Leesburg, Florida – Tabatha Means, a woman from Leesburg, Florida, has filed a lawsuit against rideshare company Lyft, alleging that one of its drivers repeatedly raped and impregnated her. According to Means, Lyft failed to provide adequate protection, allowing the driver to commit these acts of violence. The lawsuit states that Means began using
Barrie, Ontario – Local court data suggests a concerning increase in violent crimes and significant delays in case processing within the justice system. An analysis by InnisfilToday of court information from the Ministry of the Attorney General reveals a steady rise in violent crimes in the Barrie area, with 1,922 cases reported in 2012 and a staggering 2,464 cases in 2022. It is important to note that not all of these cases are strictly Barrie crimes, as the local courthouse also handles cases from the wider region. Simcoe County has experienced a moderate increase in … Read more
Amman, Jordan – A group of nearly 100 Chilean lawyers, mostly of Palestinian descent, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The complaint alleges crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes committed in Gaza. Led by former ambassador Nelson Hadad, lawyer Rodolfo Marcone, and academics Roberto Mayorga, Juan Banderas, and Hassan Zeran, the group presented the complaint on December 22 in The Hague, with assistance from criminal lawyer Juan Carlos Manriquez. The complainants, who belong to the largest Palestinian community outside of the Palestinian State, are … Read more
Oak Grove, Kentucky – A grand jury in Christian County returned multiple indictments on Friday, including charges related to sex crimes and wanton endangerment. Among those indicted is Jason Bartee, a 34-year-old resident of Oak Grove, who is facing two counts of third-degree sodomy, attempted third-degree sodomy, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, and illegal sexual activity with a victim under 18 years old. Bartee is accused of engaging in sexual acts with a 16-year-old victim in September 2023, as well as assisting or causing a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity. Another individual … Read more