Vulnerable

Justice Served: Serial Rapist Receives Four Life Sentences for Targeting Vulnerable Victims

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Dallas, Texas — A man accused of preying on vulnerable individuals has been convicted on multiple counts of rape, leading a jury to sentence him to four life terms, according to Texas authorities. The sentences, handed down after a gripping trial, underline the severity of his crimes spanning several years. The convict, identified as James Allen Rickard, faced a jury that deliberated for less than three hours before returning the guilty verdicts for raping women who were in situations of vulnerability. The courtroom was marked by a palpable tension as each sentence was read. Prosecutors … Read more

Rising Dangers: Youngsters Most Vulnerable to Fireworks-Related Injuries During Holiday Celebrations

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WASHINGTON – As the United States gears up to celebrate Independence Day with traditional pomp and pageantry, many will light up the sky with fireworks. However, amid the excitement, it’s significant to underscore the varying regulations on fireworks across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, as well as a rising concern over safety — particularly for the youth. Fireworks, although a staple of Fourth of July celebrations, pose a myriad of safety risks. Recent statistics indicate a surge in firework-related injuries, especially among teenagers and children, highlighting a need for increased public awareness and … Read more

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Drug Companies Face Lawsuit for Inflating Insulin Prices, Targeting Vulnerable Patients in Indiana

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The Attorney General of Indiana, Todd Rokita, has filed a lawsuit alleging that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and drug companies have colluded to maintain high insulin prices. Rokita claims that these companies are exploiting vulnerable individuals in need of this vital medication. The lawsuit does not specifically name the drug company Eli Lilly, even though it settled a class-action lawsuit last year over allegations of insulin price fixing for over $13 million. Among the companies named in the lawsuit are Caremark PCS and CVS Healthcorp, both associated with CVS, one of the … Read more

Arizona Agencies Face Lawsuit Over Sober Living Crisis and Medicaid Fraud, Impacting Vulnerable People’s Lives

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PHOENIX – A civil lawsuit has been filed in Arizona in connection with the state’s sober living crisis and massive Medicaid fraud. The lawsuit alleges that the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Arizona Department of Health Services are responsible for the deaths of two individuals, Carson Leslie and Fernando Largo. The lawsuit claims that AHCCCS failed to oversee billing by behavioral health providers and that the Department of Health Services awarded licenses to providers without requiring liability insurance. The fraud scheme involved billing AHCCCS, which provides Medicaid coverage, for substance abuse … Read more