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Restart on the Horizon: Glen Mills Schools Litigation Rescheduled for New Bellwether Trial Dates

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PHILADELPHIA — After a temporary pause in proceedings, the first in a series of bellwether trials regarding alleged abuse at the Glen Mills Schools is slated to begin, following a rescheduling by the overseeing judge in Philadelphia. Initially set to commence this past summer, the trials were put on hold to allow for court-ordered mediation between the parties involved. This legal action follows a tumultuous period for the once notable reform school, which shuttered in 2019 after reports of abuse surfaced, leading to significant legal and social fallout. The upcoming trials are expected to set … Read more

Deliberations Restart Anew in Detroit Murder Trial Following Juror Swap

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DETROIT – Deliberations will restart Tuesday as jury members refocus efforts in the trial of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, charged with the murder of Samantha Woll. Proceedings are held in the historic courtroom 504 at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, located in the heart of downtown Detroit. Jackson-Bolanos faces serious allegations in a case that has captured local attention. The trial reached a critical point as deliberations entered the fourth day, marking a significant turning point due to a change in the jury’s composition. A noticeable shift occurred when Juror No. 3, who had a previously … Read more

Alabama Lawmakers Near Approval of Immunity Legislation to Restart In Vitro Fertilization Services

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Lawmakers in Alabama are moving closer to passing legislation that would grant immunity to in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers, responding to public pressure following a court ruling that categorized frozen embryos as children. The proposed law aims to shield providers from lawsuits and criminal prosecution if an embryo is damaged or dies during IVF services. The legislation will be debated in committees in both the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. Republican Senator Tim Melson, the sponsor of the Senate bill, hopes to secure approval and present the … Read more