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North Carolina Court Considers Resentencing in Landmark Racial Bias Death Penalty Case

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Attorneys representing Hasson Bacote, a Black man sentenced to death in 2009, are advocating for a life sentence citing North Carolina’s history of racial bias in jury selection as a compelling argument for resentencing. Bacote’s sentence was delivered by a jury comprised predominantly of white members – 10 white and two Black jurors – after his involvement in a felony murder was established by the court. The latest arguments were presented on Wednesday, unfolding Bacote as the central figure in a broader examination of North Carolina’s Racial Justice Act, instituted in 2009 … Read more

Landmark Trial Begins in New Hampshire Youth Center Abuse Case

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CONCORD, N.H. — A jury was selected Wednesday to deliberate in the inaugural criminal trial tied to extensive allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention facilities, marking a pivotal moment in a scandal that spans decades. The case involves Victor Malavet, a 52-year-old former employee from Gilford, who faces 12 charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault. According to court documents, Malavet is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl multiple times while she was detained at the Youth Detention Services Unit in Concord during the summer and fall of 2001. This trial is part … Read more

Jury Decides in Favor of Ex-Professor, Awards Nearly $4 Million in Retaliation Case After Sexual Harassment Complaint

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Philadelphia, PA – A former Pennsylvania professor was awarded nearly $4 million by a jury for what was determined to be retaliatory termination after she reported sexual harassment. This landmark decision highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace retaliation in academic settings. The professor, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, initially reported her colleague for behavior she classified as sexually inappropriate and unwelcome. Following her complaint, she experienced a series of professional setbacks which she argues were direct retaliations, leading to her eventual dismissal from the institution. The legal proceedings, which drew attention from advocacy … Read more

Ex-Legal Counsel for Oath Keepers Admits to Altering Evidence in Capitol Riot Case

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant development relating to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigations, a former attorney for the Oath Keepers, an extremist group, has pleaded guilty to charges of evidence tampering. This guilty plea marks a critical moment in the ongoing cases tied to the violent event that sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The attorney, who had provided legal counsel to the Oath Keepers, admitted to altering, deleting, and falsifying records connected with the group’s communications prior to the Capitol attack. These documents included crucial digital communications between members of … Read more