Discharge

Federal Court Halts Discharge of Transgender Airmen, Challenges Presidential Order

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PHILADELPHIA — A New Jersey federal court took pressing measures this week, intervening on behalf of two transgender men serving in the Air Force who faced imminent ousting under a controversial presidential directive. The temporary prohibition was laid down after a hearing, reflecting a growing judicial pushback against such policies. Judge Christine O’Hearn issued a two-week suspension of the enforcement, mirroring a similar recent decision from a Washington, D.C. court. O’Hearn’s ruling emphasized that the potential dismissal of these individuals could cause irreparable harm to their professional trajectories and personal reputations. These proceedings highlight the … Read more

Federal Court Rejects New Trial for Sig Sauer, Upholds $2.35 Million Verdict in Accidental Discharge Case

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Atlanta, GA — A federal judge in Atlanta recently denied firearm manufacturer Sig Sauer’s motion for a new trial, upholding a June jury verdict that awarded $2.35 million in damages to a Georgia man injured by his Sig Sauer P320 pistol. The weapon discharged while holstered, without any user intervention, severely wounding the plaintiff, Robert Lang. Attorneys Robert Zimmerman and Ryan Hurd from Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, who represented Lang, argued the firearm was inherently defective. The trial, which lasted nearly two weeks, highlighted these issues under the case name Lang v. Sig Sauer, 1:21-cv-04196, in … Read more

Mersea Island Sexual Assault Trial Stalls: New Jury to Reconvene After Unexpected Discharge

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Chelmsford, UK – A sexual assault trial at Chelmsford Crown Court has faced an unexpected turn as the presiding judge discharged the jury currently overseeing the case. The decision comes as the trial examines accusations against Charlie Gilbert, a 32-year-old former lifeguard who is charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in 2017. Gilbert, who was employed at the Coopers Beach Holiday Park on Mersea Island during the time of the alleged incident, has refuted allegations suggesting he cornered the girl and forcibly kissed her on her neck and lips for approximately five minutes. The … Read more

Pentagon to Honorably Upgrade 35,000 LGBTQ Veterans’ Discharge Records, Restoring Earned Benefits

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In a historic move, the Pentagon has announced a significant shift in policy that will affect approximately 35,000 LGBTQ veterans. These individuals, who were previously discharged under conditions that were considered “other than honorable” due to their sexual orientation, will now see their statuses upgraded to “honorable.” This resolution comes as the result of a class-action lawsuit initiated in 2023, challenging the long-standing repercussions faced by service members ousted under the controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policies. Lily Steffanides, an instrumental plaintiff in the lawsuit, expressed profound relief and liberation following the announcement. Having been … Read more