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Multiple Lawsuits Emerge Despite Federal Settlement: Washington County Jail Detainees Continue to Claim ivermectin-Related Harms

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Several lawsuits have been filed by detainees at the Washington County jail concerning the use of ivermectin, despite a recent out-of-court settlement in a federal lawsuit involving the same issue. The settlement resulted in a total of $10,000 being awarded to five men, but four others have now stepped forward to file similar claims. Ivermectin, a drug primarily used to treat parasitic infections in animals, has gained attention in recent months due to false claims suggesting its efficacy in combating COVID-19. The lawsuits allege that the Washington County jail administered the drug … Read more

Christian County Grand Jury Hands Down Multiple Indictments Including Manslaughter, Assault, and Sex Crimes

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Hopkinsville, Kentucky – A Christian County Grand Jury has issued several indictments for various crimes, including manslaughter, assault, and sex-related offenses, in a recent announcement. The indictments come as a result of ongoing investigations into several separate incidents. One of the cases involves Debbie Elliot, a resident of Hopkinsville. Elliot was arrested in December 2023 in connection with the overdose death of Gladys Henry. The Hopkinsville Police Department reported that Henry was found deceased at a residence on West 20th Street on December 8. An autopsy revealed that her death was caused by a fatal … Read more

Controversial Lawsuit Alleges County Board of Supervisors’ Illegal Deal with Redding Rancheria

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REDDING, California — A lawsuit was filed on February 13 against the Shasta County Board of Supervisors by the California Land Stewardship Council. The civil complaint claims that the board’s approval of a services agreement with the Redding Rancheria for a new casino site was illegal. According to the lawsuit, the board majority “gave away millions of dollars of public funds” by approving the agreement without proper cost analysis, disregarding recommendations from county staff, and not aligning with county policies. The California Land Stewardship Council, which filed the lawsuit, is an LLC incorporated just days … Read more

Thurston County Sheriff Calls Out Dangerous Fallout of Washington’s New Pursuit Legislation

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Yelm, Washington – Following a series of high-speed pursuits that resulted in drivers evading police, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders expressed his concerns about the state’s pursuit legislation in 2021. Sheriff Sanders took to social media to share a video of a black BMW traveling at approximately 120 mph while he attempted to pull it over using his emergency lights. The sheriff described the reckless behavior of the BMW driver, who was cutting off cars and brake checking them directly in front of him. According to Sheriff Sanders, the BMW is registered to an individual … Read more