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Historic Appointment: Michelle Merendino Sworn in as Liberty County’s First Female District Judge

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Liberty, Texas — Michelle Merendino made history on September 19 as the first woman to be sworn in as a judge for the 75th Judicial District Court of Texas. Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott, Merendino fills the unexpired term of former Judge Mark Morefield, who retired in January 2025. The ceremony took place at the Liberty County Courthouse, drawing a crowd of supporters, friends, and family. Among those present were her husband, Jared, and their children and grandchildren. The oath of office was administered by former County Court at Law Judge Don Taylor, who praised … Read more

Three Female Athletes File Landmark Lawsuit Over Transgender Participation in High School Sports, Arguing Title IX Violations

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Three female student athletes have filed a lawsuit against a Southern California school district and the state Department of Education, asserting that they faced sex discrimination and civil rights violations after a transgender athlete was permitted to compete on their high school track and volleyball teams. The lawsuit was initiated on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, spotlighting the ongoing national conversations surrounding the inclusion of transgender individuals in sports, particularly in light of recent controversies and political sentiments. While the lawsuit does not name the trans athlete involved, … Read more

Judge Delays Resentencing of Youngest Alaskan Female Murder Convict Until Next Week

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A judge has postponed the resentencing of the youngest woman in Alaska to be convicted of murder until next week. The decision comes as attorneys prepare additional arguments regarding her case, which has garnered significant public and media interest. The woman, who was 16 at the time of the crime, was initially sentenced to 99 years in prison. Her conviction drew attention not only for its severity but also for the circumstances surrounding the case, which involved a fatal shooting that shook the community. During the hearing, attorneys for the defendant argued … Read more

Mt. Diablo School District Takes Action After Settling Landmark Gender Discrimination Lawsuit by Female Athletes

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Pleasant Hill, Calif. — The Mt. Diablo Unified School District has reached a settlement in a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by former student-athletes at College Park High School. The lawsuit highlighted significant discrepancies in the facilities available for boys’ and girls’ sports teams, particularly emphasizing the treatment of the girls’ softball team. According to the plaintiffs, the girls were forced to play on a field that was often overgrown and uneven, while the boys’ baseball team practiced and played on a well-maintained diamond. This glaring difference in conditions became emblematic of the broader issue of … Read more