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Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Attempt to Furlough 2,000 USAID Staff Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction that prevents the Trump administration from placing over 2,000 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees on leave. This development, part of a broader legal challenge against President Donald Trump’s efforts to downsize the agency, arrived amidst turbulent reactions and widespread speculation about the future of international aid administered by the U.S. The injunction, extended until February 21, was granted by Judge Carl Nichols. It temporarily halts further administrative action against USAID staff pending a court ruling, which is expected by next week. This … Read more

Jury Awards $7.5 Million in Wrongful Death Case of Former Army Officer Neglected by Hospital Staff

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In a significant legal decision, a jury in Hinesville, Georgia awarded $7.5 million to the family of a former Army officer, who suffered a tragic death after being struck by a vehicle upon leaving Liberty Regional Medical Center. The lawsuit revolved around the circumstances leading to the untimely demise of Stephen Gerber, a decorated military veteran, who, according to the claim, was not adequately cared for by the hospital staff on the night of April 19, 2020. Gerber, who struggled with alcoholism and post-traumatic stress disorder, was brought to the emergency room exhibiting severe signs … Read more

Family Sues Harnett County Sheriff, Jail Staff After Inmate’s Death in Cell Following Alleged Mismanagement

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Lillington, NC – The family of a deceased Harnett County inmate has initiated legal action against local law enforcement officials, alleging negligence and civil rights violations inside the jail that led to the inmate’s untimely death from a violent cellmate encounter last year. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the late William Earl Surles, who was 64 at the time of his death in December 2022. Surles’ family contends that their patriarch’s death was both unnecessary and avoidable, accusing Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats along with jail deputies and the county’s insurer of failing … Read more

Exclusive: Finance Guru and Judge’s Son Faces Charges for Alleged Assault on NYC Eye Doctor and NJ Medical Staff

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New York, NY — A finance expert and the son of a Florida judge is facing allegations after reportedly assaulting three healthcare workers in New Jersey. The violent incident, said to have occurred without provocation, involved the man allegedly sucker-punching an eye doctor and two other medical staff members. The accused, whose father serves on the bench in Florida, was said to have launched an unprovoked attack inside a medical facility. The shocking outbreak of violence has since drawn significant attention, considering the professional background of the individual involved and the apparent lack of any … Read more