DecadeLong

Autistic Man’s Decade-Long Battle in Joint Enterprise Case Seeks Intervention from UN Rights Committee

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London, UK – Over a decade ago, Alex Henry’s life took an unexpected turn following a shopping trip with friends in West London that ended in a fatal confrontation. A largely forgotten phone hurled in haste and a single punch thrown in the heat of a scuffle were the sum total of his actions. Yet, these actions, unbeknownst to him during the brief 45-second brawl, would link him to a far graver crime committed by a friend—a crime that cost a man his life and put Henry behind bars under the UK’s controversial joint enterprise … Read more

Judge Challenges Alpena’s Water Rates as Unfair, Decade-Long Legal Battle Continues Between Township and City

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Alpena, Mich. — A long-standing dispute over water and sewer rates between Alpena and Alpena Township remains ongoing after more than a decade of legal battles. The latest court decision, issued by 26th Circuit Court Judge Ed Black, deemed the proposed water rates unreasonable for Alpena Township, while the sewer rates were upheld. The conflict, laden with escalating attorney fees and community tension, persists as officials seek a resolution. The litigation, stretching back to a disagreement initiated in 2013 over the abandonment of a 1977 contract formula for setting rates, saw the township protesting increased … Read more

Landmark Ruling Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Osage Reservation After Decade-Long Lawsuit

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that all wind turbines on the Osage Reservation must be removed due to trespassing. Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves ordered the removal after finding that the companies responsible for constructing the Osage Wind farm did so without a permit in 2013. The Osage Minerals Council had initially sued the companies in 2011 upon learning of their construction plans. Despite the lawsuit and lack of proper permissions or permits, the energy company proceeded with the construction of its wind turbines. The Osage Minerals Council accused the companies … Read more

Decade-Long Battle: Michigan Dragway Faces Another Lawsuit, Challenging Validity of Permit and Racing Activity

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Onondaga Township, Michigan – For over a decade, the future of a ⅛-mile dragway in Onondaga Township has remained uncertain, as it has been entangled in a series of legal battles. The dragway, now known as Sloan’s Onondaga Dragway, initially opened its doors in the 1970s before closing down. However, in 2013, it reopened and soon found itself facing a lawsuit from local residents who claimed that the noise from the dragway negatively impacted their property values. The legal dispute has been marked by twists and turns, with the case bouncing back and forth between … Read more