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Teenager to Stand Trial for Pizza Ranch Shooting After Being Deemed Fit by Judge

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Morrison, IL — An 18-year-old from Rock Falls has been declared competent to face trial after being accused of shooting a teenage employee at a local pizzeria in a case that has gripped the small community. Whiteside County Circuit Court Judge James Heuerman ruled on Friday that Harrison Webb is fit for trial, setting the stage for legal proceedings to continue nearly five months after the incident at Sterling’s Pizza Ranch. On November 6, Webb allegedly entered the kitchen of the restaurant and shot a 17-year-old co-worker in the neck from close range during a … Read more

Michigan Pizza Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations, Let Minors Operate Hazardous Equipment

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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — A Little Caesars pizza franchise in Michigan has incurred fines for infringing upon child labor laws, officials reported. The U.S. Department of Labor discovered that JMP Pizza Inc., the company that operates the franchise, had employed minors under conditions that violated federal regulations. Investigators revealed that the violations included allowing minors to handle potentially hazardous equipment such as dough mixers and ovens. Notably, the ovens used in the pizza-making process reached temperatures between 500 and 900 degrees Fahrenheit, posing significant risks to young workers. Federal guidelines strictly prohibit workers aged 14 … Read more