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Jury Sides with Gwinnett County Medical Examiner in Overtime Pay Lawsuit

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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – A jury recently ruled against seven former employees of the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office who sought compensation for what they claimed were unpaid overtime wages. The decision came after a two-week court trial where jurors sided with Dr. Carol Terry and Forensic Pathology Services, the private firm that oversees death investigations in the area. The legal dispute centered on allegations from ex-investigators who, in 2021, sued Dr. Terry and her company, which has been contracted by Gwinnett County since 2006. They argued that their assigned workload often extended to nights … Read more

Tragic Revelation: Judge’s Fatal Crash Linked to Excessive Alcohol, Says Medical Examiner

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Houston, TX – New details have emerged concerning the tragic incident that resulted in the death of Judge Frank Aguilar following a vehicle crash in Houston last year. Aguilar, 66, lost his life in a severe accident shortly after leaving a Texans game. The event unfolded when Aguilar was traveling north on the Highway 288 service road. Around 4:35 p.m., he lost control of his white Jeep Rubicon and collided with a wooden utility pole. At the time of the accident, a 57-year-old woman was in the passenger seat. Investigations revealed that at the time … Read more

Pennsylvania Passes New Laws: Stricter Penalties for Package Theft and Organized Retail Theft, Expanded Access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs, and More

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – While Pennsylvania politicians face challenges in passing certain laws, they have had no trouble enacting legislation to recognize unique observances such as Certified Public Accountant Week and William Penn Landing Site in Chester Month. However, beyond these seemingly trivial proclamations, a slate of recently passed laws will have a significant impact on millions of Pennsylvanians this year. From cracking down on porch pirates to expanding access to specialized healthcare programs, here are some noteworthy laws that will come into effect in Pennsylvania. One law, known as Senate Bill 527, aims to address … Read more