Justice

Recovered and Shaken: Imran Khan’s Lawyer Found After Alleged Abduction, Sparks Nationwide Demand for Accountability and Justice

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Attock, Pakistan – In a dramatic turn of events, the Punjab police located Intezar Hussain Panjutha, the founding chairman’s lawyer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who had been missing since October 8. His recovery late Saturday was confirmed by the party early Sunday, amidst controversy over the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. PTI has been intensely critical of the handling of Panjutha’s case, suggesting that the abduction was staged. The party called for the filing of a first information report against the Attorney General for Pakistan, Mansoor Usman Awan, accusing him of knowing Panjutha’s whereabouts after he … Read more

Rep. Comer Calls on Chief Justice Roberts to Enforce Transparency in the $15 Billion Litigation Finance Industry

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Washington, D.C. – The debate around the transparency of litigation finance has reached a new peak as Representative James Comer (R-Ky.), head of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, recently called on Chief Justice John Roberts to intervene. Comer’s request urges the Judicial Conference to consider instituting rules for the mandatory disclosure of external funding in federal lawsuits, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest and the influence of foreign investments. Rep. Comer expressed concerns that understanding the specifics of litigation funding – including the sources and financial terms – is crucial for informed … Read more

Maryland’s New Juvenile Justice Laws to Lower Age for Serious Charges, Increase Transparency and Accountability

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Baltimore, Maryland – A sweeping set of changes to Maryland’s juvenile justice laws came into effect on Friday, marking a significant shift in how the state handles young offenders. The new law, part of the Juvenile Justice Reform Act signed earlier this year by Governor Wes Moore, includes provisions that allow for younger children, ages 10 to 12, to be charged with certain serious offenses including illegal gun possession, auto theft, animal cruelty, and third-degree sexual offense. Previously, the minimum age to charge children with these crimes was 13. The legislation aims to tackle the … Read more

Houston Family Seeks Justice with $50 Million Lawsuit After Fatal Helicopter Crash

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Houston, Texas – A tragic helicopter collision on Oct. 20 that resulted in the deaths of Cesar Lerma, Marie Alonso, and their young son, Dylon Lerma, has led to the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit by their bereaved families. The family trio was aboard a sightseeing flight over downtown Houston when their Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, operated by National Helicopter Solutions, tragically struck a radio tower. The crash not only claimed the lives of the family members but also ended the life of Samantha Grandbouche, the pilot flying the helicopter that day. The … Read more