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Family Files Lawsuit After Toddler Left Paralyzed from Choking on Candy Land Gummy Candy

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A family in California has filed a lawsuit alleging that their 3-year-old daughter was left paralyzed after choking on a Candy Land-branded gummy candy. The lawsuit, filed on December 28, accuses Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company Inc., Frankford Candy LLC, and toy giant Hasbro of product liability, failure to warn, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The family is seeking more than $50,000 in damages for the child’s injuries, which include spastic quadriplegia, permanent brain damage, neurogenic bladder disorder, and neurogenic bowel disorder. According to the lawsuit, the child began to … Read more

Groundbreaking Study Shows California’s Gun Laws Could Save 300,000 Lives in Next Decade

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Sacramento, California – A recent study conducted by gun safety group Everytown USA has confirmed the life-saving impact of California’s gun laws. According to the study, if all states were to adopt similar policies and match California’s gun death rate, an estimated 300,000 lives could be saved over the next decade. The study, released by the gun violence prevention non-profit organization, provides the first glimpse into the potential impact of stronger gun laws across the United States. With significant variations in firearm laws from state to state, experts see this estimate as a significant breakthrough … Read more

DOC NYC Announces Award-Winning Documentaries of 2023 in a Celebration of Filmmaking Excellence

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New York City, New York – The winners of the Juried Awards for the 14th edition of the DOC NYC festival have been announced. The festival, which features a hybrid format this year, will reveal the Audience Award winner in the coming days. As the festival’s online screenings continue until November 26, audiences across the United States have the opportunity to stream a selection of 90 features and over 100 short films, including the award-winning films. In the U.S. Competition category, the Grand Jury Prize was awarded to “Mediha,” directed by Hasan Oswald and produced … Read more

Chicago Parade Shooting Suspect Rehires Public Defenders, Seeks Legal Representation

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. — After previously firing his public defenders and insisting on representing himself, the man charged with killing seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago has now requested to be represented by public defenders again. Robert Crimo III is facing multiple charges, including 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder, and 48 counts of aggravated battery for the 2022 shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. The shooting left dozens of people wounded, including an 8-year-old who was partially paralyzed. Last month, Crimo expressed his desire to represent himself … Read more