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Surgeon Awarded $15 Million in Landmark Case Exposing Gender Bias in Philadelphia Hospital

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A surgeon in Philadelphia was awarded $15 million by a federal jury on Monday after alleging that Thomas Jefferson University Hospital displayed bias against men in its investigation of sexual assault allegations. The surgeon claimed that the hospital unfairly treated him during the investigation into the alleged assault of a medical resident. The jury’s decision came after a lengthy trial, during which the surgeon presented evidence to support his claim of anti-male bias. The surgeon contended that the hospital discriminated against him based on his gender and handled the investigation differently than … Read more

Attorney for Accused Murderer Chad Daybell Requests Withdrawal from Case, Citing Uncompensated Work and Need for Capital-Qualified Counsel

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BOISE, Idaho – Chad Daybell, the man accused of killing his first wife and aiding convicted murderer Lori Vallow in the killing of two of her children, is seeking a new attorney for his case. The request comes as Daybell faces charges of murder and conspiracy in the deaths of his wife Tammy Daybell, as well as Vallow’s seven-year-old son JJ Vallow and 16-year-old daughter Tylee Ryan. Daybell also faces counts of insurance fraud related to Tammy’s murder. Prosecutors allege that Daybell and Vallow planned the murders of their family members in late 2019 and … Read more

Second Trial Begins for Emanuel Lopes in Weymouth Police Officer and Resident’s 2018 Murder Case

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WEYMOUTH, Mass. – Emanuel Lopes, 26, will face opening arguments on Wednesday in his second trial for the 2018 murders of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and Weymouth resident Vera Adams, according to a spokesperson for the Norfolk District Attorney’s office. Lopes’ first trial resulted in a mistrial on July 10, when a juror refused to continue deliberations, causing a hung jury. The retrial jury was selected from Bristol Superior Court in Taunton, under a change-of-venue request granted by Judge Beverly Cannone. Lopes’ defense attorney, Larry Tipton, argued that selecting a local jury for the … Read more

Longest Delay in Mountain Home Drug Sale Case: Proceedings Continued for 15th Time as Defense Lawyers Seek Confidential Informant Details

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Mountain Home, Arkansas – The drug sale case of Amanda Lynn George continues to face multiple delays and cancellations, with the most recent trial date being postponed for the 15th time. Public Defender’s Office lawyers, who represent George, have consistently requested continuances, causing frustration for all parties involved. In the latest twist, a jury panel was assembled, ready to hear the case, when an attorney from the Public Defender’s Office requested a conference in chambers before jury selection began. After a 45-minute discussion, Judge Putman announced that an issue had arisen, preventing the trial from … Read more