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Jury Grapples with Recklessness in Fatal EMT Crash as Closing Arguments Conclude in Green River Trial

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GREEN RIVER, Wyo. — In a case that has drawn significant attention, a jury is deliberating the fate of Saviol Saint Jean, a 46-year-old Haitian truck driver accused of causing the death of an emergency medical technician (EMT) in a crash nearly three years ago on Interstate 80. The proceedings leveraged contrasting narratives about the scene of the tragic accident. The prosecution argued that Saint Jean acted with criminal recklessness when he drove his semitrailer through a crowded crash site, colliding with two EMTs and an ambulance. In contrast, the defense maintained that Saint Jean … Read more

Colorado Takes Bold Stand Against Corporate Tax Evasion with New Laws Closing Loopholes and Protecting Essential Services

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DENVER, Colo. — Governor Jared Polis has approved two significant pieces of legislation aimed at mitigating the impact of a $1 billion budget shortfall created by corporate tax cuts enacted by Congress. The new laws are designed to protect essential state services while addressing loopholes that have allowed corporations to significantly reduce their tax burdens. One of the measures, House Bill 25B-1002, targets foreign tax havens and offshore accounts, making it more difficult for U.S. companies to evade paying taxes on assets held abroad. The second piece of legislation, House Bill 25B-1001, restricts tax incentives … Read more

Court Rules Against EWEB in Fish Passage Lawsuit, Closing Door on Environmental Claims

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EUGENE, Ore. — A judge has ruled against the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) in its legal dispute regarding fish passage at a local dam. This decision comes after EWEB sought to address concerns surrounding the fish populations impacted by its operations. The case revolved around EWEB’s proposal to improve facilities that would facilitate fish movement. Environmental advocates argued that these enhancements were crucial for the survival of certain species, particularly salmon, which have experienced significant declines in recent years. The board, however, contended that it had already committed to meeting environmental regulations and … Read more

Jury Weighs Evidence in D.C. Mass Shooting Case: Closing Arguments Reveal Complex Web of Allegations and Relationships

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A jury in Washington, D.C., is deliberating in the case of four men charged in a mass shooting that left three people dead. The court heard closing arguments on June 26 from the prosecution and the defense, painting contrasting pictures of the events surrounding the September 4, 2021, incident on Longfellow Street NW. The defendants—Erwin Dubose, 31; Kamar Queen, 28; Damonta Thompson, 28; and William Johnson-Lee, 22—face charges that include conspiracy and premeditated first-degree murder while armed. Prosecutors allege the shooting claimed the lives of Donnetta Dyson, 31; Keenan Braxton, 24; and Johnny Joyner, 37, … Read more