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Trial Begins for Wichita Falls Mother Facing Charges of Severe Child Neglect and Exploitation

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Wichita Falls, Texas — A jury trial is set to commence on September 24, 2025, following the selection of 12 jurors to hear the case against a mother accused of neglecting her child. Catherine Lynn Jarvey, 35, faces charges of injury to a child resulting in serious bodily harm and exploitation of a child after her six-year-old son was found in a severely malnourished state, weighing just 15 pounds. The jury was formed after two days of selection, which began on September 22 at the Wichita County Courthouse. Proceedings are scheduled to start at 9 … Read more

New Rent Cap Law Offers Hope to Washington Tenants Facing Rising Costs

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LYNNWOOD, Wash. — Recent legislation in Washington State aiming to control rent increases has provided relief to tenants in manufactured home communities, sparking discussions about housing stability and affordability. Engrossed House Bill 1217, which came into effect on May 7, limits annual rent increases to either 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower, and caps increases under manufactured/mobiles homes at 5%. Nancy DeWester, who resides at Martha Lake Mobile Manor, expressed gratitude for the new law that stands to protect residents from steep rent hikes. Having moved to her home 15 years ago, DeWester … Read more

"Trapped in a Legal Maze: The Struggle of Immigrant Families Facing Deportation Amidst Rising Barriers"

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On a June morning, 31-year-old Ricardo Calderon embarked on a drive to work, unaware that his life was about to take a drastic turn. As he left his family’s apartment, a group of men quickly surrounded his car, demanding he exit. Faced with threats, Calderon reluctantly complied, an encounter that led to his arrest and subsequent immigration detention. Following his capture, Calderon was taken to an immigration enforcement office in Detroit before being transferred to a detention center in rural Michigan. There, he was filled with hope that his family could … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Woman Must Have Jury Trial Before Facing $1 Million Penalty Over Foreign Accounts

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Fort Worth, Texas — A federal judge has ruled that a woman cannot be subjected to a $1 million penalty by the government for allegedly failing to report foreign bank accounts without first being given a chance for a trial. The decision, issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, centers around Sharnjeet Sagoo, whom the Internal Revenue Service accused of not reporting her financial interests in foreign bank accounts, which are required to be disclosed under the Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report (FBAR) regulations. In a significant development, Judge … Read more