Officials

Former Polk County HR Chief Wins $4.26 Million in Landmark Libel Case Against County Officials

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Adel, Iowa — A jury in Dallas County has awarded over $4.26 million to Jim Nahas, the former Human Resources chief of Polk County, in a libel case against the county. The verdict came after jurors found that Nahas was wrongfully dismissed from his position five years ago, with the intentional aim of undermining his reputation. During the trial, Nahas accused the former county administrator and two current supervisors of using his termination as a political strategy to target another county official. The jury’s decision underscores the serious implications of political maneuvering within local government. … Read more

Veterinarian’s Lawsuit Against L.A. Sheriff’s Department Accuses Officials of Cover-Up in Bomb-Sniffing Dog’s Death

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Los Angeles, Calif. — A lawsuit filed by veterinarian Yolanda Cassidy against members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is facing a push for dismissal from county attorneys. Cassidy claims that officials fabricated a memo regarding the circumstances surrounding the 2020 death of Spike, a bomb-sniffing Labrador. In her suit, which was lodged in July 2023, Cassidy argues that the document inaccurately depicted her as having examined Spike and being unable to ascertain the cause of his death. County lawyers contend that the memo contains no false statements or defamatory content implicating Cassidy in … Read more

Local Officials Unite to Fight New Hurricane Emergency Law in Florida

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Local governments in Florida are gearing up to contest new restrictions imposed by a recently enacted hurricane preparedness law. This legislation, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, has sparked concerns among city and county officials who argue that it undermines their ability to effectively respond to natural disasters. The law introduces critical changes that govern how local jurisdictions can manage emergency declarations. Officials from various municipalities are voicing their discontent, citing fears that the restrictions could hinder timely responses during crises like hurricanes. They argue that local authorities need flexibility to adapt quickly to … Read more

Former FBI Officials File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration, Claiming Retaliation for Loyalty Disputes

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WASHINGTON — A lawsuit filed on Wednesday accuses the Trump administration of unjustly dismissing former FBI officials in what they describe as a retribution campaign aimed at personnel deemed disloyal. The suit includes Brian Driscoll, the former acting FBI director, alongside Steve Jensen, formerly the assistant director of the Washington field office, and Spencer Evans, who served as a leading official in the Las Vegas field office. According to the lawsuit, FBI Director Kash Patel indicated that he received orders to terminate individuals associated with investigations into Donald Trump. The suit claims Patel expressed sentiments … Read more