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Judge Rejects Majority of Jennifer Crumbley’s Appeal in Oxford High School Shooting Case, New Trial Consideration Pending

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Pontiac, Mich.— An Oakland County judge has largely dismissed Jennifer Crumbley’s bid for acquittal or retrial concerning her conviction related to the tragic incident at Oxford High School. Crumbley, along with her husband James, was previously found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter linked to their son’s actions during the shooting at the school. Crumbley’s new legal counsel, Michael Dezsi, recently moved to overturn her sentencing, but Judge Cheryl Matthews ruled against most aspects of this request on Thursday. However, Matthews has postponed a decision on whether to grant a new trial, focusing on … Read more

Majority of Georgia Voters Support Restrictive Measures for Transgender Athletes, Poll Reveals

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Atlanta, GA — A significant majority of voters in Georgia have expressed support for legislation that would require transgender girls and women to participate in sports according to the gender specified on their original birth certificates. A recent poll conducted by the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center reveals that more than 70% of respondents favor this measure, with about 60% expressing strong support. The survey, conducted between January 2 and January 10, included 1,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. This high … Read more

Landmark Payout to Abuse Survivor Significantly Reduced, Western Bulldogs’ Majority Appeal Denied

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Melbourne, Australia — In a significant legal ruling, the Western Bulldogs’ initial $5.9 million compensation payout to abuse survivor Adam Kneale was significantly reduced, though the Australian Football League club failed in its attempt to overturn the verdict entirely. The reduction follows an appeals court decision that deemed portions of the original amount “excessive.” Kneale was awarded the historic settlement in 2023 after a jury found the Bulldogs negligent concerning the abuse perpetrated by club volunteer Graeme Hobbs in the 1980s, marking it the largest amount ever granted to an abuse survivor in Australia. The … Read more

Women Take the Lead: Law Firms See Historic Shift as Females Become Majority Among Associates

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Women are increasingly shaping the landscape of the legal profession as they now constitute the majority of law firm associates, a significant shift depicted in the 2024 American Bar Association (ABA) Profile of the Legal Profession. This landmark change comes alongside women comprising over 40% of lawyers in federal government, heralding what may be looked upon as the “Decade of the Female Lawyer.” From spanning the benches of education to the corridors of high-stakes federal agencies, more female lawyers are stepping into varied roles, reshaping norms and nudging the scales towards gender parity. The 2024 … Read more