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Justice Served: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of $3 Million Jury Award, Chicago Police Failed in Duty to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, IL – The appellate court has upheld a $3 million jury award and ruled that the Chicago police should have taken additional measures to protect a domestic violence victim who was ultimately slain. The decision brings attention to the issue of police accountability and their role in preventing such tragic incidents. The case involves a woman named Mary Jones, who was a victim of domestic violence. Despite seeking help from the Chicago police multiple times and obtaining an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, she was tragically murdered by him. The lawsuit filed by … Read more

Appellate Court Upholds Record $3 Million Verdict against Chicago Police Officers for Failure to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, Illinois – An Illinois appellate court has upheld a record-breaking $3 million jury award in a case involving the negligence of two Chicago police officers in responding to a domestic violence call. The court found sufficient evidence that the officers prioritized their own convenience over protecting the victim, who was subsequently killed by her alleged abuser. The incident occurred on June 28th, 2015, when the police responded to a call at Vanessa Taylor’s West Side apartment. Upon arrival, the officers discovered Taylor’s boyfriend, James Thomas, wielding a Samurai sword and acting erratically. Instead of … Read more

Social Media Giants Fight Back to Protect Children’s Free Speech in Ohio Lawsuit

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A trade group representing major social media sites has filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Ohio to block a new state law requiring verifiable parental consent for children under the age of 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to take effect on January 15. Trade group NetChoice, which includes Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms as clients, argues that the law is unconstitutional. This is not the first time NetChoice has taken legal action against states that attempt to regulate … Read more

Examining the Potential: How Strengthening Gun Laws May Protect 300,000 Lives

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Washington, D.C – Stricter gun laws have the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives, according to a recent study. The research examined the impact of stricter firearm regulations on gun-related deaths in the United States. The study, conducted by researchers at a prominent university, found that implementing stricter gun laws could potentially prevent up to 300,000 deaths over a period of 10 years. The researchers analyzed data from various states and compared states with more stringent firearm regulations to those with looser laws. The findings of the study suggest a clear correlation between … Read more