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Tragic Lawsuit Alleges Oregon Officers Abandoned Mentally Ill Man to Die in Hot Patrol Car While They Scrolled on TikTok

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COOS BAY, Ore. — The family of a man who died in police custody has filed a lawsuit, claiming that officers failed to provide necessary medical care while focusing on personal distractions, including social media. Nathan Bradford Smith, 33, who struggled with mental illness, died of heat stroke exacerbated by methamphetamine use after an arrest in July 2024. According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Coos Bay police officers allegedly neglected Smith’s obvious signs of medical distress, instead spending time in a parked patrol car watching TikTok and texting. The complaint accuses the city of Coos … Read more

Marin County’s Cybersecurity in Hot Water: Grand Jury Urges Urgent Action After Recent Attacks

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Marin County, California, is facing increasing challenges in safeguarding its government agencies against cyber threats, according to insights from the Marin County Civil Grand Jury. A recent report by the panel revisits issues highlighted in last year’s review, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures across various county agencies. The report points out that two Marin agencies were targeted in cyberattacks within the past year. Last July, the Marin Housing Authority fell victim to a phishing scheme, resulting in a loss of $950,000. The attacker masqueraded as a vendor and redirected funds through what appeared … Read more

Garland County Jury Issues Mixed Ruling in Controversial Case Against Hot Springs Landlord

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Hot Springs, Ark. — A jury in Garland County has rendered a mixed decision in a civil lawsuit against Greenbrier Holdings Partnership, a landlord linked to a local apartment complex. Following three days of testimony and years of legal preparation, the jury found that the company had breached lease agreements and failed to maintain livable conditions for tenants. The case arose from allegations brought forward by six former residents of the Greenbrier Apartments, who accused the landlord of misleading both tenants and government authorities, along with violating various housing laws on both state and federal … Read more

Clayton City Council in Hot Water: Grand Jury Report Exposes Secret Meetings and Calls for Accountability

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CLAYTON, Calif. — The Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury has released a critical report that highlights troubling government practices by the Clayton City Council, including violations of the Brown Act, secret meetings, and manipulation of agendas. Councilmember Holly Tillman has emerged as a vocal critic, calling attention to these issues and urging for meaningful reform. In her response to the report, Tillman emphasized her commitment to transparency and accountability within the city’s governance. She expressed concern over staff turnover and ongoing financial difficulties that the city is facing, believing these challenges must be addressed directly. … Read more