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Judge Grants Permission to Remove Home Monitoring Device for Nurse Accused of Forcing Abortion, Ignoring Victim’s Fears

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Puyallup, Washington — A Pierce County judge has granted permission for David Benjamin Coots, a licensed nurse practitioner accused of forcing an abortion on his former girlfriend, to remove his electronic home monitoring device. This decision comes despite a history of alleged court order violations by the defendant. D.H., the woman bringing the allegations, claims that on January 27, 2024, Coots acted aggressively during what she believed was consensual sex at her residence. At the time, she thought she might be pregnant and had communicated this with Coots, who is married to another woman. According … Read more

Judge Grants DOGE Permission to View Confidential Labor Department Documents

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Washington — A judge granted a nonprofit organization, DOGE (Defenders of Government Ethics), permission to access sensitive documents from the Department of Labor, which could shed light on potential regulatory issues and agency operations. The decision comes amid concerns about transparency and compliance within federal agencies. The ruling marks an important victory for DOGE, an advocacy group dedicated to ensuring government accountability. The organization filed a lawsuit after the Department of Labor denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking detailed records related to internal ethical guidelines and enforcement actions. The court acknowledged the … Read more

Controversial Return: Some Jan. 6 Defendants Granted Permission to Attend Trump’s Second Inauguration

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WASHINGTON — Thousands of supporters of former President Donald Trump, who infamously stormed the U.S. Capitol after the 2020 election, are now poised to witness his potential return to power. Four years after the chaotic event that shocked the nation, at least 20 individuals charged or convicted in connection with the riot have sought legal approval to attend Trump’s upcoming inauguration in Washington, D.C. A review of court records reveals a mix of outcomes for these requests. Judges have granted permission to at least 11 of the defendants to attend the ceremony, while at least … Read more

New Orleans Rapper BG Fights to Stay on Supervised Release Amidst Permission Controversy

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Attorneys representing Christopher Dorsey, better known as the New Orleans-born rapper BG, have requested that a federal judge allow the artist to remain on supervised release. Dorsey was recently arrested for allegedly violating the terms of his release from federal prison. In court filings on Friday, Dorsey’s lawyers argued that he had official permission to perform alongside prominent musicians, contradicting authorities’ claims. The arrest was prompted by a probation officer’s allegation that Dorsey failed to obtain clearance to perform at a concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside rapper Lil Boosie in … Read more