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fromKqed
3 days ago

Oakland Attorneys Say Immigrant Children Are Being Held in Prison-Like Conditions | KQED

Prolonged custody times for children in CBP detention violate their rights and create detrimental impacts on their well-being.
#immigration
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Green Card Holder Detained at SFO Raises Alarm Over Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown | KQED

A Korean American Lyme disease researcher has been detained by immigration authorities after arriving at San Francisco International Airport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

She fled Cuba for asylum then was snatched from a US immigration courtroom

Jenny, a Cuban asylum seeker, faced unexpected legal challenges despite her legal entry into the U.S. and pending court hearings.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
US politics

Green Card Holder Detained at SFO Raises Alarm Over Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown | KQED

fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Chavez deported to Mexico for alleged cartel ties

Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico, where he faces allegations of cartel ties, arms and drug trafficking charges, following his arrest in the U.S.
US news
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

The founders of this new development say you must be white to live there

An exclusive community in Arkansas tests housing laws by restricting membership to white residents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

When US prison healthcare companies went bust, victims' families kept fighting

When Jennifer Casey Norred attempted suicide at Leon County jail, medical staff restrained her for 24 hours instead of offering her mental health support, violating jail policy.
US politics
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 days ago

California cop abused his position,' sexually assaulted women, investigator says

An investigation revealed that Officer Juan Jose Pesina Jr. abused his position by reportedly sexually assaulting multiple women while failing to activate his body-worn camera.
Social justice
fromEater Portland
4 days ago

Ado About Matcha: How High-End Tea Reselling Led to Legal Threats

In July, Nguyen, Tran, and a Beaverton coffee shop that hosted a Whisk & Bloom event all received letters in the mail threatening legal action if they didn't stop selling Marukyu Koyamaen, a brand of high-end matcha often considered the gold standard of Japanese tea makers.
Portland
#education
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Amherst schools push back on reinstatement of guidance counselor in misgendering controversy

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Education

Amherst schools push back on reinstatement of guidance counselor in misgendering controversy

California
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 days ago

2 California abbots file countersuit against Buddhist nun for $5 million

Two Southern California abbots filed a countersuit seeking $5 million, denying accusations of sexual assault and alleging extortion by the woman who sued them.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

It's too late for buyer's remorse. Why L.A. can't back out of hosting 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles faces significant obstacles in hosting the 2028 Olympics, but withdrawal from the Games is legally impossible.
fromMobile World Live
4 days ago

Australia, Google ready A$55M Android competition deal

Google faces legal action in Australia over a $35.8 million anti-competitive search deal with Telstra and Optus.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Norval Morrisseau family, estate rep have long said they're art fraud victims. Court docs question that | CBC News

Ritchie Sinclair expressed relief upon learning about a $1.45-million lawsuit against the Morrisseau estate, claiming the adult children promoted fraudulent works for financial gain.
Toronto
fromYahoo Finance
6 days ago

Judge says FTC investigation into Media Matters 'should alarm all Americans'

Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan determined that the Federal Trade Commission's investigation into Media Matters constituted an overreach and a potential retaliation against First Amendment activities. Sooknanan emphasized the seriousness of government retaliation against those participating in constitutionally protected public debate and highlighted the importance of newsgathering.
US politics
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

White: 'Billion-to-1' odds Jones fights on WH card

Dana White rules out Jon Jones's participation in the 2026 White House UFC event due to his unreliable history.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A New Era for the Blazers, Our Expensive Cops, and Your Anonymous Rants!

Portland Trail Blazers reportedly have a new owner after years of uncertainty.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Why does a young, successful entrepreneur like Gareth Sheridan suddenly want to press pause and run for president?

Nutriband, founded by Gareth Sheridan, faces significant controversies and legal challenges, leading to potential changes in leadership.
#sean-kingston
fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Judge sends singer Sean Kingston to jail for over 3 years: 'He is a thief and a conman, plain and simple'

fromFortune
6 days ago
US politics

Judge sends singer Sean Kingston to jail for over 3 years: 'He is a thief and a conman, plain and simple'

#thomas-partey
Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Villarreal fans decry Thomas Partey's proposed signing as club's darkest day'

Thomas Partey's potential transfer to Villarreal has generated significant backlash from fans due to his recent legal troubles.
Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Thomas Partey close to joining Villarreal in week of court appearance

