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Judge Cuts Abuse Survivor’s Award from $38 Million to $475,000, Citing Legal Limitations Despite Jury’s High Verdict

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BRENTWOOD, N.H. — In a recent legal decision that has sparked renewed discussion about statutory caps on damages, a New Hampshire Superior Court judge was compelled to drastically reduce a jury’s $38 million award to a mere $475,000 in a case involving severe abuse at the Youth Development Center (YDC). The reduction follows state law limitations, despite the judge’s acknowledgment of a potential miscarriage of justice. David Meehan, a former ward of the state, had previously testified that he was raped hundreds of times by several staffers over the four years he was held at … Read more

Utah Judge Advances State’s Battle Against TikTok Over Child Addiction Claims

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Salt Lake City, UT — A Utah court has decided that a litigation filed by the state against the social media platform TikTok can proceed. The lawsuit, launched in October 2023, accuses TikTok of creating addictive features that prompt prolonged and potentially harmful engagement by children and teenagers. TikTok had requested the case be dismissed, arguing that the federal Communications Decency Act’s Section 230 protects it from liability related to content posted by third parties. The company further contended that the Utah Consumer Protection Act, which it is accused of breaching, was both overly vague … Read more

From Courtroom to Bench: Multnomah County Leader Jeff Auxier Elected as Circuit Judge in a Competitive Five-Way Race

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Portland, Oregon – After a competitive election, Multnomah County’s own Senior Deputy District Attorney Jeff Auxier is set to adorn the bench as a judge, following a decisive victory in a recent five-candidate race for a judicial seat. Election results disclose that Auxier captured 42% of the vote, leading the race. Beginning his career in law as a prosecutor in Multnomah County in 2008, Auxier dedicated a decade of service before assuming the role of District Attorney in Columbia County. He served two terms there before resigning in 2023 to helm the domestic violence unit … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Louisiana Law Mandating Ten Commandments Displays in Schools, Cites Constitutional Concerns

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Baton Rouge, LA — A newly passed law in Louisiana which mandated displaying the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge. The decision prevents the controversial rule from taking effect at the beginning of 2025 and has sparked a promised appeal from the state’s administration. This ruling by Judge John W. deGravelles, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, comes amid ongoing debates over the separation of church and state. DeGravelles expressed concerns about the coercive nature of the law, pointing out that students would have … Read more