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Compelling Documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’ Results in $261 Million Award for Family

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HAMPTON, Virginia – The family featured in the documentary film ‘Take Care of Maya’ has been awarded a staggering $261 million in a legal settlement. The city of Hampton, Virginia has agreed to provide this compensation to the family, whose daughter, Maya, was tragically subject to abuse by her caretaker. This landmark case sheds light on the urgent need for increased safeguards and accountability in the foster care system. The heart-wrenching documentary depicted the harrowing journey of Maya, a young girl who suffered immense physical and emotional trauma under the care of a negligent guardian. … Read more

Activists Demand Georgia to Cease Use of Flawed Voting System Over Security Concerns

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ATLANTA (AP) — Election integrity activists are urging a federal judge to halt the use of Georgia’s current election system, claiming that it is vulnerable to attack and could jeopardize voters’ right to cast and accurately count their votes. In a trial set to begin on Tuesday, activists will argue that the Dominion Voting Systems touchscreen machines are unconstitutional due to their operational flaws. Election officials, however, maintain that the system is secure and reliable, and assert that the state has the authority to determine its election procedures. Georgia has emerged as a critical battleground … Read more

$75 Million Verdict: Parents Awarded Compensation in Tragic Police Chase Death

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St. Charles County, Missouri – A St. Charles County jury has awarded $75 million in a verdict to the parents of a young man who died in a fatal police chase. The jury found defendant Aron Richardson liable for the death of 21-year-old Krystofer Batsell, with $50 million awarded for actual damages and an additional $25 million in damages for aggravating circumstances. On November 17, 2018, Richardson was fleeing from St. Charles police when he ran a red light and struck Batsell, resulting in his death. Richardson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, drug possession, intoxication, … Read more

Purdue Pharma’s Battle with Bankruptcy: The Supreme Court Case That Explores the Limits of Financial Power

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The Supreme Court is set to hear a case that will test the power of bankruptcy in regards to Purdue Pharma, the company behind the opioid epidemic. The case, which is based in White Plains, New York, will determine whether the billions of dollars owed to families affected by the opioid crisis can be included in the company’s bankruptcy settlement. Purdue Pharma filed for bankruptcy in 2019 as a way to resolve thousands of lawsuits and claims related to its role in fueling the opioid epidemic. The company has proposed a $10 billion plan to … Read more