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$33 Million Jury Award to Man Abused by Deputy After Neglect by San Bernardino Officials

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San Bernardino, CA — A jury in San Bernardino County has handed down a significant $33 million verdict to a man who asserted he was neglected as a child and consequently sexually abused by a deputy sheriff. This hefty compensation includes $27.5 million the county is responsible for, after additional damages were levied against individuals not part of the lawsuit. The abuse began when the victim, who was 14 at the time, moved in with Deputy Jeremie Russell Cox in Yucca Valley back in 2014. According to the plaintiff’s attorney, Christopher J. Keane, this horrifying … Read more

Pakistani Documentary ‘Songs of the Sufi’ Captures Audience Hearts, Wins Top Award at Chicago South Asian Film Festival

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Karachi, Pakistan – The Pakistani documentary “Songs of the Sufi” recently garnered the Best Documentary – Audience Choice Award at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival, highlighting a notable achievement in showcasing Sufi musical traditions on an international platform. The festival, which took place in Chicago from September 19 to 22, 2024, celebrated a wide array of South Asian films, with this particular documentary standing out among the crowd. Produced by Kamran Anwar and directed by Shahrukh Waheed, the film delves into the rich history of classical qawwali music, told through the experiences of … Read more

Arizona Faces Scrutiny Over $15 Billion Medicaid Spending Amid Contract Award Controversies

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PHOENIX, Ariz. — Concerns are mounting in Arizona following findings by an administrative law judge, who flagged multiple issues in the way the state manages and allocates $15 billion in taxpayer funds intended for Medicaid services. The judge highlighted profound deficiencies in the state’s contracting process with healthcare providers, sparking a broader investigation into potential mismanagement and conflicts of interest under Gov. Katie Hobbs’ administration. State Sen. T.J. Shope, a Republican, has become increasingly vocal about his concerns regarding these alleged missteps. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the agency responsible for overseeing Medicaid … Read more

Historic $116 Million Verdict Awarded in NYC Helicopter Crash Lawsuit, Marking Largest Wrongful Death Jury Award in State History

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New York — In a landmark verdict, a Manhattan Supreme Court jury has awarded $116 million to Nancy Cadigan, the mother of Trevor Cadigan, a 26-year-old aspiring journalist who perished in a helicopter crash in March 2018. The decision marks the largest ever payout for a single wrongful death case in New York State history. Trevor Cadigan was among five passengers who drowned when their doors-off helicopter tour spiraled into the East River. The tragic incident occurred near East 88th Street, leaving only the pilot alive. The helicopter, owned by Liberty Helicopter and operated by … Read more