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Prominent Trinidad Attorney Connected to High-Profile Wiretapping Case Fatally Shot in Port of Spain

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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — Randall Hector, a 43-year-old attorney closely connected with Trinidad and Tobago’s intelligence community, was fatally shot while heading to his vehicle in the capital city’s Stanmore Avenue area. Hector had served as a lawyer for the Strategic Services Agency (SSA), a primary intelligence unit of the national police service, before his untimely death. The tragic event adds to a troubling rise in violent deaths in the nation. Following a count of 577 homicides in 2023, the toll has escalated to at least 625 this year, marking a worrying … Read more

Delaware’s Major Port Expansion Stalled by Court Ruling Amid Legal Challenge from Philadelphia Ports

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Wilmington, Del. — Delaware’s ambitious plan to develop a $635 million container terminal at the Port of Wilmington, touted as a major job creator, is now in jeopardy. A recent legal challenge led by the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority has resulted in a Pennsylvania judge nullifying essential permits, stalling the project that is expected to generate nearly 6,000 jobs. The judge mandated a more comprehensive review of the development, citing procedural lapses by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the original permitting process. In May, Delaware officials partnered with Enstructure, a private port operator, … Read more

Jury Orders $24.2 Million Payout to Former Port of Seattle Police Chief for Unlawful Termination

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Seattle, WA — In a landmark decision, a jury awarded Colleen Wilson, the former police chief of the Port of Seattle, a stunning $24.2 million over claims she was wrongfully terminated for raising ethical and safety concerns about the port’s operations. The verdict marks a significant moment asserting the rights of whistleblowers within the highly competitive, and often secretive, realm of public safety and security sectors. Wilson was removed from her role in 2019 under circumstances she claimed were retaliatory after she reported potential violations of law by port officials, along with various safety lapses … Read more

Environmental Groups Sue Port of Los Angeles Over Repeated Clean Water Act Violations, Claiming Unaddressed Pollution Issues at Terminal Island

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Los Angeles, CA — A major legal action has been taken against the Port of Los Angeles, as environmental groups accuse the vital trade hub of extensive pollution violations. Environmental California and the National Environmental Law Center have filed a lawsuit claiming the port has failed to adequately manage its waste water discharges, in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. This legal confrontation was initiated with a public announcement by the plaintiffs on Tuesday. The environmental advocates insist that the Port of Los Angeles, specifically its facility on Terminal Island, has allowed over 2,000 … Read more