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Family of Capitol Riot Victim Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Alleging Wrongful Death and Negligence

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The family of a woman who was fatally shot by a police officer during the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government. The family alleges wrongful death, assault, and negligence. Ashli Babbitt, 35, of California, was part of a mob of supporters of former President Donald Trump who stormed the Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of President Biden’s election victory. Babbitt was shot by a U.S. Capitol Police officer as she tried to enter the building through a broken glass … Read more

Mason County Couple Faces Indictment in Shocking Human Trafficking Case

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MASON COUNTY, West Virginia — A couple from Mason County has been indicted by a grand jury following a human trafficking investigation, according to an official statement released by the Office of the Mason County Prosecuting Attorney. Timothy Pearson, 56, and Kimberly Meadows, 35, both residents of Gallipolis Ferry, are facing charges related to the trafficking of vulnerable women struggling with addiction and homelessness, as stated in the court records. The indictments represent an alarming case of exploitation and abuse of vulnerable individuals. Pearson is accused of multiple charges including failure to update sex offender … Read more

Fox News Host Grills Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Controversial State Law Defying Supreme Court Precedent

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AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted by Fox News host Shannon Bream on Sunday regarding a new state law that may challenge a precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court. Abbott has been taking action to address border security as his state sees an influx of illegal migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. According to agency data, there were 3.2 million encounters with the U.S. Border Patrol in the 2023 fiscal year, which concluded in September. In an effort to deter migrants from entering Texas, Abbott has implemented measures such as using … Read more

Robert De Niro’s Production Company Ordered to Pay Former Personal Assistant $1.2 Million in Gender Discrimination Case

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New York – Robert De Niro’s production company, Canal Productions, has been ordered by a jury to pay over $1.2 million to his former personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, after finding the company guilty of gender discrimination and retaliation. Although De Niro himself was not held personally responsible, the jury ruled that his company should make two payments of $632,142 to Robinson. The verdict was read aloud in court on Thursday, with De Niro absent. Robinson, 41, accused De Niro, 80, and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, of conspiring against her and turning her job into … Read more