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Chicago Jury Awards $750,000 to Student in School Beating Case Facilitated by Teacher

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Chicago, IL – A federal jury has rendered a verdict in favor of a former Chicago Public Schools student, awarding $750,000 in damages over a distressing episode involving a teacher who facilitated his beating at the hands of another adult within the school premises. The legal battle revolved around a troubling incident from 2018 at Tilton Elementary School. It was there that Jo’maury Champ, then a 9-year-old, reported he was physically assaulted in a boy’s bathroom. His former homeroom teacher Kristen Haynes and Juanita Tyler, a distant relative of Jo’maury’s but not a school employee, … Read more

Jury Awards $75,000 to Former Employee in Penske Logistics Medical Leave Dispute

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In a recent verdict that touches on the rights of employees to take medical leave, a federal jury determined that Penske Logistics LLC infringed upon a worker’s entitlement under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The case, which unfolded after the employee was terminated following a car accident in 2021, has sparked conversations about workplace rights and employer responsibilities. Kevin Martin, a former warehouse lead at Penske Logistics, suffered injuries in a car accident, subsequently seeking time off under the FMLA to recover. However, Martin’s attempt to avail himself of these legally protected benefits … Read more

Jury Deliberates in High-Stakes Bribery Case Against Former AT&T Illinois Chief, Paul La Schiazza

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CHICAGO — Deliberations continued Wednesday in the trial of Paul La Schiazza, the former president of AT&T Illinois, who faces charges of conspiracy, bribery, and other offenses. Accused of making illicit payments to a confidante of Michael Madigan, the once-dominant Illinois House Speaker, La Schiazza allegedly aimed to secure backing for legislation that could save his company substantial sums. The trial, which concluded its proceedings much faster than the anticipated three weeks, pivots on accusations that La Schiazza arranged for former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo, known for his ties to Madigan, to be paid $22,500 … Read more

Luka Beradze’s ‘Smiling Georgia’ Clinches Main Award at AJB DOC Film Festival, ‘Holy Redemption’ Wins Program Jury Prize

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Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina – The buzz of cinema enthusiasts wrapped up another successful AJB DOC Film Festival on September 17, with Georgian director Luka Beradze’s documentary leading as the highlight. The festival, celebrating its seventh edition, closed with an awards ceremony at the Bosnian Cultural Centre in Sarajevo. “Smiling Georgia,” directed by Beradze, captured the Main Award, compelling the jury with its poetic exploration of justice and societal neglect. The film, which had its world premiere at Karlovy Vary last year, tackles the often overlooked troubles of ordinary people through stark yet captivating visuals. … Read more