Officials

Controversial Bankruptcy Trial Pits Troubled Prison Health-Care Provider Against Outraged Federal Officials and Civil Rights Groups

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HOUSTON – A controversial legal maneuver in the bankruptcy trial of troubled prison health-care provider Tehum Care Services Inc. is drawing attention from federal officials and civil rights groups. The trial, set to begin Friday in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, will test the validity of a settlement proposed by Tehum that would strip prisoners and others of their right to sue parties involved in the takeover and bankruptcy of Corizon Health Inc., the nation’s former largest prison healthcare provider. Tehum, a shell company established to absorb legal liabilities of … Read more

Publisher of Marion County Record Sues City Officials for Constitutional Rights Violation in Raid, Seeking Over $4.5 Million in Damages

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WICHITA, Kan. – A lawsuit has been filed by Eric Meyer, publisher and editor of the Marion County Record, against the City of Marion and various officials. Last August, the newspaper’s offices underwent a police raid where electronics were seized. Meyer claims this violated his constitutional rights and attributes the subsequent death of his mother to the stress caused by the raid. Meyer’s lawsuit targets the City of Marion, former mayor David Mayfield, then-Police Chief Gideon Cody, acting chief Zach Hudlin, the Marion County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Jeff Soyez, and detective Aaron Christner. Seeking … Read more

Rise in Rare Bacterial Infections Sparks Concern Among Health Officials in the US

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are issuing a warning to doctors about the increase in rare bacterial infections in the United States. Meanwhile, a Republican-backed plan in Mississippi to partially extend Medicaid has passed in the state Senate. These developments come as states across the country grapple with the controversial issue of fetal personhood, with varying definitions being established. The issue has gained momentum after the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion. The impact of personhood measures is becoming a reality, as evidenced by recent legislation and legal decisions in several states. At least … Read more

South Beach Nightclubs Denied Request to Lift Midnight Curfew as Battle with City Officials Continues

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Three South Beach nightclubs have taken legal action against Miami Beach’s newly implemented midnight curfew, which aims to control the chaos of spring break. However, their challenge has been denied by a judge. The M2, Mynt Lounge, and Exchange nightclubs filed a complaint, but the judge ruled that city officials had acted in good faith when imposing the curfew. During a court hearing, city manager Alina Hudak testified that the curfew was necessary due to larger and rowdier crowds of spring breakers. Hudak cited the success of the curfew on Friday … Read more