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Northern Ireland Police Chief Reveals $25M Legal Settlement Costs Overwhelm Troubles’ Compensation Funds

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Belfast, Northern Ireland – The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has allocated £25 million in recent years to settle civil cases arising from the Troubles, with a substantial majority of that amount going to legal fees, the agency’s chief constable revealed to lawmakers. During testimony before the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher reported that lawyers received almost £18 million, overshadowing the sums awarded to the victims who initiated these claims. Boutcher characterized the handling of legacy issues from the Troubles as a lucrative opportunity for legal professionals, perpetuated by a sluggish … Read more

Migrants Overwhelm Texas National Guard at Rio Grande, Prompting Release Orders: Border Riot Chaos

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El Paso, Texas – A judge in El Paso ordered the release of migrants who were accused of participating in a “border riot” that overwhelmed National Guard troops along the Rio Grande. The stampede occurred on Easter Sunday and resulted in the arrest of about 220 individuals on riot charges. However, court officials stated that migrants will remain in custody if there is a federal immigration hold against them. According to a spokeswoman for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, out of the 220 people booked on riot charges, 39 have been processed for release … Read more