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Judge Rejects Boeing Plea Deal Over Fatal Crashes, Demands Stricter Oversight and True Accountability

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Washington — A U.S. federal judge has recently overturned a plea agreement between Boeing and the U.S. government, a deal that was set to resolve criminal charges tied to two catastrophic plane crashes that claimed 346 lives. The decision on Thursday came after criticisms that the agreement allowed Boeing too lenient a route to absolve its responsibilities for the incidents. The plea deal, originally agreed upon in July, required Boeing to plead guilty to a single count of criminal fraud, undergo independent monitoring, and pay a $243 million fine. However, Judge Reed O’Connor cited several … Read more

Gordon County Grand Jury Convenes Under New Leadership, Advances 57 True Bills in September Session

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Calhoun, GA – In a noteworthy session on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, the Gordon County Superior Court was called to order, marking the beginning of its September Term. Presided over by Judge Suzanne H. Smith from the Cherokee Circuit, the court undertook significant activities, including the selection and swearing in of a new Grand Jury. The session commenced at 9 a.m. in the courthouse, and the court selected a group of 26 citizens to serve as Grand Jurors. The group included Matt Wiley, Sonya Christie, Amanda Garland, and 23 other residents from Gordon County who … Read more

Judge Allows Woman to Pursue Defamation Claim Against Netflix Over ‘True Story’ Claims in ‘Baby Reindeer’

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Los Angeles, California — In a significant legal ruling, a U.S. District Court Judge in California has allowed Fiona Harvey, the woman implicated in the Netflix series “Baby Reindeer,” to proceed with her defamation lawsuit against the streaming giant. Harvey claims the show falsely portrayed her as a criminal who committed severe acts against the series’ creator, Richard Gadd, including sexual assault and physical violence. The controversy centers on the series’ opening claim that it is a “true story,” which Harvey alleges led viewers to identify her in real life, resulting in considerable distress and … Read more

Decentralizing Abortion Law: Unpacking the True Impact of Shifting the Decision to State Governments

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Washington, D.C. — The phrase “leave it to the states” has taken on profound implications following the Supreme Court’s recent decision, which effectively transfers the governance of abortion rights back to individual state legislatures. This shift marks a significant departure from the federal protections that were previously upheld, leading to a diverse and sometimes contradictory patchwork of state laws. With this transition, the ability for states to set their own rules regarding abortion has introduced a scenario where women in America could face vastly different reproductive rights based solely on their geographic location. For instance, … Read more