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Woman Cleared of Criminal Charges After Miscarriage, Advocates Celebrate Victory for Reproductive Rights

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Warren, Ohio – An Ohio woman who faced a criminal charge after suffering a miscarriage at home will not be indicted, according to the decision made by a Trumbull County grand jury on Thursday. The case, which drew criticism from reproductive rights advocates, was dismissed by the grand jury. Brittany Watts, 34, of Warren, Ohio, had been charged with felony abuse of a corpse after she miscarried last September and passed her nonviable fetus in her bathroom. Watts was initially facing a $2,500 fine and up to a year in prison. However, with the grand … Read more

Oregon Residents Urged to Prepare for Super Purchase as State Expands Access

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Portland, Oregon – The process of purchasing online has become a routine for many consumers. However, a recent study conducted by the University of Oregon highlights a potential issue that online shoppers may face – the lack of knowledge about the shipping address dropdown menus. These dropdown menus, commonly found on e-commerce websites, are meant to help users select their state, zip code, and country. However, researchers discovered that these menus can often be overwhelming for users, especially those with cognitive disabilities or limited computer skills. The study found that many dropdown menus contain an … Read more

Immigration Lawyer Who Fought to Keep John Lennon in the US Passes Away

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New York, NY – Leon Wildes, a renowned immigration lawyer famous for his yearslong battle in the 1970s to prevent the deportation of John Lennon and secure his permanent residency in the United States, has passed away at the age of 90. Wildes, a graduate of New York University School of Law, co-founded the law firm Wildes & Weinberg in 1960 and later became the president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. His son, Michael Wildes, an immigration attorney and the Mayor of Englewood, N.J., confirmed the news of his father’s death, stating that he … Read more

Judge Rules Nelson County Board of Education Violated Open Meetings Act and Orders Funding for District Facilities Plan

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BARDSTOWN, KY – In a recent lawsuit between NC Forward and the Nelson County Board of Education, Judge Mark A. Thurmond ruled that the board violated the Open Meetings Act. Acting as the special judge in the case, Thurmond also issued a temporary order to proceed with funding the current District Facilities Plan. The lawsuit, filed by NC Forward, highlights several new developments. Former board member Damon Jackey and former board attorney Eric Farris have resigned, and board member Tracy Bowling made a public statement about business conducted outside of public meetings. Matthew Hite, the … Read more