DecadesOld

Decades-Old Allegations Surface: Mendocino College Professor Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Claims Involving Minors

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UKIAH, Calif. — A legal hearing scheduled for Monday in San Francisco will focus on a civil lawsuit concerning allegations that Jason Davis, a Mendocino College professor, sexually assaulted two underage girls while he worked as a substitute teacher at the San Francisco Waldorf High School over two decades ago. The case has drawn considerable attention as it details accusations from two plaintiffs, identified in court documents as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. Davis, who also worked as a tutor for the One Smart Kid service, is accused of abusing his authority to … Read more

Missy Elliott and Producer Terry Williams Reach Last-Minute Settlement, Burying Decades-Old Copyright Dispute

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PHILADELPHIA — Rap legend Missy Elliott and producer Terry Williams resolved their contentious copyright dispute just moments before a jury was set to be selected, concluding a prolonged legal battle over the ownership of music recorded more than 30 years ago. The settlement, which was announced in federal court Friday morning, comes amid a backdrop of dueling lawsuits concerning the authorship of early recordings. U.S. District Judge Nitza Quinones Alejandro informed a group of prospective jurors that the attorneys for both parties had come to an agreement after extensive discussions leading up to the trial. … Read more

Wonder Lake Resident Faces Decades-Old Abuse Allegations as Defense Demands Clarity on Charges

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Wonder Lake, Illinois — A local man, Alan J. Mrowka, who is accused of sexually abusing a child nearly 30 years ago, has requested that prosecutors provide clearer details about the allegations against him. Mrowka, 70, faces charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a child under 13, categorized as a Class 2 felony, according to documents filed in McHenry County court. Supporters have consistently attended Mrowka’s court hearings, with Judge Mark Gerhardt acknowledging their presence at a recent pretrial session. He noted their interest in the progress of the case, highlighting the community’s involvement … Read more

NLRB Legal Chief Challenges Decades-Old Precedent on Presidential Firing Powers for Independent Agencies

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New York, NY – The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may not be protected by a nearly century-old Supreme Court ruling that has generally safeguarded the independence of certain agency officials from presidential dismissal. This view was expressed by the acting general counsel, William Cowen, during a labor and employment law conference held at New York University. Cowen raised concerns about whether the precedent established in the 1935 case, Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, still applies to modern government agencies. The ruling affirmed Congress’s authority to limit the president’s ability to remove members of independent … Read more