Closure

Federal Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Closure of Voice of America, Alleging Illegal Actions

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Washington, D.C. — A recent federal lawsuit has brought to light allegations that the Trump administration unlawfully ended operations of the Voice of America (VOA), a longstanding international broadcaster known for its objective news coverage particularly in regions under authoritarian rule. Established during World War II, VOA has served as a beacon of reliable journalism, broadcasting in multiple languages to audiences worldwide. The lawsuit claims that the shutdown of VOA was not only abrupt but also violated U.S. law, which stipulates clear operational guidelines for the broadcaster. The closure has raised concerns among advocates for … Read more

Disha Salian’s Father Demands New Investigation, Questions Legal Standing of CBI Closure Report in Sushant Singh Rajput Case

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New Delhi, India — Legal representatives of the late Disha Salian’s father have dismissed the significance of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) closure report concerning the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Disha Salian, a celebrity manager, had briefly worked with Rajput and tragically died just days before the actor himself was found deceased in June 2020. Nilesh C Ojha, the advocate representing Disha’s father, Satish Salian, has vocalized concerns about the closure report filed by the CBI in a Mumbai court last Saturday. Ojha emphasized that the report holds no judicial merit … Read more

St. Louis Judge Holds Fate of Lead Contamination Lawsuit Following Restaurant Closure

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St. Louis, MO — A legal dispute surrounding a now-closed St. Louis restaurant, Brew Tulum, which alleged lead contamination in its space, is pending a judge’s decision on whether it will proceed to a jury trial. The St. Louis Circuit Court conducted a hearing on Monday, presided over by Judge Joseph Patrick Whyte, to deliberate on a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Brew Tulum’s co-owners, Laura McNamara and Alberto Juarez, against Delmar Maker District associates. The controversy began after McNamara and Juarez closed their establishment, which served Yucatán cuisine, in 2023. They claimed … Read more

Jersey’s New Domestic Abuse Law Faces Push for Retrospective Justice as Survivors Seek Closure

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Jersey, Channel Islands – Advocates and survivors of domestic abuse in Jersey are urging that the island’s recent law governing coercive and controlling behavior be applied retrospectively, addressing offenses committed before its enactment in June 2023. Currently, actions predating this legislation cannot be prosecuted under the new law, leaving some survivors feeling neglected by the justice system. This stirring call for change has resulted in a petition that has garnered the support of over 500 signatories, all united in their desire for the law to encompass historic abuse cases. Two survivors, going by the pseudonyms … Read more