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Mason School District Faces Lawsuit Over Reinstating Student Expelled for Sexual Assault, Causing Distress for Victim

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MASON, Michigan – A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Mason school district, accusing them of causing “significant distress” to a female student who was sexually assaulted by a male student. According to the complaint, the district’s decision to reinstate the male student has harmed the girl’s educational opportunities and forces her to be in the same school building as her assailant. The incident occurred in May 2022 during a class, prompting the girl to report the assault and trigger criminal and Title IX investigations. The Title IX investigation revealed that the boy violated … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Trump from Causing Chaos in Defamation Trial

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NEW YORK – A lawyer representing columnist E. Jean Carroll, who won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation last year, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption as a new jury considers whether he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s legal team is seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to attend the trial at Manhattan federal court, where a jury will review … Read more

Recent Changes in Florida Law Causing Delays for Inmates Seeking Release in Miami-Dade County

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Miami, Florida – Changes to the law in Miami-Dade County have resulted in individuals accused of crimes being held in jail longer before seeing a first-appearance judge. In the past, it was common for those deemed not “high-risk” to pay a bond and be released shortly after their arrest. However, new legislation signed by the Florida legislature and governor has altered this practice. Under Florida law, individuals must appear before a first appearance judge within 24 hours of their arrest. However, due to the high volume of arrestees in Miami-Dade, many were able to bond … Read more