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Portland Firefighter Convicted of Kidnapping After Trapping Pot Thief in Cargo Container, Jury Decides

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A firefighter in Portland, Oregon has been found guilty of kidnapping after locking a thief in a cargo container. The jury reached their verdict in the case, which involved a stolen bag of marijuana. The incident occurred when the firefighter, whose identity has not been disclosed, discovered someone trying to steal the marijuana from his truck. In a bid to prevent the thief from getting away, he took matters into his own hands, locking the individual inside a cargo container. During the trial, the firefighter argued that he was acting in self-defense and to protect … Read more

Former Nuclear Engineering Professor’s Discrimination Lawsuit Ends with Purdue University Clear of Involvement, Jury Decides

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HAMMOND, Indiana – A recent jury verdict in a discrimination case involving Purdue University highlights the complex nature of tenure decisions and allegations of bias. The case centered around former nuclear engineering professor Tatyana Sizyuk, who filed a lawsuit against Purdue and fellow professor Mamoru Ishii, claiming that she was discriminated against on the basis of her gender and non-Asian background. While the jury found that Ishii harbored discriminatory animus against Sizyuk, they concluded that Purdue University was not involved in the discrimination. During the trial, Sizyuk’s lawyer argued that Ishii’s discriminatory comments and influence … Read more