Crisis

Jamaican Government Explores Overhaul of Jury System Amidst Crisis and Lack of Participation

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KINGSTON, JAMAICA – The Jamaican Government is opening up a serious discussion on the future of the jury system, a topic that has sparked strong opinions. Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has proposed the possibility of rehabilitating or completely abandoning the system. While there is support for both options, there is also a suggestion to grant judges more flexibility to conduct bench trials when they are deemed necessary for the pursuit of justice and efficiency in the court system. The tradition of a jury trial is deeply rooted in common law, but it is becoming increasingly … Read more

Arizona Agencies Face Lawsuit Over Sober Living Crisis and Medicaid Fraud, Impacting Vulnerable People’s Lives

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PHOENIX – A civil lawsuit has been filed in Arizona in connection with the state’s sober living crisis and massive Medicaid fraud. The lawsuit alleges that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Department of Health Services are responsible for the deaths of two individuals, Carson Leslie and Fernando Largo. The lawsuit claims that AHCCCS failed to oversee billing by behavioral health providers and that the Department of Health Services awarded licenses to providers without requiring liability insurance. The fraud scheme involved billing AHCCCS, which provides Medicaid coverage, for substance abuse … Read more

United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Presents Alarming Report on Sri Lanka’s Deepening Human Rights Crisis

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Geneva, Switzerland – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has delivered a bleak assessment of Sri Lanka’s multifaceted human rights crisis. Türk highlighted that the Sri Lankan government has failed to fulfill hopes for a much-needed transformation and has instead adopted or proposed laws that could have serious repercussions on fundamental rights, the rule of law, and democratic governance. These laws, including the Online Safety Act and the Anti-Terrorism Bill, curtail civil liberties and restrict freedom of assembly, association, and expression. Türk also emphasized that the government’s crackdown on dissent and … Read more

Increasing Homelessness Crisis in Indiana: Tenants Helplessly Face Retaliation from Landlords

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Columbus, Indiana – The state of Indiana is grappling with a severe shortage of affordable housing, causing low-income families to struggle to find suitable accommodation. In Bartholomew County, in particular, the situation has become increasingly dire due to the shortage of affordable housing options and the prevalence of corporate landlords. One of the major concerns facing tenants is the fear of retaliation by landlords. While this form of behavior should be illegal, landlords often find ways to circumvent the law in local courts. For instance, if a tenant files a maintenance request, some landlords resort … Read more