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Concerns Mount Over RFK Jr.’s Choice of Trial Lawyers Amidst Legal Battle

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the environmental and anti-vaccine movements, has recently come under scrutiny due to his ties to several trial lawyers and firms known for litigating against vaccine manufacturers. Critics are concerned that Kennedy’s connections could influence his advocacy work, potentially skewing his public health positions to favor legal rather than scientific outcomes. Kennedy, who has publicly challenged the safety and efficacy of vaccines, often aligns with legal entities that have a vested interest in pursuing litigation against pharmaceutical companies. This relationship has raised questions about the true motivations behind … Read more

Opinion: The Public Health Risks Posed by RFK Jr.’s Advocacy and Rhetoric

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the environmental law sector and a member of the storied Kennedy clan, has increasingly become a figure of controversy due to his outspoken views on vaccines and public health policies. Experts express concerns that his stance could undermine the establishment and administration of vaccines, which are critical in combating infectious diseases and safeguarding public health. Kennedy has been increasingly vocal about his skepticism of vaccine safety and efficacy, a stance that aligns him with the anti-vaccine movement. This has raised alarms among public health officials and medical … Read more

RFK Jr.’s Dual Role: Legal Battles and a Potential Spot as HHS Chief Could Intertwine

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WASHINGTON — As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aligns himself with a presidential run, his continuing court battles through the nonprofit Children’s Health Defense paint a complex picture of what could be a controversial tenure if he is confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, while not currently at the helm of the group—known for its vaccine skepticism—continues as an attorney in a series of high-profile lawsuits that directly confront federal health policies he would oversee if confirmed by the Senate. Kennedy’s imminent role could potentially end some ongoing lawsuits, particularly those against government … Read more

Judge Excludes Testimony of Deceased Witness in Brandon Crump Jr.’s Trial for Killing of Rowan Sweeney

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Youngstown, Ohio – Testimony from a deceased witness to the killing of 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney will not be admitted as evidence in the upcoming trial of defendant Brandon Crump Jr., ruled Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge Anthony D’Apolito on Friday. The ruling came after attorneys in the case exchanged filings and made oral arguments before Judge D’Apolito. Crump’s attorney, Lou DeFabio, argued that the testimony given by the witness, Yarnell Green Jr., in 2021 was related to a different charge faced by Crump at the time, not the charges currently faced by Crump, which include … Read more