Punishments

Essex County School District Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Severe Bullying and Discriminatory Punishments

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Belleville, NJ — In a distressing case emerging from Essex County, the parents of a Belleville Public School #4 student have launched a legal battle against the school district, alleging a systemic failure to protect their son from bullying and discriminatory treatment, some of which they claim came from the educators themselves. This lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of Essex County earlier this month, details the harrowing experiences of their child, dating back to his enrollment in pre-kindergarten in the 2019-2020 academic year. According to the legal documents, the child, now in the second … Read more

Unmasking the History of Horse Stealing in Warren County: A Look Back at Serious Offenses and Severe Punishments

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Warren County, Pennsylvania – The history of horse stealing and the harsh punishments associated with it in Warren County were highlighted in a recent investigation. The analysis revealed over 1,500 references to horse stealing in newspapers, with 41 reports dating back to before 1850. The seriousness of this offense during the county’s early days is evident, as exemplified by the strong incentive structure established to catch horse thieves. One newspaper, the Warren Gazette, reported in its first edition on March 4, 1826, that three individuals had been arrested for horse stealing within the county. Two … Read more