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Widower Alleges Johnson & Johnson Concealed Evidence of Baby Powder’s Cancer Risk

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MIAMI (AP) — Johnson & Johnson is facing allegations that it ignored evidence linking its baby powder to ovarian cancer and continued to promote its safety. The pharmaceutical giant chose to “deny, deny, deny” the potential risks associated with its iconic product, according to an attorney representing the widower of a woman who died from ovarian cancer after using the powder. The case, which is scheduled to go to trial next week in Miami, Florida, raises significant questions about the ethical conduct of Johnson & Johnson and its marketing practices. The widower’s attorney argues that … Read more

Latvian Broker Arrested for Violating US Export Laws in Connection to Russian Aerospace Equipment Sales: Justice Department Indicts Third Individual in Johnson County Conspiracy

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JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. – A Latvian broker has been arrested for violating U.S. export laws in connection with a Johnson County company. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a citizen of the Republic of Latvia is charged with crimes related to a year-long conspiracy to sell avionics equipment to Russian companies, in violation of U.S. export laws. This arrest is the result of a grand jury’s superseding indictment, which also implicates a Johnson County company and two U.S. nationals. The superseding indictment states that Oleg Chistyakov, also known as Olegs Čitsjakovs, conspired with U.S. … Read more

Former Chicago police officer’s sexual assault suit against ex-Supt. Eddie Johnson dismissed by judge

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CHICAGO (AP) — A sexual assault lawsuit filed by a Chicago police officer against former Superintendent Eddie Johnson has been dismissed by a judge, citing lack of evidence. The officer alleged that Johnson had assaulted her while they attended a conference in 2019. The judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to support the officer’s claims and found inconsistencies in her testimony. In his decision, the judge stated that the officer failed to establish that the alleged assault occurred, and that her credibility had been undermined by conflicting statements and actions. The lawsuit had … Read more

Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Cleared of Sexual Assault Lawsuit by Federal Judge

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Chicago, Illinois – A federal judge has dismissed the sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson. The lawsuit, filed by officer Cynthia Donald, accused Johnson of repeatedly raping her and concealing evidence of the abuse. The allegations stemmed from a drunk driving incident in 2019 that led to Johnson’s retirement. U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo granted motions for summary judgment filed by Johnson and the city, stating that the evidence suggested Donald was a willing participant in the relationship. The lawsuit was brought against Johnson and the city late last year by … Read more