Pandemic

Las Vegas Security Guard Faces 5 to 14 Years Behind Bars for Fatal Shooting of Customer Amid Pandemic

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A district judge has handed down a prison sentence ranging from five to 14 years to a former security guard who fatally shot a customer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident, which occurred in 2020, raised significant questions about the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the subsequent use of deadly force. The guard, who was working at a store in the Las Vegas area, found himself in a volatile situation when he confronted the customer over a dispute. The confrontation escalated quickly, resulting in the guard firing his weapon, causing the … Read more

Debate Intensifies as Ohio Battles Over Reinstatement of Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

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Columbus, Ohio — In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio found itself at the center of a heated legal battle over the premature cessation of federal unemployment benefits. The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, designed to aid workers typically ineligible for unemployment such as gig workers and freelancers, had been a crucial support system during the pandemic’s peak economic turmoil. Despite this, in 2021, the program was abruptly discontinued under the direction of Governor Mike DeWine and Attorney General Dave Yost, sparking widespread criticism and a lawsuit aimed to reinstate these vital payments. At … Read more

Oklahoma Governor and Officials Criticized for Mishandling $39.9 Million in Federal Pandemic Aid, No Criminal Charges Filed

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Oklahoma City, OK – A recent investigation by a Multi-County Grand Jury into the management of federal pandemic aid by Governor Kevin Stitt’s administration and State Superintendent Ryan Walters has revealed a pattern of mismanagement. While no criminal charges will be filed, the jurors labeled the administration’s actions regarding the $39.9 million Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) as “grossly negligent.” Attorney General Gentner Drummond initiated the probe into the use of the GEER funds earmarked for educational programs amid the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the findings of gross mismanagement, the Grand Jury determined that there … Read more

Former Massachusetts Senator Challenges Conviction, Cites Non-Diverse Jury in Pandemic Fraud Case

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Boston, MA — A former Massachusetts state senator is challenging his recent conviction related to fraudulent activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing concerns over the racial composition of the jury, which was entirely white. The ex-lawmaker, whose identity and party affiliation remain undisclosed in legal documents, was found guilty on charges of misusing pandemic unemployment aid and committing tax fraud. The case has sparked a broader discussion about racial fairness within the judicial system, as the defense argues that the lack of diversity among jurors could have influenced the verdict. The former senator’s legal team … Read more