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Jury Weighs Key Evidence in Federal Wrongful-Death Case of Unarmed Man Shot by Baldwin County Deputy

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MOBILE, Ala. — A federal jury began deliberations Thursday in a wrongful-death civil trial surrounding the fatal shooting of Jonathan Victor by Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy Cpl. Matthew Hunady. The trial stems from a May 2017 incident on Interstate 10, where Hunady shot Victor during a tense standoff after a single-vehicle accident. The central question before jurors is whether Hunady’s actions constituted excessive force. Both sides acknowledged key details from dashcam and bodycam footage but clashed on their interpretations. During closing arguments, plaintiff’s lawyer Jack Samuel Tenenbaum argued that Victor, a Louisiana resident, should not … Read more

Federal Judge Imposes Restrictions on DHS Actions Against Journalists in Los Angeles

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A federal judge has placed limitations on the Department of Homeland Security’s use of force against journalists in Los Angeles, a decision that underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding press freedom in the United States. The ruling comes in response to incidents during recent protests, where reporters faced aggressive treatment by law enforcement officers. The ruling seeks to ensure that journalists can cover civil demonstrations without fear of retribution. In the order, the judge highlighted the critical role of a free press in a democratic society, emphasizing that media personnel should be able to operate unhindered … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Affirms $83.3 Million Defamation Ruling Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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New York — A federal appeals court upheld a jury’s decision on Monday, mandating that former President Donald Trump pay $83.3 million to writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her after she publicly accused him of sexual assault. The ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump’s appeal, which claimed the financial penalty was excessively high and argued for a new trial based on recent Supreme Court interpretations regarding presidential immunity. The court deemed Trump’s actions as “extraordinary and unprecedented,” concluding that they warranted such a substantial award. The ruling indicated that … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Justine Wadsack’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Speeding Ticket Amid Court No-Show Controversy

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TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by former state lawmaker Justine Wadsack that alleged Tucson police officers infringed upon her civil rights in connection with a speeding ticket. The lawsuit stemmed from a traffic incident last year in which Wadsack was recorded driving 71 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. She claimed the citation was a retaliatory measure linked to her critiques of the Tucson city government. On the designated court date in late August, Wadsack failed to appear, claiming personal issues related to a family health … Read more