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Victory for Brittany Watts: Ohio Woman Cleared of Criminal Charges in Home Miscarriage Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A grand jury in Ohio has decided not to charge Brittany Watts, a woman from Warren, with abuse of a corpse for her handling of a home miscarriage. The case drew national attention due to its implications for pregnant women as states across the country debate new laws on reproductive health care access following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The Trumbull County prosecutor’s office announced the grand jury’s decision on January 11, just hours before a rally of about 150 supporters gathered in Warren to show their support for Watts. … Read more

Uncovering the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Labor Movement and Examining Current Labor News

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Chicago, Illinois – On this week’s episode of The Worker’s Mic, hosted by Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson, the team reflects on the enduring influence of Martin Luther King Jr. on the labor movement, particularly before his tragic assassination. They also delve into the impact of Chicago’s recent weather on outdoor labor jobs and provide updates on the United Automobile Workers (UAW) following their successful negotiations with the ‘Big Three’ automakers. Additionally, the hosts discuss a new bill passed in Indiana that permits 14-year-olds to drop out of school in order to work … Read more

Reynolds American Faces Landmark Verdict: $200 Million Awarded in Lung Cancer Lawsuit

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BOSTON (AP) — Reynolds American is facing a nearly $200 million jury verdict award following the conclusion of a Massachusetts lawsuit involving the estate of a woman who died from lung cancer in 2018. The Boston jury awarded $24.3 million in compensatory damages, with $5 million going to each of Rita Jones’ five adult children, and an additional $150 million in punitive damages. However, it is likely that the punitive damages will be reduced significantly, if not disallowed, during the appellate stage. Similar cases involving Engle progeny lawsuits in Florida have seen substantial reductions in … Read more

Trump’s Lawyer Challenges Unprecedented Restrictions on Testimony in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case

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In a recent court filing, lawyer Alina Habba, representing former President Donald Trump, argued for his right to testify in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll. Carroll, a prominent columnist, accuses Trump of defaming her in response to her allegations of sexual assault. Habba criticized the measures proposed by Carroll’s legal team, asserting that they would unfairly impede Trump’s defense. These measures include restrictions on Trump’s testimony regarding the context of his statements and whether they were made with malice. Specifically, Habba objected to Carroll’s team’s demand that Trump acknowledge, outside … Read more