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Manhattan Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case of Daniel Penny in Fatal Subway Choking Incident

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Manhattan, New York – A Manhattan judge has denied a motion to dismiss the case of Daniel Penny, who is charged with manslaughter for fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway car. Neely, a 30-year-old Black man experiencing homelessness, died in May after Penny put him in a chokehold during an incident on the subway. The judge’s decision was based on medical evidence and Neely’s cause of death, ruling that Penny’s actions directly led to Neely’s demise. Defense lawyers had argued that Penny did not intend to harm Neely and that he was trying to … Read more

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Escambia County School District of Violating Free Speech by Removing Library Books

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging that the Escambia County School District violated free speech by removing and restricting library books. U.S. District Judge Kent Wetherell made the ruling in the lawsuit against the Escambia County School Board. The lawsuit, filed by Penguin Random House, PEN America, and several individuals, claims that the school district violated the First Amendment by removing or limiting access to books discussing race, racism, and LGBTQ identities. This was done against the recommendations of the district review committee responsible for … Read more

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Attempted Murder Case After Attorney Challenges Probable Cause

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Jackson, Mississippi – A man facing trial for the attempted murder of a police officer in Jackson will remain in custody, as his lawyer’s attempt to have the case dismissed was unsuccessful. Attorney Kevin Camp, representing Chauncey Reed, argued that the traffic stop which resulted in a shootout between Reed, his brother Eliot, and Officer Michael Tarrio lacked probable cause. Unfortunately, Eliot Reed lost his life during the incident. Camp contended that Tarrio’s inability to testify about the specific details, including the stop itself, due to his death in an unrelated incident in 2022, undermined … Read more

Oregon Judge Denies DOJ Request to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Government’s Support for Fossil Fuel Industry Despite Knowing Climate Risks

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EUGENE, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Justice’s request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people in Oregon has been rejected by a judge. The lawsuit alleges that the federal government was aware of the dangers posed by carbon pollution but continued to support the fossil fuel industry through policies and subsidies. U.S. District Court Judge Ann Aiken stated that the climate crisis poses a threat to our survival and requires urgent action. The lawsuit, brought by young plaintiffs and represented by the group Our Children’s Trust, argues that the government’s actions have … Read more