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Rhode Island Mourns the Loss of Judicial Titan Bruce Selya, Whose Legacy of Legal Excellence and Community Service Leaves Indelible Mark

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Providence, RI — The passing of Judge Bruce Selya, a seminal figure in Rhode Island’s legal landscape and a respected member of the federal judiciary for over four decades, marks the end of an era. Renowned for his erudition and eloquence, Selya died at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy characterized by intellectual rigor and a profound dedication to justice. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island paid tribute to Selya, describing him as a paragon of “wisdom, integrity, modesty, wit, and high ethical standards.” His contributions, Reed noted, significantly shaped the community and … Read more

Groundbreaking Black Female Officer Sues Rock Island Police for Racial and Gender Discrimination

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Rock Island, Ill. – A landmark lawsuit has been initiated by Dytanya Robinson, the Rock Island Police Department’s first Black female officer, against both the city and Police Chief Timothy McCloud. The suit, launched in January in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, asserts claims of racial and gender discrimination throughout her tenure with the department which began in 1998. Robinson’s interactions with department leadership began challenging norms from the start. In 2001, she voiced her first formal complaint, alleging harassment by a sergeant, a claim she says was investigated but … Read more

Whistleblower Sues Rhode Island Health Information Exchange Over Alleged Misuse of Data

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Providence, Rhode Island – A lawsuit has been filed against CurrentCare, Rhode Island’s health information exchange (HIE), by a former employee who claims the organization improperly used health data in ways that violate the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The whistleblower, whose identity remains confidential due to the sensitivity of the case, alleges that CurrentCare managed health information in a manner that compromised patient privacy. The legal action, initiated in Rhode Island federal court, centers around allegations that CurrentCare permitted unauthorized access to patient data, including instances where health information was allegedly used … Read more

Rhode Island Judge Champions Compassionate Justice, Inspiring Millions with Viral Courtroom Decisions

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Providence, Rhode Island – In the chambers of the Municipal Court, where life stories often intersect with the law, Judge Frank Caprio has become an emblem of what he terms “compassionate justice.” This approach is highlighted in several cases, including that of Jenna Bettez, an elementary school teacher who arrived in court to answer for two unpaid traffic tickets. Despite not being responsible for the infractions herself—the tickets were accrued by the father of her children, who is currently incarcerated—Bettez was ready to face the consequences. Caprio, who recently recounted this case in his new … Read more