Wrongfully

Jury Awards Teacher $125,000 After Pennsylvania School District Wrongfully Suspends Him Post-Capitol Riot Rally Attendance

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A federal jury recently awarded $125,000 in damages to a Pennsylvania teacher, finding that the Allentown School District infringed upon his constitutional rights by inaccurately associating him with the violent events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The ruling highlights concerns around personal freedoms and the consequences of misinformation. The controversy began when Jason Moorehead, a teacher in the district, attended former President Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally. Moorehead asserted that he was no closer than a mile away from the Capitol during the turmoil. Despite this, the aftermath … Read more

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Ex-Officer Accused of Wrongfully Arresting 911 Caller in Palm Beach Gardens

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West Palm Beach, FL — A federal judge has decided not to dismiss the lawsuit against Bethany Guerriero, a dismissed Palm Beach Gardens police officer who is accused of wrongfully arresting and pointing her gun at an unarmed man she mistakenly believed was a threat. This incident stems from a May 9 confrontation captured in a widely circulated video, leading to severe criticism of the officer’s actions. Ryan Gould, the plaintiff, filed the lawsuit against Guerriero in January, claiming false imprisonment and excessive use of force. Guerriero, denying any infringement of Gould’s constitutional rights, had … Read more

Blind Man Wrongfully Evicted and Rendered Homeless Due to Lack of Reasonable Accommodation, Attorney Appeals Dismissal

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Wilmington, Delaware – A wrongful eviction case in Wilmington, Delaware has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly, prompting an appeal from the plaintiff’s attorney, Thomas S. Neuberger. The plaintiff, William Murphy, who is 56 years old and in poor health, had moved to Maryland instead of returning to his Wilmington home. Neuberger argues that the judge failed to recognize the duty of local governments to provide “reasonable accommodations” to individuals with disabilities, including court constables carrying out evictions. Neuberger contends that the Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that reasonable accommodations be made … Read more

After 4 Decades, Philadelphia Man Wrongfully Convicted of Murder Finally Comes Home: Judge Vacates Conviction

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Philadelphia, PA – After enduring more than four decades in prison, a Philadelphia man is set to return home. On Wednesday, a judge ruled that he had been wrongfully convicted, concluding that he had fallen victim to corrupt police practices. The case of William Franklin has garnered attention due to the shocking revelation that his conviction was unjust. William Franklin’s family, who have been eagerly awaiting his release, spoke with NBC10 about the momentous decision. In 1980, Franklin was found guilty of murder in Philadelphia, but now, after the judge’s ruling that vacated his conviction, … Read more