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Shocking Lawsuit Unveils Alleged Child Abuse Cover-Up Involving State and Local Officials in Clayton County

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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A lawsuit filed this week in Clayton County State Court has accused several state agencies, nonprofit leaders, and local officials of orchestrating a cover-up related to child sexual abuse. The allegations stem from the mistreatment of a 13-year-old girl who was placed in state custody at Rainbow House, Inc., a youth emergency shelter managed by the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Jonesboro. The suit names several prominent individuals, including Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley, Rainbow House Executive Director Mia Chanel Kimber, and convicted abuser Caleb Xavier … Read more

Federal Court Upholds $800K Verdict for Genesee County Road Commission Executive in Discrimination Retaliation Case

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GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. — A federal appeals court has recently upheld an $800,000 jury verdict awarded to a Genesee County Road Commission executive, who alleged that she faced retaliation for raising concerns about discrimination and her disability accommodations. The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed this decision on July 16, 2023. The court dismissed the Road Commission’s various challenges to the jury’s findings, including a motion for a new trial, stating that they lacked merit and did not justify overturning the original ruling. In her case, the executive claimed that after she made formal … Read more

Cuyahoga County Residents Alerted to New Jury Duty Scam: Scammers Impersonate Law Enforcement to Extract Personal Information

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Cleveland, Ohio – Residents of Cuyahoga County are being cautioned about a new scam that involves impersonators posing as law enforcement officials. These scammers are attempting to collect personal information by claiming that individuals have missed mandatory court appearances or jury duty obligations. Authorities warn that these fraudulent phone calls could lead to serious identity theft issues and the loss of sensitive personal data. The impostors often create a sense of urgency, informing victims that immediate action is required to resolve the supposed missed appearance. This tactic often pressures individuals into divulging their information. Cuyahoga … Read more

Madison County Chair Sues Sheriff Amid Election Misconduct Controversy Sparked by Facebook Comments

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WINTERSET, Iowa — A legal battle has emerged in Madison County as the chairwoman of the county supervisors, Heather Stancil, has initiated a lawsuit against Sheriff Jason Barnes. The conflict arises amid an investigation linked to Stancil’s remarks on Facebook, which have sparked allegations of election misconduct and voter intimidation. The lawsuit claims that Barnes acted outside legal protocols established in Iowa law. According to the complaint, the sheriff was supposed to investigate allegations of election misconduct only under the guidance of the attorney general, rather than independently. Furthermore, any reports stemming from such investigations … Read more