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Colorado Task Force Calls for Reforming Definition of Criminal Child Abuse and Neglect to Protect Vulnerable Children

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DENVER, Colorado – A task force in Colorado is calling for changes in the state’s definition of criminal child abuse and neglect as part of its efforts to reform mandatory reporting laws. In a recent 12-page report, the task force members argued that the current definition is too broad and fails to distinguish between circumstances such as poverty or homelessness and actual instances of neglect and abuse. The task force, established in 2022 following an investigation into the death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, plans to spend 11 hours in January and February of this year … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million in Landmark Defamation Trial Against Georgia Election Workers

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Rudy Giuliani, the former personal lawyer for former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been ordered to pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers in a defamation trial. Jurors found that Giuliani had caused significant harm to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss by falsely claiming that they rigged ballots in Georgia during the 2020 presidential election, which Trump lost. The damages awarded included compensatory damages, damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, and punitive damages. Freeman and Moss each received more than $16 million in compensatory damages, $20 million each for intentional infliction of emotional … Read more

Two Riders Hospitalized in Serious Motorcycle Crash at Otay Mesa Intersection

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OTAY MESA, CA – A motorcycle collision at the intersection of Britannia Boulevard and Highway 905 in Otay Mesa left a rider and passenger hospitalized with serious injuries on Friday morning. The incident took place at approximately 7:23 a.m., according to the San Diego Police Department. Details surrounding the crash remain limited, but early reports suggest that a 25-year-old man was operating the motorcycle at the time of the collision. The identities of both the rider and passenger have not been disclosed at this time. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to provide medical … Read more

Inspiring Community Member Shares Childhood Dreams, Passion for Publishing, and Love for Chicken Therapy

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – When asked about her childhood aspirations, the enthusiastic response from a local resident named Jane was filled with childhood memories. In her early years, Jane dreamt of becoming an entomologist – a scientist who studies insects. However, her fervor for bugs led her teacher to impose a ban on these creepy crawlies in the classroom. While her parents attempted to divert her interest with water snails, Jane couldn’t resist sneaking these little creatures home. Though Jane’s dreams of becoming an entomologist didn’t materialize, she found inspiration in her community. Witnessing the generosity … Read more