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Appeal Filed by Ghislaine Maxwell’s Lawyer Challenges Conviction Based on Controversial Non-Prosecution Agreement

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New York City – A lawyer representing Ghislaine Maxwell, the associate of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein who was convicted of federal sex-trafficking charges, is urging a judge to throw out her conviction. The lawyer argues that a controversial non-prosecution agreement Epstein made with a U.S. attorney in Florida in 2007 should also protect Maxwell. Maxwell, a 62-year-old socialite, was found guilty in December 2021 of recruiting and grooming underage girls for sexual abuse over a period of 10 years. Her attorney, Diana Fabi Samson, presented her case before three judges for the 2nd U.S. … Read more

Georgia Bill Empowers Officers to Make Arrests Based on Immigration Suspicions

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Atlanta, Georgia – A bill that would grant police officers in Georgia the authority to arrest individuals suspected of violating immigration laws is on its way to the governor’s office. The legislation, known as Georgia House Bill 1105, aims to address concerns regarding the enforcement of immigration policies and the honoring of detainer requests by local jailers. Supporters argue that the bill would enhance public safety and streamline the deportation process, while critics warn that it could lead to the wrongful arrests and detention of innocent immigrants. The proposed bill would not only empower officers … Read more

Controversial Utah Law Imposes Strict Bathroom Regulations Based on Assigned Sex at Birth

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Salt Lake City, Utah – A new law in Utah has stirred controversy as it requires individuals to use public school and government building restrooms based on the sex assigned to them at birth. This legislation only permits exceptions for those who can prove they have undergone gender-affirming surgery and have legally changed their gender on their birth certificates. Trespassing, loitering, or lewdness charges could be imposed on those who violate this law. While ten other states already have similar restrictions on restroom usage, bills proposing similar laws are being considered in states like West … Read more

Dental Assistant Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges After Jury Finds Allegations Based on Drug-Induced Hallucinations

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LAND O’LAKES, Fla. (AP) — After a Pasco County jury found a 41-year-old dental assistant not guilty of sexual assault charges, the dental community is shedding light on the potential side effects of anesthetic drugs. Edwin Alvis, who worked at the Tampa Bay Institute of Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, was accused of sexual assault by an 18-year-old patient during a wisdom tooth removal procedure in 2019. However, his attorneys argued that the accusation was based on false memories and hallucinations caused by the drugs administered during the procedure. A recent study by researchers at … Read more