Thomas Partey is set to join Villarreal on a free transfer while facing multiple serious legal charges.
US politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump's unprecedented, potentially unconstitutional deal with Nvidia and AMD, explained: Alexander Hamilton would approve

Trump negotiated a 15% cut of Nvidia's sales for export licenses to China regarding the H20 chip.
Privacy professionals
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Online Privacy Is Under Threat In The UK And US. Policy Expert Freddie New Advises How To Protect Yourself

Maintaining online privacy is increasingly challenging due to laws and rulings, but actionable measures exist.
Apple
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The nepo baby premium, frothing markets, and Apple vs. Apples

CPI inflation is stabilizing, young workers may earn more than their parents, and Apple faces legal scrutiny.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Ghislaine Maxwell's Important Legal Question

Ghislaine Maxwell's petition to the Supreme Court challenges the binding nature of federal non-prosecution agreements.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Former N.H. police officer arrested again, facing new child porn charges

A former New Hampshire police officer faces federal charges of receiving child pornography while already on bail for similar offenses.
#transgender-rights
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Custody Schedules Should Change With the Needs of Children

Immutable custody plans do not reflect the changing needs of children and disempower them in decision-making.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 week ago

Oops: New York realizes it measured incorrectly when putting weed shops next to schools and 100 dispensaries are in limb

New York misinterpreted legal distance regulations for cannabis dispensaries, jeopardizing around 100 businesses.
California
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Say Private School on Their Property Is a Home-School, Not Illegal

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's transformation of five residential properties into a luxury compound raises legal concerns due to an unpermitted school.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Facing declining membership and rising costs, Scouts Canada cuts 30% of staff | CBC News

"A deficit is when your expenses are outpacing your revenues. And when this continually happens, quite simply it's just not sustainable," said Jordan Moore, chair of Scouts Canada's board.
Toronto
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Trump Admin Silent As Tornado Cash Verdict Threatens Bitcoin Privacy

Recent trials could set dangerous precedents for the Bitcoin and crypto industry, impacting developers unconnected to user funds.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Paul Gallagher dropped from Oasis afterparty in Dublin ahead of court appearance

Paul Gallagher, brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher, faces serious criminal charges and will not perform at The Grand Social event.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Irishman accused of asking child in US to engage in bestiality

Matthew Liam Johnstone faces life imprisonment and a $250,000 fine for child exploitation.
#fraud
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Woman admits to stealing nearly $150K from elementary school on Staten Island

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Ex-DBI Commission President Rodrigo Santos Gets Fined $1.4 Million Over City Fraud Cases

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Woman admits to stealing nearly $150K from elementary school on Staten Island

fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Ex-DBI Commission President Rodrigo Santos Gets Fined $1.4 Million Over City Fraud Cases

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Tennessee execution that went horribly wrong': how Byron Black's killing unfolded

Execution of Byron Black showed signs of distress and pain, raising concerns about the lethal injection process.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Reform councillor denies Pride event assault

Councillor Amanda Clare denied assaulting a security guard during the Winsford Pride event and claims self-defense.
#jimmie-ward
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Star of HBO's Chimp Crazy sentenced to nearly four years in prison

Haddix, who ran a primate facility in Festus, pleaded guilty in March to perjury and obstructing justice, related to the treatment of the chimp, Tonka.
US news
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Luigi Mangione's 120-page healthcare history was accidentally shared by Aetna and his own lawyers, prosecutor says

NY prosecutors accidentally received Luigi Mangione's confidential medical history twice due to errors from both Aetna and his defense lawyers.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

The fight to eradicate dangerous 'conversion therapy' isn't over, alarming new report warns

Conversion therapy, widely condemned by medical experts, continues in many states despite state bans, posing serious risks to LGBTQ+ youth.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Defendant who dumped soiled adult nappies outside nurseries avoids jail term

Defendant Abbi Taylor received a suspended sentence after multiple assaults while in custody, despite dumping soiled adult nappies outside children's nurseries.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Texas Gov. Abbott Sends Bid to Expel Democratic Leader to Court Filled with His Appointees

Gov. Greg Abbott filed an unprecedented legal petition to declare Democratic seats vacant in response to their absence, aiming to add GOP seats.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Everett official on leave after drunk driving charge, his fourth arrest in two years

Assistant City Solicitor Keith Slattery faces multiple charges after a drunken driving incident involving a rear-end collision and fleeing the scene.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women

