Prevent

Michigan Attorney General discusses new gun regulations and efforts to prevent gun violence in the state

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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel discussed the implementation of new gun regulations in the state, aiming to curb gun violence and raise awareness about the laws. Following a mass shooting at Michigan State University in February 2023, the Democratic-led Legislature passed several gun reforms, including universal background checks and safe-storage requirements. These efforts were highlighted at the virtual Michigan Gun Violence Prevention summit, with Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist among the speakers. Nessel emphasized the importance of these policies in reducing gun violence, with many of them set to take effect in February … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Chaos as Former President Faces Additional Damages in Sex Abuse Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — As a new jury prepares to consider whether former President Donald Trump owes additional damages to columnist E. Jean Carroll for sex abuse and defamation, her lawyer is urging the judge to take strong measures to prevent Trump from causing chaos during the upcoming trial. Attorney Roberta Kaplan expressed concern that Trump may seek to sow discord and poison the proceedings if he appears in court. She warned that there could be consequences if he violates court orders limiting what he and his lawyers can say at the trial. Trump has … Read more

Maryland Legislators Propose Urgent Bill to Prevent Early Release Credits for Violent Offenders in the Wake of Tragic Tech CEO Murder

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BALTIMORE, Maryland — Maryland lawmakers are pushing for new legislation to prevent individuals convicted of first-degree sexual offenses from earning early release credits. The move comes in response to the tragic death of Pava LaPere, a 26-year-old tech executive who was raped and murdered by a violent ex-offender last September. The proposed legislation, known as the Pava Marie LaPere Act, aims to address the concerns raised by LaPere’s father, Frank LaPere, who believes that the justice system needs to change. The bill would require the Maryland Parole Commission to approve an offender’s early release, granting … Read more

Lawyer Urges Judge to Prevent Trump from Causing Chaos in Defamation Trial

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NEW YORK – A lawyer representing columnist E. Jean Carroll, who won a $5 million jury award against Donald Trump for sex abuse and defamation last year, urged a judge on Friday to take strong measures to prevent the former president from causing disruption as a new jury considers whether he owes even more in damages. Carroll’s legal team is seeking $10 million in compensatory damages and additional punitive damages for statements made by Trump. Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to attend the trial at Manhattan federal court, where a jury will review … Read more