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Felon’s Airborne Assault on Judge Results in Multiple Felonies and Solitary Confinement

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A viral incident in a Las Vegas courtroom has resulted in serious consequences for the assailant. Deobra Redden, who attacked Judge Mary Kay Holthus during a sentencing hearing, now faces a multitude of felony charges. Initially in court for attempted battery causing substantial bodily harm, Redden’s actions towards the judge have escalated the charges against him. These include coercion with force or threat of force, extortion, intimidation of public officers, disregard of personal and property safety, and battery. Following the attack, Redden is now classified as a “2C” inmate, meaning he … Read more

Social Media Trade Group Takes Legal Action Against New Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors

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Columbus, Ohio – A trade group representing multiple social media sites has filed a lawsuit to block a new law in Ohio that would require companies to obtain verifiable parental consent for children under 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to take effect on January 15. Trade group NetChoice, which counts Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others among its clients, claims that the law is unconstitutional. This is not the first time NetChoice has taken legal action against states that have enacted laws regulating social media use … Read more

China Implements Sweeping New Law Mandating Nationalist Education to Enhance Unity and Loyalty

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FUZHOU, China – A new law in China aims to cement nationalist education in the country and enhance the love of the nation and the ruling Chinese Communist Party among its citizens. The “Patriotic Education Law,” which came into effect earlier this week, requires the incorporation of patriotism into work and study across all sectors, from young children to professionals. The law is part of President Xi Jinping’s efforts to deepen the party’s presence in all aspects of public and private life. Nationalist education has long been a part of China’s culture, but this law … Read more

Fleeing Driver Ordered to Pay $75 Million after Fatally Striking Musician in St. Charles County

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ST CHARLES, Mo. — A St. Charles County jury has awarded the family of Krystofer Batsell, a man who was fatally struck by a driver fleeing from police, $75 million in damages. The tragic incident took place on November 17, 2018, when Aron Richardson, driving a 1998 Dodge Durango at speeds over 100 mph, collided with Batsell’s 2002 Ford Focus along Cedar Glen Drive. This verdict comes as the five-year anniversary of Batsell’s senseless death approaches. The jury’s deliberation lasted approximately an hour before they reached their decision, which included $50 million in actual damages … Read more