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Social Media Controversy Casts Shadow Over Londonderry Trial of Former Soldier in Bloody Sunday Case

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LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland — A recent social media post by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson is under scrutiny during the trial of a former British soldier charged with murder in relation to the Bloody Sunday incident. Judge Patrick Lynch raised concerns about Bryson’s comments, made on the platform X, during proceedings at the Belfast Crown Court. The judge expressed his apprehensions regarding the potential implications of the post under the Contempt of Court Act. “It is fortunate for Mr. Bryson that this is a case without a jury,” Judge Lynch remarked, noting that had a jury … Read more

Zombie Abortion Pill Lawsuit Casts Shadow on Trump’s Political Maneuvering

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A legal challenge is currently underway as a federal lawsuit seeks to reinforce the availability of the abortion pill, mifepristone, despite recent shifts in federal endorsements and conflicting state laws. This comes at a time when regulatory and legal backtracks in the wake of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade create confusion and uncertainty around reproductive rights. Mifepristone, which was approved by the FDA in 2000, is used in combination with another pill, misoprostol, to terminate pregnancies up to 10 weeks. This method is utilized by over half of those who choose to … Read more

Revival of Lawsuit Against Lexington-Richland Five School District Casts Renewed Spotlight on Public Records Access

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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — A significant legal battle involving the Lexington-Richland Five School District and allegations of violating the state’s Freedom of Information Act has been revived by a South Carolina appeals court. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021 by a state newspaper editor, challenges the transparency of the district’s actions during a controversial period. The conflict began when the newspaper requested public records from the school district in May 2021, which they claim were never provided. The denial of these documents prompted the lawsuit, which seeks to address what the plaintiffs describe as clandestine … Read more