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Trailblazer at the Bench: Transgender Attorney Chase Strangio to Make Historic Supreme Court Appearance in Pivotal Trans Rights Case

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WASHINGTON — In a historic moment for transgender representation in the U.S. legal system, Chase Strangio, an openly transgender lawyer, is set to argue a high-profile case before the U.S. Supreme Court. This landmark event is scheduled for December 4, where Strangio will represent several families and a doctor challenging Tennessee’s recent legislation that bans gender-affirming medical care for minors. The case, titled US vs. Skrmetti, critically addresses the rights of transgender youth to receive medical care. Strangio, a notable figure at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a fervent advocate for LGBTQI+ rights, … Read more

Justice Prevails: Jury Finds School Officials Negligent in Landmark Case Following Student’s Tragic Death

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Portsmouth, RI — In a tragic sequence of events leading up to and following the suicide of Nathan Bruno, a high school student from Portsmouth, questions around the responsibilities and actions of school officials and local authorities have culminated in a legal battle. The heart of the lawsuit accuses Portsmouth High School personnel and administrators of failing to adequately address the mental and emotional stress experienced by Bruno, which his family claims contributed directly to his death. In early February 2018, an independent report found that Ryan Moniz, a teacher and coach at the school, … 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

$5.4 Million Awarded to Family of Teen in School Negligence Suicide Case

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BOSTON — In a landmark legal decision, a jury this week awarded $5.4 million to the family of a 15-year-old boy who took his own life. The verdict pronounced that negligence from his football coach and several school officials at Portsmouth High School led to the tragic incident. The jury concluded that these actions, which involved pressuring the teenager to disclose the identities of fellow students involved in harassing communications, directly contributed to his death. Nathan Bruno’s life came to a tragic end in 2018 under distressing circumstances that his family attributes to Ryan Moniz, … Read more