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Landmark Verdict: $25 Million Awarded to Victim in Child Abuse Lawsuit Against New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – A Middlesex County jury has awarded a $25 million verdict against the state’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCCP) in a “horrific” case of child sexual abuse in foster homes. The verdict was reached on March 12 after a trial that began on Feb. 20 and was presided over by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bradshaw. The awarded amount was subsequently reduced to $12 million in accordance with an agreement between the lawyers involved. Representing the victim, Matt Bonnano of Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo stated that this was the first … Read more

Former Attorney Trades Legal Briefs for Cannabis Dreams: Building a Successful Career in the Booming Cannabis Industry

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Boston, Massachusetts – Blake M. Mensing, a former attorney based in Holliston, made a bold career move after Massachusetts voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2016. Inspired by the ballot initiative, Mensing decided to leave the practice of law and venture into the cannabis industry. He had been working tirelessly to establish a successful legal practice advising clients in the cannabis industry. However, the passage of Question 4 prompted him to pursue his dream in a different capacity. Mensing took a significant leap towards realizing his aspirations when his Boston firm, The Mensing Group, closed its … Read more

Verdict Expected Today: Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ Disqualification Decision in Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is awaiting a decision from Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on whether she will be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his codefendants. The decision comes after allegations of an improper and clandestine relationship between Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired to lead the investigation. Willis initiated the investigation into potential interference in the 2020 presidential election results. The motion for disqualification was filed by one of Trump’s co-defendants, Michael Roman, who accused Willis of … Read more

Detroit Security Officer Faces New Lawsuit Alleging Racism and Assault at RenCen

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DETROIT (AP) — A former narcotics cop who faced controversy and civil lawsuits during his time with the Detroit Police Department is now facing new allegations of wrongdoing. Matthew Zani, along with five other private security officers, is being sued in federal court by two Black visitors to Detroit’s Renaissance Center. The visitors claim that Zani and other officers assaulted them and detained them in a basement cell. The lawsuit also alleges racial profiling and harassment of Black guests at the RenCen since 2016. Zani’s previous misconduct while working as a Detroit police officer has … Read more