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Judge Allows Wrongful Death Lawsuit to Proceed Against Social Media Platforms in Wake of Buffalo Mass Shooting

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A judge in New York state has denied a motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed against several social media platforms for their alleged contribution to the radicalization of Payton Gendron, the gunman responsible for a mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store in 2022. The judge’s decision allows the lawsuit to move forward, according to court documents. Erie County Supreme Court Justice Paula Feroleto stated that the complaint sufficiently pleads viable causes of action at this stage of the litigation. The plaintiffs argue that social media companies like Meta, Alphabet, … Read more

Damning Lawsuit Filed Against Louisville Archdiocese in Wake of Catholic School Teacher’s Child Pornography Charges

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville Catholic grade school teacher, Jordan Fautz, has been arrested and charged with using students’ pictures to create child pornography. Following his arrest, a lawsuit has been filed against the archdiocese, alleging that signs of Fautz’s inappropriate behavior were possibly ignored by the school and Archdiocese. Fautz, who taught seventh and eighth-grade religion at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic School, is accused of using students’ photos to create and distribute child pornography between March 2022 and February 2024. The lawsuit, filed by 11 parents and students on March 7, claims that Fautz’s … Read more

Democrats Propose Empowering Kansas City to Regulate Firearms in Wake of Tragic Mass Shooting

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Kansas City, Missouri – In the wake of a recent mass shooting that left four people dead and five injured, Democratic lawmakers are calling for stricter gun regulations and increased local control over gun laws in Kansas City. The shooting, which occurred at a popular entertainment district, has reignited the debate over gun control and the balance between state and local authority. Under current state law in Missouri, the state legislature has the power to override local gun ordinances, and Kansas City officials have expressed frustration over their inability to pass stricter regulations in response … Read more

Examining the Fallout: Legal Precedent and Parental Responsibility in Wake of Jennifer Crumbley’s Guilty Verdict for Michigan School Shooting

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – The recent guilty verdict in the Jennifer Crumbley case, tied to a deadly shooting at a Michigan school, has sparked a discussion on parental responsibility and the potential legal precedent it sets. Crumbley, now facing several years behind bars, was found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter, each representing a life lost in the 2021 shooting carried out by her then 15-year-old son, Ethan. During the trial, prosecutors focused on three key points: Crumbley’s alleged disregard for her son’s mental health, how he gained access to the gun, and her alleged … Read more