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Colombian Attorney Arrested with 1,000+ Real Estate Records, Sparking Political Controversy in Medellin

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Medellín, Colombia — Authorities in Medellín have taken a significant step in their fight against organized crime by apprehending an attorney allegedly linked to an extensive network of real estate purportedly associated with drug trafficking. Enrique Leon Machado, the attorney in question, was arrested by police after a raid uncovered more than 1,000 properties he supposedly managed for the Special Assets Society (SAE), the agency responsible for overseeing confiscated assets from drug traffickers. The SAE reported that Machado resided in a luxury home previously registered to a front man connected to the paramilitary group EGC. … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Late-Night Deportation of Unaccompanied Guatemalan Children, Sparking Legal Showdown

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A federal judge in New York has intervened to halt the Trump administration’s plan to deport dozens of unaccompanied minors from Guatemala, following an urgent appeal from legal advocates. The children were reportedly set to be flown back to Guatemala early Sunday morning, prompting an emergency lawsuit and a swift judicial response. The National Immigration Law Center filed a class action lawsuit shortly after 1 a.m. ET, claiming they were informed that flights for the minors were scheduled to depart within the next few hours. The lawsuit contended that the administration was unlawfully transferring the … Read more

Surfshark Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Auto-Renewal Violations, Sparking Industry-Wide Scrutiny of Subscription Practices

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San Francisco, California — Surfshark, a prominent player in the virtual private network industry, is facing a class-action lawsuit that highlights increasing scrutiny surrounding subscription services. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Surfshark has breached California’s Automatic Renewal Law by charging customers for auto-renewing subscriptions without appropriate consent and clear disclosures. The complaint was brought forth by Joshua Brown, a California resident, who claims he was charged $77.88 unexpectedly due to inadequate notifications regarding the renewal process. This situation reflects a broader trend, as Surfshark … Read more

Jury Awards $2.2 Million to Protester Shot by LA Sheriff’s Deputy, Sparking Greater Debate on Police Response in Civil Unrest

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LOS ANGELES – A jury recently awarded a total of $2.2 million to a protester shot in the face with a less-lethal round during a demonstration against police brutality in May 2020. The shooter was identified as a deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Cellin Gluck, the injured protester, sustained severe facial injuries that resulted in permanent damages, leading the jury to conclude that he deserved $3.5 million in total damages. Gluck’s daughter, who was also present at the protest, received an additional $300,000 for emotional distress arising from the incident. Despite the … Read more