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$21.35 Million Verdict: Jury Sides with Ex-Captain in East Texas Political Retaliation Case

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QUITMAN, Texas — A former East Texas police captain, Terry Bevill, has been awarded $21.35 million by a federal jury in a wrongful termination lawsuit that accused local officials of collusion and manipulating due process. The lawsuit stemmed from Bevill’s 2017 dismissal and arrest after he questioned the fairness of a judicial process involving a friend. Bevill was terminated from his position after signing an affidavit supporting a county jail administrator’s request for a change of trial venue. This administrator had been charged with tampering with a government record to allegedly help the release of … Read more

Yankees Dominate A’s with Powerful Homers and Stellar Pitching, Near AL East Title

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Oakland, Calif. — In a commanding performance following a hard-fought victory the night before, the New York Yankees dominated the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday evening. Propelled by homers from Anthony Volpe, Giancarlo Stanton, and Aaron Judge and a strong pitching performance from Carlos Rodon, the Yankees moved a step closer to securing the American League East title. With this win at the Oakland Coliseum, the Yankees have amassed a five-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles, reducing their magic number to clinch the division to three. This follows Baltimore’s earlier loss to the Detroit Tigers … Read more

Aaron Judge Smashes Historic Home Run, Propelling Yankees to Tie for AL East Lead

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New York — Aaron Judge, the formidable slugger for the New York Yankees, has set a new benchmark in Major League Baseball. With his 34th home run just before the All-Star break, Judge not only captivated fans but also etched his name atop the Yankees’ historic record books for the most homers hit in the first half of the season. This milestone came during a critical game that allowed the Yankees to pull even with the Baltimore Orioles at the helm of the American League East standings. Judge’s recent home run not only underscores his … Read more

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita Sues East Chicago Over Sanctuary City Ordinance, Claims Violation of State and Federal Immigration Laws

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal action against the East Chicago Common Council, asserting a failure to comply with federal immigration regulations. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, marks the first instance Rokita has targeted any of the four entities he warned in May, including Gary, West Lafayette, and Monroe County, after they were asked to rescind local immigration ordinances or face litigation. The legal challenge arose from a 2017 ordinance passed by the East Chicago Common Council, which Rokita claims obstructs local officials from cooperating fully with federal immigration authorities. Stating … Read more