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Cher’s Legal Misstep Delays Son’s Conservatorship Hearing, Sparks Controversy

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Los Angeles, CA – Cher’s attempt to petition for a conservatorship for her son, Elijah Blue Allman, has hit a roadblock. On Friday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui ruled that Cher’s legal team made an error by submitting their filings just two days before the hearing, depriving Allman and his attorneys of sufficient time to review them. As a result, a new hearing has been scheduled for January 29. According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Cher has expressed concerns about her son’s “severe mental health and substance abuse issues” that … Read more

New York City Files $708 Million Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Over Texas Migrant Transport

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New York City has filed a lawsuit against 17 charter bus and transportation companies, seeking $708 million in damages. The companies are accused of bringing migrants from Texas as part of Governor Greg Abbott’s border plan without paying for their care. Mayor Eric Adams claimed that the influx of migrants has overwhelmed the city’s social services system. The lawsuit comes after Adams signed an executive order restricting where and when buses carrying migrants can drop off passengers in the city. Abbott began sending migrants by bus to several Democratic-run cities, including New York City, in … Read more

Osceola County Sheriff’s Deputies Cleared in Target Shooting, Grand Jury Decision Stirs Controversy

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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A grand jury in Central Florida has concluded its deliberations on charges against Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies involved in a shooting that resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man. After careful consideration, the grand jury determined that formal charges against the two officers were not legally warranted. This case marks the first instance of a deadly force incident being presented to a grand jury under the policy implemented by State Attorney Andrew Bain. The policy requires that all law enforcement uses of deadly force be reviewed by a grand jury … Read more

California’s Changing ADU Laws: A Solution or Neighborhood Battle?

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Napa, California – The laws surrounding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in California are undergoing continual changes. ADUs, commonly referred to as granny flats or in-law units, are aimed at alleviating the housing shortage by creating more housing options. In the past, the state permitted one main residence, one ADU, and one JADU on any legal single-family residential lot. However, a new state policy is giving municipalities the authority to approve an additional detached ADU under certain circumstances and interpretations. The combination of these laws, along with other housing laws … Read more