Landmark $2.5 Billion Settlement Reached for 82,000 Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – In a groundbreaking move, a massive settlement of $2.5 billion has been reached by more than 82,000 survivors of childhood sexual abuse with the Boy Scouts of America and affiliated organizations. This long-awaited resolution comes after decades of suffering and provides a glimmer of hope for those affected. The settlement is the result of the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to file for bankruptcy in February 2020, as a flood of sexual abuse lawsuits threatened the organization’s existence. The sheer number of survivors involved in this case underscores the magnitude of the … Read more

Michigan House of Representatives Passes Legislation to Repeal Surrogacy Act, Paving the Way for Reproductive Freedom

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LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan may soon see changes to its surrogacy laws as lawmakers in the House of Representatives pass a package of legislation aimed at updating the existing Surrogate Parenting Act. The Act, which was enacted on September 1, 1988, prohibits compensated surrogacy parenting in the state. However, after 36 years, lawmakers are now looking to repeal and replace this law with the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act. If signed into law, House Bill 5207, which is the primary legislation in the package, would establish the new Act and repeal … Read more