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Utah Court Orders Major Redistricting Overhaul as Gerrymandering Controversy Heats Up Ahead of 2024 Elections

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A judge has ordered the Utah legislature to redraw its congressional maps by the end of September, asserting that the current district lines are an unlawful gerrymander favoring Republicans. In a detailed 76-page ruling, Judge Dianna Gibson found the maps violated fair redistricting practices mandated by state law. The impending changes come as state lawmakers signal their intention to appeal the decision, potentially escalating the matter to the Utah Supreme Court and possibly further to the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling is part of a larger discussion on gerrymandering, a … Read more

Utah House Speaker Demands Judge’s Resignation Over Controversial Sentencing in Child Exploitation Case

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SALT LAKE CITY — Calls for the resignation of a Utah judge have intensified following controversial remarks made during the sentencing of a young man in a child sexual exploitation case. House Speaker Mike Schultz, a Republican from Hooper, took to social media to urge 7th District Judge Don Torgerson to step down after Torgerson cited the defendant’s “privilege” while opting against imposing further jail time or a fine. The backlash stemmed from the sentencing of 22-year-old Aidan Hoffman in Grand County. Hoffman had pleaded guilty to two felony charges related to the sexual exploitation … Read more

Utah Woman Files Lawsuit Against BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Over Allegations of Sexual Assault

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A lawsuit has been filed against Brigham Young University football player Jake Retzlaff by a woman alleging sexual assault that occurred in November 2023, according to reports. The woman, who is identified in legal documents as Jane Doe A.G., claims she reported the incident to law enforcement. The lawsuit alleges battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, with the accuser seeking punitive damages. The allegations arise from an initial contact made between Retzlaff and the woman through social media. As of now, Retzlaff has not been charged with any … Read more