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Federal Judge Again Dismisses Ex-Sheriff Villanueva’s $25 Million Lawsuit Against L.A. County, Citing Insufficient Evidence

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Los Angeles, California — A federal judge has dismissed a $25 million lawsuit filed by former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for a second time. In this legal action, Villanueva alleges that county officials defamed him and infringed on his rights, leading to significant professional repercussions. In his lawsuit, Villanueva contends that his personnel file was marked as “do not rehire,” which he claims has hindered his job prospects. The designation followed a determination by a county panel that he had engaged in harassment against two officials. He described the Internal Affairs Bureau’s investigation … Read more

Mississippi Takes Bold Step: Federal Judge to Rule on Major COVID-19 Lawsuit Against China

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JACKSON, Miss. — A recent default notice in Mississippi’s ongoing lawsuit against the People’s Republic of China could lead to significant financial repercussions for the foreign nation. The outcome now rests with a federal judge, who will decide whether China owes the state compensation related to the damages incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office awaits a decision from District Judge Taylor B. Neel, after Fitch initiated the lawsuit targeting China’s government and the Communist Party, accusing them of harmful actions that resulted in death, health-related injuries, and severe economic losses stemming … Read more

Milwaukee Judge Fights Federal Indictment Claiming Immunity in Controversial Immigration Case

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MILWAUKEE — Attorneys representing Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan are pursuing a motion to dismiss a federal indictment against her, arguing she holds immunity from prosecution for her official actions. This legal strategy is anchored in a Supreme Court ruling concerning presidential immunity. Dugan faces two federal charges, including concealing a person from arrest and obstructing proceedings before a U.S. agency. A federal grand jury indicted her on Tuesday, leading to a brief court appearance on Thursday, where her counsel entered a not guilty plea. U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen Dries presided over the … Read more

Milwaukee County Judge Faces Federal Charges as She Prepares to Fight in Court with Not Guilty Plea

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MILWAUKEE — Judge Hannah Dugan of Milwaukee County is due in federal court on Thursday, where she is anticipated to plead not guilty to charges stemming from an incident in April. Dugan was taken into custody last month after being accused of assisting in the concealment of a suspect, thereby obstructing federal agents during an attempted arrest at the Milwaukee County Courthouse on April 18. The focus of that operation was Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a man facing charges of battery and abuse following a dispute with his roommates. Investigators noted that Flores-Ruiz had unlawfully reentered the … Read more