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Social Media Exploitation Lawsuit Continues Against Snapchat Amidst Concerns Over Child Safety

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Waterbury, Connecticut – A lawsuit filed against social media giant Snapchat has been withdrawn, while the legal action continues against Meta Platforms Inc. The suit was brought forward by a couple alleging that their daughter was contacted by offenders through social media sites, resulting in exploitation. Although the lawsuit was withdrawn against Meta Platforms Inc., the couple’s lawyer, Michael Kennedy, stated that they are proceeding with the claims against Snapchat. Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has previously emphasized their commitment to combating exploitation on their platform by working with safety experts and law … Read more

Jury Selection Continues in Trial of Kevin Monahan for Fatal Shooting, National Attention Ensues

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HEBRON, N.Y. – Jury selection for the trial of Kevin Monahan, who is accused of fatally shooting 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis in Schuylerville, continued on Tuesday under the supervision of Washington County Judge Adam D. Michelini. The process involved narrowing down an initial pool of approximately 200 county residents. Each juror was individually questioned about their responses to a provided questionnaire. The judge and lawyers met with each juror privately, resulting in the dismissal of multiple individuals. Those who remained will undergo further questioning before a final jury panel is selected. Specific numbers regarding the jurors … Read more

Iowa’s ‘Ag-Gag’ Laws Upheld by Federal Appeals Court, Free Speech Battle Continues

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DES MOINES, Iowa – A federal appeals court has ruled that Iowa’s “ag-gag” laws, which criminalize undercover investigations at agricultural facilities, do not infringe upon free speech rights. The decision by the court upholds a lower court’s ruling and has sparked debate among animal rights activists and agricultural industry representatives. The laws, enacted in 2012 and 2019, aimed at preventing undercover activists from filming or documenting activities at animal production facilities without permission. The legislation was largely driven by concerns over animal welfare and potential economic harm to the agricultural industry. Critics argue that these … Read more

Decade-Old Ventura Murder Case Continues: Jury Selection Underway for Alleged Shooter Erick Estrada

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Ventura, California – Jury selection is ongoing in a murder case dating back to 2013, where a fatal shooting took place near the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Erick Estrada, now 35 years old, is accused of involvement in the shooting death of 18-year-old Gabriel Gutierrez. Gutierrez was found dead on a bike path behind the fairgrounds. The shooting was the tragic outcome of a verbal altercation that began at the fairgrounds. In addition to the murder charge, Estrada is also facing two counts of attempted murder for a separate shooting in October 2013 on West Mission … Read more