Troubling

Grand Jury Declines Assault Indictment Against Man Following Troubling Suicide Attempt; Charges Him with False Statement Instead

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Athens, Georgia — A grand jury in Clarke County has refused to indict a man accused of assaulting a police officer after he allegedly attempted suicide. Instead, the jury charged 30-year-old Tommy Lee Orr with making a false statement during the police encounter, specifically for claiming he had a weapon when he did not. The incident occurred on March 5, when Orr’s mother contacted emergency services, expressing concerns for her son’s safety and revealing he was suicidal. She tracked his vehicle to the Microtel Inn & Suites located on Ultimate Drive, where the police found … Read more

Legal Labyrinth: Ecuadorian Man’s Case Highlights Troubling New Military Border Policies

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EL PASO, Texas — Attorney Robert J. Perez has lost contact with his client, Dario Trejo-Burbano, an Ecuadorian man recently convicted under a new federal initiative that designates portions of the southern border as military-controlled zones. “I have no idea where he is. I can’t find him,” Perez commented regarding Trejo-Burbano’s current whereabouts. The case has raised concerns about the implications of these federal policies and their impact on individuals caught in the crossfire. Trejo-Burbano was tried in federal court after he crossed the border near El Paso in early May. While he was acquitted … Read more

Investor Alert: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Broadmark Realty Capital Following Troubling Merger with Ready Capital

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SAN DIEGO — The law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is calling on stockholders of Broadmark Realty Capital Inc. to take action regarding a class action lawsuit following the merger with Ready Capital Corporation. Shareholders who held Broadmark common stock as of the merger date in May 2023 now have until July 28, 2025, to seek designation as lead plaintiff in the case, titled Grant v. Broadmark Realty Capital and filed in the Western District of Washington. This lawsuit accuses Broadmark, Ready Capital, and key executives from both companies, as well as an … Read more

Slovak NGOs Brace for Impact as Controversial New Law Signals Troubling Times Ahead

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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Concerns are rising within Slovak civil society as the government progresses with a new law regulating non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Advocates worry that this legislation could mark the beginning of a repressive atmosphere for civic engagement in the country. The newly implemented law, which aims to increase oversight of NGOs, has sparked fears among activists that it may stifle their ability to operate freely. Critics argue that the stringent requirements for transparency and financial reporting could discourage public and private support for grassroots organizations, which play a vital role in addressing social issues … Read more