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Kamala Harris Takes a Stand at Parkland: Calls for Nationwide Adoption of Red-Flag Gun Laws

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PARKLAND, Fla. – Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Parkland on Monday and called on states to adopt red-flag gun laws in an effort to prevent gun violence. Harris, who was accompanied by Democratic Congressional leaders, met with local officials and families affected by the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Speaking at a roundtable discussion, Harris emphasized the need for stronger gun control measures, stating that red-flag laws could be “a heroic act” to save lives. These laws allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed to pose … Read more

Convicted Murderer’s Jailhouse Phone Calls Spark Controversy, Delay Sentencing

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Los Angeles, California – A judge has ruled that convicted murderer Rebecca Grossman’s actions in jail, including recorded telephone calls instructing her family to release sealed evidence and influence witnesses, were a result of her naivety rather than witness tampering. As a result, her sentencing has been delayed by two additional months. Grossman has been awaiting sentencing since her conviction on February 23 for second-degree murder in the deaths of two brothers who were struck and killed in a crosswalk in September 2020. Prosecutors had sought to have Grossman’s privileges revoked, but the judge refused, … Read more

Seattle Lawyer Accused of Blocking $1.19 Billion Water Contamination Settlement Denies Allegations, Calls Sanctions Motion an “Intimidation Tactic”

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SEATTLE, Washington – A Seattle lawyer is fighting back against allegations that he held up a $1.19 billion water contamination settlement involving DuPont. Jeff Kray, of Marten Law, claims that the sanctions motion filed against him by class counsel is merely an “intimidation tactic” based on a “fantastical conspiracy theory.” Kray argues that class counsel failed to meet with him prior to filing the motion. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, represented by Kray, is at the center of this legal battle. Mitchell Tilner, an attorney from Horvitz & Levy in Burbank, California, has … Read more

Minnesota Considers Making Swatting Calls a Felony Offense Amid Rise in Fake School Shooting Reports

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lawmakers in Minnesota are considering a proposal that would make swatting calls, a dangerous and wasteful act, a felony offense in the state. Swatting involves making a fake call to emergency services in order to elicit a response, often from a SWAT team, at another person’s house. The proposal, authored by Rep. Lisa Demuth, the GOP Minority Leader, aims to specifically target those who make swatting calls to the homes of elected officials, judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional facility employees, or peace officers. Under current Minnesota law, it is already a crime … Read more