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U.S. Judge Rules in Favor of Democratic Incumbent Allison Riggs, Upholding Election Integrity Amid Republican Challenges

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A U.S. District Court judge in North Carolina ruled on Monday that the state’s Board of Elections must officially declare Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs the winner of her Supreme Court race. This decision potentially concludes months of election disputes initiated by Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin, who aimed to challenge over 65,000 ballots he claimed were lacking necessary identifying information, such as drivers’ license numbers or the last four digits of Social Security numbers. After two recounts, Riggs holds a narrow lead of 734 votes. However, the Republican-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court had previously paved a … Read more

Flint Troopers Sue Michigan State Police, Claim Promotions Rigged in Favor of Select Few

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FLINT, Mich. — A lawsuit has been lodged against the Michigan State Police (MSP) and former staff members, alleging misconduct in the promotion system at the Flint Post. Five troopers assert that they were passed over for promotions in favor of select individuals between 2019 and 2023. The plaintiffs, seeking $25,000 in damages, contend that had they received the promotions at the appropriate time, they would now hold higher-ranking positions within the department. “Their careers took a significant hit,” said their attorney. Filed in the Michigan Court of Claims, the lawsuit charges that the promotion … Read more

Judge Rules in Favor of Voice of America Employees, Reinstates Work Positions

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ruled that several dismissed journalists from Voice of America (VOA) can return to their duties, marking a significant moment for press freedom and the dismissed staff who claimed wrongful termination. This decision comes after a turbulent period for the U.S. government-funded broadcaster, which faced accusations of improper influence and editorial intervention by the previous agency heads appointed during the Trump administration. The court’s order reinstates five senior journalists who were abruptly removed from their posts last year. These individuals had openly criticized the past leadership’s handling of the news … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Omni Hotels in Prolonged Gender Pay Bias Lawsuit After Multiple Trials

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DALLAS — A protracted legal battle involving Omni Hotels & Resorts concluded recently with a federal jury deciding that the hotel chain did not engage in gender-based pay discrimination against a former female employee. This verdict marks a significant turnaround in a case that spanned nearly eight years and previously saw jury decisions that awarded the plaintiff millions in damages. In 2017, the plaintiff initially sued Omni Hotels alleging pay discrimination based on gender, and claimed she was excluded from networking and promotional opportunities that were available to similarly situated men. She also accused the … Read more