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Kurdish Journalist Suleiman Ahmed: Kidnapped and Held in Custody, Lawyers Face Obstacles in Obtaining Information and Access

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DOHUK, Kurdistan Region – Journalist Suleiman Ahmed, who was abducted by authorities from the Kurdistan Democratic Party, has been subjected to false and baseless charges, according to one of his lawyers. The lawyer emphasized that Suleiman had entered and returned from Rojava with official documents, as well as possessing official residency in southern Kurdistan. Before his kidnapping, he had no legal issues. Since Suleiman’s abduction, a team of lawyers has been formed to review his case. The lawyers attempted to meet with the Asayish of Dohuk, but were denied access to their client. The Asayish … Read more

Texas Immigration Laws Face Potential Supreme Court Showdown as Clash with Justice Department Intensifies

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AUSTIN, Texas — A clash between the Justice Department and the state of Texas over new immigration legislation may end up in the hands of the Supreme Court. The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas, sparking a heated legal battle that could ultimately determine the fate of the state’s controversial immigration laws, which are scheduled to go into effect in March. Texas argues that its new immigration powers, outlined in Senate Bill 4, are necessary because the federal government has failed to adequately enforce immigration laws along the southern border. However, the … Read more

Over 85% of Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims Not Qualifying for Government Payouts, Could End up in Court or Face Untimely Deaths

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Preliminary data obtained from thousands of potential claimants reveals that over 85% of those seeking compensation for exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune would not qualify for the early resolution payouts offered by the government. This analysis, conducted by data management firm SimplyConvert, indicates that tens or even hundreds of thousands of claims may be disputed and end up in court. Moreover, the limited pool of eligible applicants suggests that many claimants may pass away before receiving any payout. The data management firm compiled a database of more than 123,000 … Read more

Man Set to Face Jury in Murder Case Over 10 Years After Arrest in Hartford Shooting

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Hartford, Connecticut – A Connecticut man accused of murder in the 2007 shooting death of Delano “Dela” Gray is finally set to face a jury after more than a decade. Donald Raynor, 38, has been incarcerated since his arrest on June 14, 2013. His bond is currently set at $1.5 million. Raynor will appear in a Hartford courtroom on January 8 for one of the final pre-trial hearings before jury selection begins next month. While he has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, this will be the third time he has faced a jury … Read more