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Federal Judge Mandates Major Overhaul of San Diego Jails to Ensure Disability Compliance Following Landmark Settlement

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A federal judge in San Diego has given the green light to a significant settlement mandating extensive reforms within the Sheriff’s Office regarding jail conditions for individuals with disabilities. This ruling follows a lawsuit filed in 2022, which alleged pervasive violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) across the county’s jails. The lawsuit highlighted severe shortcomings in the facilities, asserting that none of the jails complied with ADA guidelines. Among the troubling accusations were instances in which deputies failed to provide necessary accommodations for disabled individuals. Notably, a deaf man struggled to receive a … Read more

UFC Legend Diego Sanchez Released Without Bond After Gun Incident, Set to Pursue Treatment and Counseling

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Albuquerque, New Mexico — Diego Sanchez, a former UFC champion and a significant figure in the sport’s history, faces legal challenges after being involved in a firearm incident on Interstate 40. The 43-year-old fighter was arrested following reports that shots were fired from a vehicle he was riding in earlier this week. While Sanchez has denied firing the weapon, police discovered three spent shell casings and an empty Glock 42 on his side of the vehicle. Sanchez was found in a Jeep Gladiator when authorities responded to a crash site, where witnesses claimed they heard … Read more

San Diego County Claims Courtroom Win as Appeals Court Reduces $5 Million Award in Sheriff’s Misconduct Case

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San Diego, California — A significant legal battle has concluded in favor of San Diego County after years of litigation surrounding a sheriff’s deputy’s excessive use of force against a handcuffed man. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a jury’s 2022 decision, reducing a $5 million award to Mickail Myles to a maximum of $1.5 million. The appellate court’s ruling, released on May 12, determined that there was insufficient evidence indicating lasting physical damage from the incident. The judges noted that Myles did not experience any permanent harm, apart from minor scarring … Read more

San Diego County Scores Legal Win as Appeals Court Reduces Damages in Excessive Force Case

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San Diego, California – After years of legal battles, San Diego County has achieved a significant win in the case of Mickail Myles, a man who was assaulted by a sheriff’s deputy and bitten by a police dog while he was handcuffed. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a previous jury ruling that awarded Myles $5 million, reducing the damages to $1.5 million, citing minimal evidence of lasting physical injury. In a ruling issued on May 12, the appellate judges noted that Myles did not suffer permanent damage from the dog bite other … Read more