Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Police After Man Fatally Shot by Officer in His Own Home During Invasion

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A tragic encounter in which a homeowner was fatally shot by a police officer has led to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed against both the officer involved and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The family of Brandon Durham, the deceased, claims the department did not provide sufficient training on the use of deadly force. On November 12, 2024, a home invasion call ended in tragedy when Officer Alexander Bookman responded to Durham’s residence near Sunset Park. During the altercation, Bookman fatally shot Durham, who at the time was engaged … Read more

Judicial Group Files Complaint Against Judge Advocating for More Women-Led Legal Teams in Birth Control Lawsuit

WASHINGTON — A conservative legal organization, the Article III Project, has lodged a formal complaint of judicial misconduct against U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers. The filing followed Rodgers’ directive in a recent court order that female attorneys should be given more leadership roles in a series of lawsuits concerning the contraceptive Depo-Provera. Judge Rodgers, based in the Northern District of Florida, took charge this month of the multidistrict litigation which claims that Depo-Provera, an injectable birth control method, is associated with the development of brain tumors. On February 23, she issued an order regarding … Read more

Wisconsin Judge Halts Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Supreme Court Campaign Donation; State Attorney General Files Appeal

Madison, Wis. – A Wisconsin judge recently issued a ruling that prevents a lawsuit from proceeding against entrepreneur Elon Musk. The suit in question was filed over Musk’s donation of $2 million aimed at influencing a state Supreme Court race. Following the decision, the Wisconsin Attorney General swiftly filed an appeal, contesting the judge’s ruling. The lawsuit, brought forth by a liberal watchdog group, accused Musk of unlawfully interfering in the judicial election process. According to the group, Musk’s sizable donation was designed specifically to sway the outcome of the state’s high court race, thereby … Read more

Columbia Couple Files Lawsuit Against Police for Forceful Home Entry and Assault During Child Custody Operation

Columbia, MO — A local couple from Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit claiming significant injuries and emotional trauma following an aggressive police raid at their home in June 2023. DJ and Joy Lynch allege that the incident, involving the Columbia Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit, resulted in both physical harm and psychological distress. According to the legal documents submitted to the Western District of Missouri, the encounter took place on June 22, when six officers arrived at the Lynches’ residence in northeastern Columbia to assist in the custody retrieval of their children. The lawsuit … Read more