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Jefferson County Jury Awards $5.6 Million After Hospital Care Mishap Leads to Leg Amputation

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Watertown, N.Y. — A jury in Jefferson County has awarded $5.6 million to a man from Alexandria Bay after finding that his hospital care was mishandled, ultimately leading to the amputation of his leg. The case centers on events that took place on June 6, 2018, when Roger Altman was admitted to Samaritan Medical Center displaying critically low blood pressure and symptoms indicative of a serious medical condition. According to the legal representation for Altman, the medical team’s delay in providing necessary intervention contributed to the decision to perform an above-the-knee amputation. Complications arose post-surgery, … Read more

Musk stirs controversy by claiming Trump’s connection to Epstein, prompting lawyer to defend ex-client’s innocence

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A day after Elon Musk suggested that former President Donald Trump appears in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein’s former attorney weighed in to clarify the matter. David Schoen, who served as Epstein’s defense lawyer shortly before the financier’s death in 2019, asserted on social media that he can definitively say Epstein had no damaging information about Trump. In a post on X, Schoen stated, “I was hired to lead Jeffrey Epstein’s defense as his criminal lawyer 9 days before he died. He sought my advice for months before that. I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, … Read more

Groundbreaking $2.6 Billion Settlement: Colleges Set to Compensate Athletes Directly

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A federal judge in California has approved a landmark settlement agreement that will allow colleges to compensate student-athletes directly, a major shift in collegiate sports financing. The $2.6 billion deal aims to address the longstanding debate over whether student-athletes should receive compensation beyond scholarships and other educational benefits. The decision by Judge Claudia Wilken marks a significant change in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) landscape. Under the settlement, athletes enrolled at Division I schools will receive direct payments, which are expected to enhance their financial stability during and after their college careers. The settlement … Read more

Arkansas Corrections Board Faces Audit Fallout Over $200,000 Attorney Payment Dispute with Governor Sanders

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An audit released by the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee has revealed that the state Board of Corrections owes attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan over $230,000 related to a lawsuit against Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The report, unveiled during Friday’s committee meeting, stated that the board lacks the means to fulfill the payment obligations under the contracted agreement. According to the audit, as of February 11, the total amount owed to Mehdizadegan stands at $230,108. The auditors suggested that future contracts should be vetted through the State Procurement office and approved during public … Read more