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Prominent Trinidadian-born Attorney Achieves No. 1 Jury Verdict for Excessive Force in New York State

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BROOKLYN, New York – Attorney Roger V. Archibald, originally from Trinidad, recently achieved the top jury verdict in New York State for a case involving excessive force. Archibald, who runs his law office in Brooklyn, received this recognition from TopVerdict.com, an online publication that compiles and publishes lists of the largest financial recoveries obtained by U.S. attorneys on behalf of their clients. The verdict was for a case of excessive force at Rikers Island Correctional Facility, in which a detainee was brutally beaten by two correction officers. The jury returned a verdict in favor of … Read more

Breaking: Republican Lawmaker Set to Unveil Groundbreaking Proposal for More Flexible State Abortion Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Republican lawmaker from Ohio plans to introduce legislation that would loosen restrictions on the state’s abortion laws. The proposed bill, which is set to be unveiled in the coming weeks, aims to provide greater autonomy to women seeking abortions. The move comes amidst a nationwide debate over reproductive rights and access to abortion services. With conservative lawmakers in several states pushing for stricter regulations, Ohio state representative Lisa Johnson believes it is important to shift the conversation towards empowering women to make their own decisions. Johnson’s proposed legislation seeks to eliminate … Read more