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Judge Rules Nelson County Board of Education Violated Open Meetings Act and Orders Funding for District Facilities Plan

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BARDSTOWN, KY – In a recent lawsuit between NC Forward and the Nelson County Board of Education, Judge Mark A. Thurmond ruled that the board violated the Open Meetings Act. Acting as the special judge in the case, Thurmond also issued a temporary order to proceed with funding the current District Facilities Plan. The lawsuit, filed by NC Forward, highlights several new developments. Former board member Damon Jackey and former board attorney Eric Farris have resigned, and board member Tracy Bowling made a public statement about business conducted outside of public meetings. Matthew Hite, the … Read more

Parents File Lawsuit Against School District for Negligence in Fatal Shooting at Hunter High School

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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — The parents of two students killed in a shooting near Hunter High School in January 2022 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Granite School District. The parents accuse the school district of failing to prevent the tragic incident and not taking action to address escalating conflicts between groups of students. The lawsuit alleges that the district violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by failing to provide a nondiscriminatory educational environment and allowing acts of racial harassment to occur. The parents are seeking unspecified compensatory, consequential, and punitive … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Justice and District Court Candidates Successfully Defend Ballot Positions Amidst Primary Challenges

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Houston, Texas – Texas Supreme Court Justice John P. Devine and three candidates vying for district court seats have successfully defended their positions on the March 5 primary ballots. In a highly contested race, Devine, a Republican, faced a challenge from Second Court of Appeals Justice Brian Walker, who is also running for the same seat. Walker’s challenge to Devine’s ballot placement underscores the intensity of the upcoming primary elections in Texas. Both candidates possess extensive legal backgrounds and are actively campaigning to secure their respective positions. Devine’s victory in overcoming this challenge signals his … Read more

Former Westchester Prosecutor Faces Lawsuit While Campaigning for District Attorney

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White Plains, New York – A former Westchester prosecutor, Adeel Mirza, is running for District Attorney despite facing disciplinary action and a federal lawsuit over his alleged interaction with a female subordinate. While Mirza insists that the woman’s claim of sexual assault is fabricated, he remains determined to pursue his campaign for the elected DA position in the county. In early 2020, Mirza was docked five vacation days and removed from the DA’s hiring committee after rookie prosecutor Bianca Brown’s claims about his conduct were deemed credible by top officials under then-District Attorney Anthony Scarpino. … Read more