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Lawyers Demand $34M for Woman Allegedly Framed by Police, Claiming Grave Judicial Errors

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Las Vegas, NV — Attorneys representing Kirstin Lobato, who once faced charges wrongfully, are now seeking a $34 million compensation from Las Vegas police, alleging that she was framed. This legal battle spotlights significant concerns regarding injustices and errors within the criminal justice system. In 2001, Lobato, then a teenager, was accused of the murder and sexual mutilation of a homeless man in Las Vegas. Her defense argued that she was nearly 170 miles away at the time the crime occurred. Despite her alibi, she was convicted in 2002 and again in 2006 after her … Read more

Warnings Ignored: UCIL Dismissed Safety Concerns Prior to 1984 Disaster, Claiming Allegations Were ‘Baseless’

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In Bhopal, India, overlooked warnings and unaddressed safety concerns at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) led to one of the worst industrial disasters in history. Despite clear cautions about the potential hazards at its pesticide plant, UCIL failed to overhaul its safety mechanisms, which culminated in the catastrophic gas leak on December 3, 1984. The disaster resulted in thousands of deaths and continued health problems for countless others. Months before the tragedy, safety concerns were explicitly raised. On April 29, 1983, Khan, an attorney from Bhopal, flagged potential disaster risks at the UCIL facility. … Read more

New York Cannabis Farmers Sue State, Claiming Market Regulations Favor Illegal Operators Over Small Growers

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Syracuse, N.Y. – A coalition of New York cannabis farmers has initiated legal proceedings against the state’s Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Control Board, alleging that the current regulatory framework has grossly disadvantaged local growers, leaving them to contend with severe financial hardships. This lawsuit, lodged in Onondaga County Court, underscores the growers’ claims that state officials have disregarded laws designed to safeguard smaller agricultural operations in the burgeoning market. Represented by the Cannabis Farmers Alliance, approximately 120 farmers across the state, including around 25 from Western New York, attest that the rollout … Read more

Malcolm X’s Daughters File $100 Million Lawsuit Against CIA, FBI, and NYPD, Claiming Agencies Conspired in His 1965 Assassination

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New York, NY — Three daughters of the slain civil rights icon Malcolm X, along with his estate, have launched a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, and the New York Police Department, alleging these agencies played a significant role in his 1965 assassination. The lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan federal court, contends that these law enforcement bodies were complicit in the plot and failed in their duty to prevent Malcolm X’s death. Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, and later known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz after converting to Islam, was … Read more