“Youth Justice Laws Under Fire: Staten Island’s Repeat Offender Highlights System’s Flaws”

Staten Island, New York — A 21-year-old man with a long history of violent crime continues to be a source of concern for law enforcement, all thanks to the state’s Raise the Age Law. Lloyd Francis, who was first arrested at age 14, has accumulated a string of charges including attempted murder, robbery, and felony gun possession, yet suffered limited consequences due to the juvenile justice system’s leniency. Law enforcement reports indicate that Francis has been apprehended at least six times, racking up numerous serious charges, but has spent only about two years behind bars. … Read more

Illinois Jury Rules in Favor of Sonrai Systems, Awarding $28.9 Million Over Executive Poaching Incident

CHICAGO – A jury in Illinois has ruled in favor of Sonrai Systems LLC, a fleet management technology firm, awarding the company over $28.9 million due to unfair practices. The case stemmed from allegations that a garbage truck manufacturer collaborated with Sonrai to solicit one of its executives. The jury’s decision highlights ongoing issues in the competitive landscape of the management technology sector. Sonrai claimed that its intellectual property and business strategies were at risk when the executive was recruited by the manufacturer, leading to significant financial losses. This verdict underscores the importance of integrity … Read more

Judge Rules Newsmax Defamed Dominion Voting Systems, Jury to Decide on Malice and Damages

Wilmington, Delaware — A Delaware judge recently ruled that Newsmax, a conservative channel known for its pro-Trump stance, defamed Dominion Voting Systems by falsely claiming the company manipulated the 2020 presidential election results. This decision, handed down by Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis, arrives just weeks ahead of a scheduled jury trial set to commence on April 28, where the issue of malice in Newsmax’s actions will be assessed. This legal battle mirrors Dominion’s previous lawsuit against Fox News, which culminated in a settlement of $787 million in 2023, setting a record. Similarly to … Read more

Victory for Georgia’s Election Integrity: Two Major Lawsuits Dismissed, Affirming State’s Voting Systems

ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger received favorable news this week as several legal challenges related to the state’s election laws and voting apparatus were resolved. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump announced the dismissal of a lawsuit concerning Georgia’s 2021 election laws, initially filed during former President Joe Biden’s administration. In a separate but related development on the same day, Raffensperger’s office shared that another longstanding lawsuit, initiated seven years prior over the use of Georgia’s voting machines, had also been concluded. This legal challenge, known … Read more