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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Fights Back: Lawsuit Claims Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her Violates Due Process

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is challenging an attempt by President Donald Trump to remove her from her position through a lawsuit filed in federal court. The legal action comes after Trump announced earlier this week that he had sufficient grounds to dismiss Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud that he claims could undermine the integrity of her role. In her suit filed Thursday morning in Washington, Cook is seeking a ruling that Trump’s efforts to terminate her position are unlawful. Cook argues that her rights to due process, guaranteed under the Fifth … Read more

Cook County Mourns the Loss of Beloved Deputy Howard Lorette Following Sudden Illness

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COOK COUNTY, Ga. — A deputy with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has died following a sudden illness. Deputy Howard “Howie” Lorette passed away at his home, a loss that has left the community in mourning. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office made the announcement via social media on Saturday, sharing the news that many in the area have been greatly affected by Lorette’s passing. With a career spanning 15 years in law enforcement, Lorette dedicated eight of those years to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. He previously served with both the City of Sparks Police … Read more

Cook and Hickory Township Lawsuit: Fresh Mediation Date Announced in Ongoing Dispute

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HICKORY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A new mediation date has been scheduled in the ongoing legal dispute between Cook Township and Hickory Township. The case has drawn attention in local communities, as both municipalities fight to resolve their differences. The mediation, which aims to facilitate dialogue between the parties involved, is set for later this month. This development marks a significant step in the legal proceedings, as past efforts to settle the matter have not yet yielded a resolution. The legal conflict centers on issues that have implications for local governance and taxpayer resources, making it … Read more

Cook County Jury Rules in Favor of Elissa Wall, Connecting Jeffs Family Finances to Church Abuse Accountability

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A jury in Cook County, Illinois, delivered a significant verdict on June 27, siding with Elissa Wall in her case against Seth and Warren Jeffs. This ruling paves the way for Wall to collect funds from a property sale by Seth Jeffs, with the $130,000 earned now eligible to help pay off a court-mandated debt Wall is owed. Warren Jeffs, currently serving a life sentence in Texas for sexually assaulting a minor, is the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS). In 2017, a Utah court mandated that he pay … Read more