Washington

LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Threatens Legal Action Against Washington Post Over Alleged Hit Piece

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Kim Mulkey, the esteemed LSU women’s basketball coach, has threatened legal action against the Washington Post amid rumors that the newspaper plans to publish a potentially damaging article about her. Mulkey, known for leading LSU to last year’s NCAA title, launched a fiery attack on the newspaper and journalists as a whole during a heated press conference. She accused reporters of prioritizing sensationalism over truth, stating that such tactics erode trust in the media. Mulkey did not name the specific journalist involved but referenced past conflicts with Washington Post reporter Kent … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Washington State’s Stricter Oversight of For-Profit Immigration Detention Center

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TACOMA, Washington – A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of a Washington state law aimed at improving conditions and oversight at the only for-profit immigration detention facility in the state. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle’s decision on Friday provides relief to Geo Group, the owner of the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center in Tacoma, which houses around 1,575 beds and is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the United States. The Washington law required private detention facility operators to maintain regular cleanliness and hygiene standards, provide detainees with … Read more

Washington Man Found Guilty of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Fentanyl on Indian Reservation

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Great Falls, Montana – A Washington man has been found guilty by a federal jury of trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in communities in Hill County and on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, according to U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich. The defendant, Antonio Ledesma Rodriguez, also known as Uncle, was convicted on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and distribution of fentanyl after a three-day trial. Rodriguez faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $1 million fine, and at least three years … Read more

Multiple Lawsuits Emerge Despite Federal Settlement: Washington County Jail Detainees Continue to Claim ivermectin-Related Harms

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Several lawsuits have been filed by detainees at the Washington County jail concerning the use of ivermectin, despite a recent out-of-court settlement in a federal lawsuit involving the same issue. The settlement resulted in a total of $10,000 being awarded to five men, but four others have now stepped forward to file similar claims. Ivermectin, a drug primarily used to treat parasitic infections in animals, has gained attention in recent months due to false claims suggesting its efficacy in combating COVID-19. The lawsuits allege that the Washington County jail administered the drug … Read more