Seized

Vermont AG Leads Coalition in Legal Battle Against Trump Administration’s Return of Seized Machine Gun Conversion Devices

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MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to return thousands of seized devices that convert semiautomatic rifles into fully automatic weapons. This legal action seeks to stop the revival of a policy that could lead to the widespread distribution of these dangerous tools. The current administration has reversed a policy established during the Biden administration that restricted the return of these machine gun conversion devices, which have been associated with incidents of gun violence. Clark’s decision to participate in the lawsuit reflects growing concerns … Read more

UC Santa Cruz Protests Spark Controversy: Student’s Phone Seized Amid Legal Battle over Campus Police Actions

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Students at UC Santa Cruz faced a turbulent atmosphere in early 2024 as protests supporting Palestine led to arrests and student bans, sparking controversy around civil rights and campus police actions. Among the key figures affected was former student Lila Irshad, whose phone was confiscated by campus authorities under a search warrant issued during a routine fire drill. This incident occurred shortly after she filed a lawsuit against the university police regarding their treatment of protesters. A recent court ruling significantly pared down the search parameters for Irshad’s phone from ten years to six months. … Read more

Seven Tigers Seized in Nevada Raid: Owner Arrested Amid Exotic Animal Ownership Controversy

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Pahrump, Nevada — In a remarkable action that underscores ongoing concerns about exotic animal ownership in Nevada, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office conducted a raid on a private residence in Pahrump, where they seized seven tigers. The operation, which took place on Wednesday, also resulted in the arrest of Karl Mitchell, a noted big cat enthusiast, who resisted arrest during the seizure. Mitchell, speaking from jail, defended his possession of the tigers, claiming they served as emotional support animals, a stance that is at odds with Nevada’s legal framework. Unlike many states, Nevada does not … Read more

Manuscript Seized from Serial Killer Pickton’s Cell Raises New Questions for Victims’ Families

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Vancouver, Canada — In the wake of serial killer Robert Pickton’s recent death following an attack in a Quebec prison, a startling revelation has emerged. A manuscript, described as a “tell all” about his life, was discovered among his belongings, sparking a fervent interest among families of his victims, according to a Vancouver lawyer. The lawyer, Jason Gratl, represents several families in ongoing civil lawsuits against Pickton and his brother David. This discovery came as unexpected news to them, as they believed the police investigation was concluded. However, the manuscript, handwritten by Pickton and spanning … Read more