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Casper Police Face New Lawsuit Alleging Violation of Civil Rights After Forceful Home Entry and Arrest

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Casper, WY — Weeks after a judgment against a Casper police officer for violating a woman’s rights in 2020, another lawsuit has surfaced, claiming that two officers from the same department breached the civil rights of a local man during an incident in 2022. According to the federal lawsuit, the altercation, which occurred in the early hours of March 5, 2022, was captured on body camera footage and involved officers Jon Ramsay and Craig Burns. The complaint alleges that after receiving calls about Brenton Eckerson’s disruptive behavior, which included damaging a neighbor’s property, Officers Ramsay … Read more

Pakistani Activist Mahrang Baloch Voices Outrage Over Arrest of Renowned Human Rights Lawyer and Spouse

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Islamabad, Pakistan – Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, has publicly denounced the arrest of fellow human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir and her husband. The couple was reportedly taken into custody under undisclosed charges, sparking controversy and concern among advocacy groups and legal communities both locally and internationally. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has raised questions about the state of legal freedoms and human rights in Pakistan. Advocates and activists have long voiced concerns regarding the treatment of human rights defenders in the country, pointing to a pattern of harassment and arbitrary … Read more

$77,000 Awarded in False Arrest Case Involving Huntsville Police and Local Mechanic

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Huntsville, Alabama – A local mechanic, Roland Edger, was awarded $77,000 after a jury found that two Huntsville police officers had wrongfully arrested him for not providing an identification card during a routine check. This decision concluded a five-year legal battle which stemmed from an incident that occurred in June 2019. Edger, 53, was fixing a car in a church parking lot when approached by Officer Krista McCabe, who demanded his ID without explaining her presence. When Edger didn’t comply, McCabe, alongside Officer Cameron Perillat who had arrived later, arrested him. The lawsuit claimed this … Read more

Malaysia Proposes House Arrest Legislation to Tackle Prison Overcrowding, Excludes Former PM Najib Razak

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — In an effort to deal with high rates of repeat offenses and the issue of overcrowded prisons, Malaysia is considering the implementation of house arrest for certain categories of offenders. This move aims to create more humane and rehabilitative conditions for prisoners, while also freeing up much-needed space within the institutional facilities. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil addressed this legislative proposal in response to inquiries from the press. Speculation had arisen that the newly proposed house arrest laws might be specially tailored to benefit former Prime Minister Najib Razak, allowing him to … Read more