Violations

Jefferson County Judge Orders St. Louis Man to Prison After Multiple Probation Violations in Drug Case

by

A Jefferson County judge has sentenced a St. Louis man to five years in prison after revoking his probation for the second time. Archie Smith, 45, had previously been convicted on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, as detailed in court records. Judge Brenda Stacey of the Jefferson County Division 4 Circuit Court made her decision on August 26, enforcing two concurrent five-year sentences. These sentences were issued following Smith’s earlier plea agreement related to drug charges he faced. The case, which was prosecuted by Assistant Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsay Whalen, began … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Georgia’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Inmates, Citing Eighth Amendment Violations

by

ATLANTA — A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of a Georgia law that restricts prison inmates from accessing gender-affirming healthcare. The ruling came following a class-action lawsuit filed by nearly 300 transgender individuals incarcerated in the state. Judge Victoria M. Calvert determined that the plaintiffs are likely to prevail in their argument that Georgia Senate Bill 185 breaches the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. This preliminary injunction permits the reinstatement of hormone therapy and necessary evaluations for treatment, signaling the court’s concern about the potential constitutional violations associated with the … Read more

USCIS Gains New Law Enforcement Powers: Special Agents Now Authorized to Tackle Immigration Violations

by

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Washington announced new enforcement powers for its agents, enabling them to play a more active role in addressing immigration law violations. This development follows the publication of a final rule that expands the agency’s law enforcement capabilities. Under the newly established guidelines, agents classified as USCIS 1811 will be able to investigate, arrest, and prosecute individuals who violate immigration laws. This significant change comes as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s initiative to enhance the effectiveness of USCIS in national security and public safety matters. Kristi Noem, the … Read more

Settlement Reached in Fox Sports Lawsuit: Hairstylist Dismisses Sexual Battery Claims, Pursues Class Action for Wage Violations

by

ARLINGTON, Texas — A lawsuit involving Fox Sports has reached a settlement after a hairstylist accused former host Skip Bayless and former network executive Charlie Dixon of making unwanted sexual advances. Noushin Faraji filed the lawsuit earlier this year, asserting serious allegations against both men—claims now being addressed in a class action regarding wage violations. The settlement comes as Faraji has agreed to dismiss claims related to sexual battery, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. According to her legal representatives, they will proceed with a broader class action to address alleged failures to pay minimum … Read more