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Dental Assistant Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges After Jury Finds Allegations Based on Drug-Induced Hallucinations

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LAND O’LAKES, Fla. (AP) — After a Pasco County jury found a 41-year-old dental assistant not guilty of sexual assault charges, the dental community is shedding light on the potential side effects of anesthetic drugs. Edwin Alvis, who worked at the Tampa Bay Institute of Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, was accused of sexual assault by an 18-year-old patient during a wisdom tooth removal procedure in 2019. However, his attorneys argued that the accusation was based on false memories and hallucinations caused by the drugs administered during the procedure. A recent study by researchers at … Read more

University of Idaho Law Students File Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Hostile Environment

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MOSCOW, Idaho — Three students at the University of Idaho College of Law have recently left the state due to alleged discrimination they faced throughout their enrollment, according to a federal lawsuit. The lawsuit, which was filed initially in September and then again in December, claims that the students, who identify as LGBTQ+ and come from diverse backgrounds, experienced hostility, racial aggressions, and a lack of response from the school in addressing their discrimination complaints. The lawsuit names the university, the state board of education, university President Scott Green, the dean of the law school, … Read more

Palm Springs International Film Festival Wraps Up with Exciting Jury Award Winners

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Palm Springs, California – The Palm Springs International Film Festival concluded with the announcement of its jury award winners. This year’s festival showcased 184 films from over 70 countries, including 48 premieres. While there are still a few regular screenings scheduled for Sunday, the festival officially wraps up on Monday with “Best of the Fest” screenings, featuring encore presentations of the most popular films from throughout the event. Among the highly anticipated awards are the Audience Awards for Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary Feature, which will be announced on Sunday. However, several other awards … Read more

Former Trump Fixer Michael Cohen Calls Out Trump’s Change of Heart on ‘Retribution’: Claims Seal Team Six Will Take Action

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen dismissed ex-President Donald Trump’s recent backtrack on his “retribution” talk, joking that Trump will have Seal Team Six take care of it instead. Cohen’s remark was in response to arguments made by Trump’s lawyer during an appeals court hearing that a president could order Seal Team Six to assassinate a political rival without facing prosecution unless impeached and convicted first. During a recent Fox News town hall, Trump slightly walked back his promise of “retribution,” stating that although people like the idea, he won’t “have time” … Read more