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HC Attorney Unveils Stringent Measures to Ensure Compliance with Brady/Giglio Laws

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Hennepin County, Minnesota – In an effort to improve compliance with Brady/Giglio laws, an attorney from Hennepin County announced new measures today. These laws require prosecutors to disclose information about police officers’ credibility issues, such as past misconduct or dishonesty. The attorney’s announcement aimed to address concerns raised by defense attorneys and civil rights advocates regarding the enforcement of these laws in the county. The new measures include implementing a more comprehensive and streamlined approach to identifying and tracking officers’ credibility issues. This will involve the creation of a centralized database that will allow prosecutors … Read more

Carlsbad Man Awarded $332 Million in Landmark Roundup Lawsuit Against Monsanto

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SAN DIEGO — A jury in San Diego has awarded a Carlsbad man $332 million in damages in a lawsuit against chemical giant Monsanto. The plaintiff, Mike Dennis, claimed that his cancer was caused by years of using Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller. Dennis, who was diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020, argued that the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate, was responsible for his illness. Although Dennis has been in remission for nearly three years, his doctors have informed him that the cancer may return. This verdict serves as a significant win for … Read more

Russian Left-Wing Activist Sergei Udaltsov Arrested on Terrorism Justification Charges

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MOSCOW, Russia – Sergei Udaltsov, a well-known left-wing political activist in Russia, was arrested on Thursday and charged with “justifying terrorism,” according to his lawyer. The arrest came after Udaltsov posted on the Telegram messenger app that police were forcibly entering his home. The specific details of the charges against him have not been provided. Udaltsov is the leader of the Left Front, a coalition of Russian left-wing groups that is linked to the Communist Party of Russia. His wife, Anastasia Udaltsova, is a member of Russia’s parliament as a communist representative. The activist gained … Read more

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s Sexual Assault Case Suspended as Judge Deems Him Incompetent to Stand Trial

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A Wisconsin judge has suspended the sexual assault case against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick after a court-appointed psychologist deemed him not competent to stand trial. The judge did not dismiss the case outright, and the final decision will be made by the Walworth County District Attorney. The case is currently scheduled for a review hearing in December 2024. The charge against McCarrick, who is now 93 years old, is one count of fourth-degree sexual assault. This recent development in Wisconsin follows a similar outcome in Massachusetts, where McCarrick faced criminal sex abuse charges. A psychological … Read more