Lawsuit Alleges Central Piedmont Community College Breached Open Meetings Laws Amid Controversial Public Safety Facility Plans

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Central Piedmont Community College is facing a federal lawsuit alleging violations of North Carolina’s open meetings and public records laws, as well as First Amendment rights. The Southern Coalition for Social Justice filed the suit on behalf of five individuals, initially in state court before it was transferred to federal court at the request of the college. The focus of the legal complaint centers on the transparency of meetings held by the CPCC Board of Trustees. A controversial project at the Levine Campus in Matthews, which proposes a public safety training facility, … Read more

Lawsuit Emerges Following Fatal BART Incident as Family Demands Stricter Safety Measures

SAN FRANCISCO — A lawsuit against Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is advancing following the tragic death of a woman who was fatally pushed onto the tracks of an oncoming train a year ago. The incident, which has raised significant concerns about platform safety, occurred in July 2023 at the Powell Street Station. Corazon Dandan, 74, was on her way home after completing a night shift as a telephone operator at the Hilton’s Parc 55 Hotel in Union Square when the alleged attack took place. According to prosecutors, she was pushed by 49-year-old Trevor Belmont, … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges TSU Athletic Director Coerced Staff Member with Promises of Career Advancement in Disturbing Assault Case

HOUSTON — Kevin Granger, the athletic director at Texas Southern University, faces serious allegations of sexually assaulting an unnamed staff member, according to a lawsuit filed by the Buzbee Law Firm. The claims highlight troubling conduct that reportedly occurred within Granger’s office. The lawsuit, unveiled by attorney Tony Buzbee, alleges that Granger invited the victim to his office on April 30, 2025, where he purportedly began questioning her inappropriately. The suit claims Granger repeatedly asked whether she was recording their conversation while proceeding to make unwanted physical advances. In their statement, Buzbee’s firm emphasized the … Read more

Lawsuit Filed Against Sperry Public Schools After Alleged Sexual Assault on Campus

SPERRY, Okla. — An attorney has initiated a lawsuit against the Sperry Public School District on behalf of a student believed to have been sexually assaulted on school grounds. The legal action alleges negligence on the part of the district and its staff, claiming they failed to provide adequate protection for the student. The lawsuit follows charges being brought against three Sperry football players in connection with the alleged incident. Two students face charges of first-degree rape by instrumentation as adults, while the charges against the third student have been dropped by the Tulsa County … Read more