Guilty Verdict Reached in Less Than an Hour: Man Convicted of Molesting Child in Vanderburgh County

Henderson, Ky. – After deliberating for just 40 minutes, a jury in Henderson convicted Oscar Rax Xi on two counts of child molesting tied to allegations that he sexually abused an 8-year-old. The accusations came to light in July 2023 when Holly’s House conducted an interview that revealed the abuse. It was discovered during the investigation that Xi had repeatedly assaulted the child and employed tape to prevent the victim from screaming. Throughout the process, Xi expressed intentions of fleeing to his native Guatemala. Prosecutor Diana Moers conveyed the critical role played by the young … Read more

Cheers to More Cheers: Pennsylvania Extends Happy Hour Limits to Boost Social and Business Spirits

Plains Township, PA — A change to Pennsylvania’s liquor legislation now allows adults over the age of 21 to enjoy extended happy hours, a welcome shift for patrons and an array coming-of-age establishments. Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed a bill into law that significantly expands the allowable duration of drink specials. The revision permits licensed bars and restaurants to offer up to four hours of happy hour promotions each day, capping at a total of 24 hours per week. The law aims to boost local businesses by allowing them more flexibility to attract guests looking … Read more

Cheers to Change: Indiana Bars Set to Revive Happy Hour Specials Under New Law

INDIANAPOLIS — Starting July 1, bars in Indiana will be allowed to reintroduce happy hours, offering drink specials for limited hours each week, following the lifting of a longstanding restriction. This change comes as part of a new law signed by Governor Eric Holcomb in March after receiving significant bipartisan support during the last legislative session. The reinstated provision permits bars across the state to offer discounted drinks for up to four hours a day and a total of 15 hours per week, though specials are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. This … Read more

Gym Member Files Lawsuit Against 24 Hour Fitness, Revealing Racial Profiling and Discrimination

Gresham, Oregon – A Black member of the 24 Hour Fitness gym in Gresham has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging repeated racial profiling and discrimination by a staff member. The lawsuit, filed on March 4 in Multnomah County Circuit Court, accuses Gratian Russell, a staff member at the gym, of racially profiling Rishon Hall and ejecting him from the premises on multiple occasions. The lawsuit also includes evidence from Russell’s public Facebook page, which the plaintiff’s attorney describes as racially insensitive. According to the lawsuit, the first incident occurred on February 13 when … Read more