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Family Seeks Justice: Lawsuit Filed in Wake of Father’s Fatal Detainment at Local County Jail

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Columbia, SC – A lawsuit has been filed by the daughter of a man who died following his detainment at the Richland County jail, alleging negligence and wrongful death of her father. The legal action, initiated by Amara Howard, claims that her father, Darren Howard, suffered severe dehydration and malnutrition while detained. The lawsuit names Richland County, the sheriff’s department, the jail’s medical staff, and others as defendants, alleging that they failed to provide the necessary care for Darren during his incarceration. According to legal documents, Darren Howard, 47, was held on a temporary charge … Read more

New Anti-Hazing Legislation Enacted in Wake of Tragic University Incident, Aims to Protect Students Nationwide

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Minneapolis — A new federal law, designated to counteract the perils of hazing on college campuses, was enacted this week by President Joe Biden. Named the Stop Campus Hazing Act, this legislation mandates higher education institutions to report hazing incidents and educate students on its dangers. The law traces its inception to a tragic incident in 2021 involving Danny Santulli, an 18-year-old from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Santulli suffered severe brain damage as a result of hazing rituals while pledging to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of Missouri. Subsequently, Danny lost his ability … Read more

Trump’s Attorney Alleges Political Oppression in Wake of Wisconsin Fake Elector Controversy

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MADISON, Wis. — A lawyer who played a key role in setting up a group of alternate electors in Wisconsin during the 2020 presidential election alleges he is a target of political persecution. The strategy, considered controversial and part of a broader national effort, sought to challenge the legitimacy of the election results in key swing states. The attorney, who has not been criminally charged, asserts that his actions were legal, undertaken in his capacity as counsel, and purely aimed at exploring legal options for then-president Donald Trump. Central to his defense is the claim … Read more

New Lawsuit Targets Wake County Teacher and Officials for Failing Special Needs Students

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A second legal action has been initiated against a Wake County teacher, James Rencher, who has been accused of assaulting special needs students. This follows amid growing concerns over how the Wake County Board of Education and several district authority figures, including the former Superintendent, Catty Moore, handled such claims. The legal complaint, lodged by parents of a special needs student on Wednesday, alleges that despite being aware of Rencher’s abusive actions, top school and district officials failed to notify law enforcement as mandated by law. The negligence has sparked outrage among … Read more