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Judge Upholds Conviction in Trump Hush Money Case, Rejects Bid to Overturn

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NEW YORK — A federal judge has ruled against former President Donald Trump in his latest legal battle, refusing to invalidate a criminal conviction related to payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to suppress allegations of an affair. Trump, who has consistently denied wrongdoing, argued that the charges against him were unjust and rooted in political bias. This pivotal ruling stems from payments that Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal. Both women claim they had affairs with Trump, which he denies. Cohen, … Read more

Santa Cruz School District Agrees to $4.5M Settlement in Sex Abuse Case Involving Two Former Students

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Santa Cruz, CA – A sex abuse lawsuit resulting in a $4.5 million settlement has been resolved, implicating the Santa Cruz City Schools district. The lawsuit was initiated by two men who claimed they were sexually abused by a former wrestling coach at one of the district’s high schools during their teenage years. The abuse allegations date back to the late 1990s and early 2000s when the men were students at the district-managed high school. The accused, an assistant wrestling coach at the time, allegedly used his position to commit acts of abuse against the … Read more

Ouachita Parish Honors Sterlington Elementary for Earning Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award

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Sterlington, LA — In a proud moment for the community of Sterlington, Sterlington Elementary School has recently been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School. This prestigious designation is awarded by the U.S. Department of Education and marks a significant achievement for the school, highlighting its academic excellence and strong commitment to student outcomes. This award places Sterlington Elementary among the top schools in the nation, celebrating its progress in closing achievement gaps and excelling in academic performance. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on … Read more

Unwritten Rules: How State Law’s Lack of Transparency Undermines Federal Program Implementation

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Chicago, IL — The nuances of state administrative law and its alignment with federal directives have been cast under scrutiny in new research from Anthony B. Derron, a distinguished legal scholar from the University of Chicago Law School. Derron’s examination unfolds the complexities that arise when state laws remain unwritten, yielding substantial consequences for the enforcement and efficacy of federal programs across the United States. In an era where approximately 90 percent of federal programs are implemented at the state level, Derron highlights a critical disconnect. Many states have yet to establish clear, written guidelines … Read more