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Tenant Triumphs: Jury Grants $1.3M to Victim of ‘Catnapping’ by Unscrupulous Portland Landlord

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PORTLAND, Ore. – A jury has awarded $1.3 million to a man whose cat was allegedly stolen by his landlord in Portland. The verdict comes after a long legal battle between the tenant, Michael Smith, and his former landlord, John Thompson. According to court documents, Smith claimed that Thompson “catnapped” his beloved pet, named Whiskers, when he moved out of the rental property. Smith accused Thompson of intentionally withholding the cat to punish him for not paying rent on time. During the trial, Smith testified that he had a strong bond with Whiskers and that … Read more

Presidential Immunity: Nikki Haley Slams Former Trump Attorney’s ‘Ridiculous’ Argument on Assassination of Political Rivals

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Washington, D.C. – GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized the notion that presidential immunity would protect assassinations of political rivals, calling it “ridiculous.” Speaking at the CNN GOP presidential debate, Haley emphasized the need for common sense when determining the boundaries of presidential immunity. Haley’s remarks were in response to arguments made by former President Trump’s attorney, John Sauer, before a panel of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges. Sauer claimed that the president would be shielded from prosecution if they ordered the assassination of a political rival, as long as the president had not … Read more

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Escambia County School District of Violating Free Speech by Removing Library Books

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging that the Escambia County School District violated free speech by removing and restricting library books. U.S. District Judge Kent Wetherell made the ruling in the lawsuit against the Escambia County School Board. The lawsuit, filed by Penguin Random House, PEN America, and several individuals, claims that the school district violated the First Amendment by removing or limiting access to books discussing race, racism, and LGBTQ identities. This was done against the recommendations of the district review committee responsible for … Read more

Lyft Driver Faces Rape Lawsuit After Assault Results in Child’s Birth: Survivor Demands Safety Changes

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San Francisco – A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday alleging that a Lyft driver based in San Francisco sexually assaulted and raped a passenger, resulting in the birth of a child. The lawsuit claims that the woman was repeatedly and violently raped by the driver. According to the survivor’s lawyer, Lyft has been aware of multiple sexual assaults and rapes committed by its drivers but has failed to take appropriate action. The alleged attack took place in April 2019 after a night of drinking, as reported by the victim in the lawsuit. Tabatha Means, the … Read more