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Family of Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Plans to Sue After Tragic Death from Medical Negligence

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Dallas, Texas – Attorneys representing the family of former congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson have alleged medical negligence leading to her “terrible, painful death” and are planning to file a lawsuit. The family sent a pre-suit notice letter to Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, notifying them of their intention to sue. According to the attorney’s letter, Johnson underwent back surgery in September 2023 and was then sent to Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. The letter alleges that Johnson’s son, Kirk Johnson, found his mother lying … Read more

Marion County Grand Jury Unanimously Clears Officers in Fatal Salem Shooting Incident

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SALEM, Ore. – A Marion County Grand Jury unanimously found three law enforcement officials justified in their use of deadly force during a shooting incident in Salem last November, according to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. The incident resulted in the death of 32-year-old Justin Lee Jordan. The grand jury reviewed video evidence and testimony, concluding that Jordan had failed to comply with verbal and visual warnings from officers. Jordan had been waving guns, pointing them at people, and firing shots at a bystander. The investigation revealed that Jordan fired his gun four times … Read more

California Introduces New Laws to Safeguard Reproductive Rights and Address Opioid Crisis

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San Jose, California – A wave of new legislation in California is set to take effect with the start of the new year, aiming to address various issues and prioritize the well-being of Californians. Governor Gavin Newsom, in partnership with the Legislature, has highlighted a number of bills that focus on reproductive rights, affordable housing, workers’ rights, increasing voter access, holding oil companies accountable, addressing the opioid crisis, and tackling the mental health crisis. California, known as “more than just a state of dreamers,” but also “a state of doers,” is taking significant steps to … Read more

Georgia Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani

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Washington D.C., USA – A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and Ruby Freeman, who filed a defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City. The workers claimed that lies spread by Giuliani in 2020 had caused their lives to be upended by racist threats and harassment. The damages verdict includes a $75 million award in punitive damages for the women, in addition to approximately $36 million each in other damages. During the trial, Moss and Freeman emotionally testified about the … Read more