Law

Mother Utilizes Ohio’s Safe Havens Law: Leaves Baby Boy at Stark County Fire Station

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Canton, Ohio – A baby boy was recently left at a fire station in Stark County under Ohio’s Safe Havens law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender their newborns without fear of prosecution. The infant, referred to as Baby Boy Doe, was discovered at the fire station by first responders. Safe Havens laws, also known as Baby Moses laws, are enacted in many states across the United States. They provide parents with a safe and legal option to leave their unharmed newborns at designated locations, such as hospitals, fire stations, or police stations, within a … Read more

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Violating Marriage Law

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ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Pakistani court for violating the law with their marriage in 2018. This verdict comes just days after the couple was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Both cases have raised allegations of political motivation, with Khan and his family maintaining their innocence. According to the defense lawyer for Khan and Bibi, Intisar Panjutha, Judge Qudrat Ullah announced the verdict one day after the trial ended. The prosecution claimed … Read more

Five Teens Arrested After Stealing White Hyundai and Evading Law Enforcement in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER, Wash. – Five teenagers were taken into custody by law enforcement officials in Vancouver after allegedly stealing a white Hyundai and leading officers on a chase. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident on February 2, 2024. According to authorities, the incident began when deputies received a report around 7:31 p.m. about a stolen 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The car’s owner had been following their stolen vehicle near Northeast 117th Avenue in the Orchards area. However, the pursuit came to a halt when one of the occupants of the stolen car pointed a gun … Read more

Florida Court Blocks Discriminatory Housing Law Targeting Chinese Residents

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a recent decision, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an injunction for two plaintiffs in a case challenging Florida’s law that restricts land ownership by individuals from China. While the law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May, has not been entirely blocked, the court ruled that the plaintiffs faced imminent risk of irreparable harm and therefore should be protected from the law’s enforcement. The court’s decision was seen as a victory by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which has been fighting against the law. The Florida law prohibits … Read more