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Landmark Trial Could Impact Central Bucks School District with $200 Million Payout in Gender Pay Gap Lawsuit

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DOYLESTOWN, Pa. – A federal jury in Philadelphia could soon deliver a verdict in a high-stakes lawsuit alleging gender-based pay discrimination within the Central Bucks School District. The civil case, brought forth by hundreds of female teachers, claims they have been systematically paid less than their male counterparts, despite possessing equivalent qualifications and experience. This potential breach of the federal Equal Pay Act could lead the district to face liability exceeding $200 million. The lawsuit centers on allegations that the school district provided less salary credit for previous experience to female teachers than to male … Read more

Tragic Sale Meetup Ends in Death in Sanford, Prompting Central Florida Police to Boost Safe Exchange Locations

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ORLANDO, Fla. – In a tragic incident over the weekend, a 22-year-old man was fatally shot in Sanford while reportedly meeting to sell a pair of headphones, according to local police. This event has underscored the ongoing concerns about the safety of private transactions orchestrated through online platforms. In response to such incidents, law enforcement agencies across Central Florida have been proactive in creating “safe exchange zones” designated for the public to conduct transactions derived from online sales. These areas, typically located in police station parking lots or lobbies, aim to provide a secure environment … Read more

Stark County Prosecutor Caroline Borden Campion Appointed as Judge for Central Illinois Circuit

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Stark County State’s Attorney Caroline Borden Campion has been appointed as a judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses several central Illinois counties. The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced that Borden Campion would fill the vacancy left by the passing of Circuit Judge Bruce Fehrenbacher in November. Borden Campion will be serving the remaining term, which concludes on December 2, immediately after the November election. However, she is also a candidate for the position on the March primary ballot and hopes to continue as judge. Having held the position of Stark … Read more