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Trial Begins for Hatboro Businessman Charged in Deadly Shooting After Racial Slur Dispute

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A jury has been selected for the trial of a Hatboro businessman, charged with murder following an altercation that escalated after the exchange of a racial slur. The defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, is set to confront allegations of using deadly force during a heated dispute. The incident unfolded last year outside the businessman’s store located in Hatboro, a small community known for its close-knit neighborhoods and locally owned businesses. According to authorities, the disagreement began over a minor issue but quickly spiraled out of control when a racial slur was hurled at … Read more

Jury Upholds $852,616 Award for Pennsylvania Jail Employee Fired Over Racial Slur Complaint

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Philadelphia, PA – A former Pennsylvania prison staffer, who was terminated after protesting a racial insult directed at his biracial grand-niece, will retain a staggering $852,616 in damages, following a jury ruling in his favor. The decision was recently upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, marking the conclusion of a notable legal battle over workplace discrimination and retaliation. Jeffrey Kengerski, the employee at the center of the lawsuit, had alleged that his dismissal from the Allegheny County Jail was a direct retaliation for his complaints against discriminatory remarks made by … Read more