Minors

Peoria County Grand Jury Indicts Two Individuals in Separate Cases of Attempted Sexual Meet-ups with Minors

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PEORIA, Ill. – Two individuals in Peoria County have been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to meet with minors for sexual encounters in separate cases. Gary Sherwin, a 65-year-old resident of Roodhouse, has been formally charged with one count of Indecent Solicitation of a Child. Sherwin was arrested by the Chillicothe Police task force on March 4, following allegations that he had arrived in Chillicothe with the intention of engaging in sexual contact with a child. The task force has identified at least two potential victims involved in the case. Sherwin was released … Read more

Schmidt National Law Group Files Lawsuit Against Philip Morris, Alleging Targeting of Minors with Flavored Nicotine Pouches

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San Diego, California – The Schmidt National Law Group has taken legal action against Philip Morris in the Southern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that Philip Morris, the manufacturer of Zyn, is intentionally targeting children and young adults with their flavored nicotine pouches named Zyn. The Managing Attorney at The Schmidt National Law Group, Martin Schmidt, emphasized the concern over these nicotine delivery systems being aimed at younger age groups, including middle school and high school students. Although the purchase of the product is restricted to individuals aged 21 and above, Schmidt asserts that … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Attorney General’s Request for Information on Transgender Minors in Gender-Affirmation Care

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Austin, Texas – A Texas judge has issued a temporary block on the Attorney General’s request for information regarding transgender minors undergoing gender-affirmation treatment. Travis County District Court Judge Maria Cantú Hexsel made the ruling on March 2nd after Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, sought “documents and communications” from an LGBTQ+ advocacy group. The group, which remains unnamed in the article, had been providing gender-affirming care to transgender minors. In response to Paxton’s request, the PFLAG National took the matter to court, arguing that the demand for information constituted a severe invasion of privacy. … Read more

Texas Judge Halts Paxton’s Move, Protects Privacy Rights of Transgender Minors

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A Texas judge has issued a temporary order preventing Attorney General Ken Paxton from obtaining medical records of transgender minors. The decision came after a request made by Paxton to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to hand over records of children who have sought gender-affirming care. This move by Paxton was part of his ongoing legal battle against a state agency’s policy that allows transgender youth in foster care to access medical treatments without court approval. The judge’s ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by four teens and three parents. … Read more