The Trump administration is reducing access to contraception by withholding Title X funding, affecting low-income individuals.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Wednesday Recap: Stuck in the Riddles With You

The clear guidelines in this magical world reflect the concept of 'psychic exhaustion', where actions have real consequences, enhancing the stakes of the narrative.
Film
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

P. Diddy Taps On Trump Administration For Pardon Request - Above the Law

Sean "Diddy" Combs and his legal team have reportedly reached out to the Trump administration for a pardon after his conviction on prostitution-related offenses.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

We've Officially Entered Kafka's America

Immigration agents attempted to arrest Mohamed Naser, a legal asylum seeker, outside his home, reflecting the aggressive enforcement of immigration policies.
#tesla
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Behind the Curtain: What does AI owe YOU?

Large language models like ChatGPT and Claude were trained on extensive internet content, from news to social media, to mimic human thinking and operation.
Privacy professionals
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Former Vornado exec accused of embezzlement plans to fight charges

Jared Solomon, charged with embezzling over $9 million, pleads not guilty and plans to contest the charges due to vague indictment details.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Sources: Barca mull legal steps in Ter Stegen saga

Barcelona is exploring legal alternatives due to Marc-André ter Stegen's refusal to consent to share his medical data with LaLiga.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Surrogate fights for baby after 21 children removed from California couple's custody

Surrogacy turned into a nightmare for a Texas mother after intended parents were arrested for child neglect, revealing deeper issues.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov makes Conor McGregor comeback claim but 'he has to change the way how he's living'

McGregor's recent challenges stem from legal battles, personal conduct, and a desire to run for presidency in Ireland.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I was engaged for 10 years but when my partner died, he left the house and farm to his nephew. Can I challenge the will?'

Communication about estate plans is crucial to avoid heartbreak after a partner's passing.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Winery in South Bay hills bought by Saratoga Cemetery District

The 57.9-acre property at 23600 Congress Springs Rd. was bought for $20 million, previously listed at $27.5 million, expanding the Saratoga Cemetery District's holdings.
Real estate
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trump says he could pardon George Santos, but no one's asked

Trump claims he has the power to pardon George Santos but notes that no one has requested it.
#soulja-boy
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reform's 19-year-old council leader risks contempt of court over rape case comments

Reform UK council leader faces contempt of court for statements on alleged rape case, highlighting risks of discussing live legal matters.
US politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Netanyahu moves to fire attorney general prosecuting him for corruption

Baharav-Miara is under investigation while Netanyahu's legal issues continue, threatening Israel's democratic institutions.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Chiefs' Rice staying in shape amid potential ban

Rice pleaded guilty in district court to two third-degree felony charges—collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. Rice received deferred adjudication.
National Football League
#donald-trump
fromRingside News
3 weeks ago

Former TNA Star Rhaka Khan Hit With Felony and Multiple Misdemeanor Charges After NYC Arrest

Biggers faces six charges across two cases for allegedly refusing to leave a Midtown Manhattan apartment, escalating from a trespassing call to felony charges.
US news
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Unmasking Richard Brennan: how rapist former priest kept his dark crimes hidden while living in US

Richard Brennan was previously admired for his hospital and church work before his history of abuse was revealed.
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

LeBron James Not Happy With AI Videos Showing Him Pregnant

LeBron James' attorneys sent a cease and desist to the AI platform FlickUp for creating videos of him in absurd scenarios without consent.
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Alina Habba Is So Back, Baby - Above the Law

Habba had no prosecutorial experience before Trump tapped her in March to lead the US Attorney's Office in her home state. Her greatest claim to fame was losing her boss $88 million in damages in the E. Jean Carroll defamation cases and $364 million in civil fraud penalties.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Two lovers bonded over war and troubled marriages. It allegedly ended with Hayward murder-for-hire

Razma Mohammed-Ibrahim faces life charges for allegedly conspiring to murder her husband, Parwiz Assar, influenced by her traumatic past and a secret affair.
US politics
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Support for legal abortion is as high as it was when the Supreme Court opened the door to state bans

Majority of U.S. adults support legal abortion, reflecting views similar to before the Supreme Court ruling.
Television
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Less Than Candid Camera

Shannon's reactions align with the seriousness of being recorded without consent, making her feel justified.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Varsity Blues': Mastermind behind college admissions scam is back advising students now with a court-ordered disclaimer

William Rick Singer is now working as an admissions advisor after serving prison time for operating a college admissions scam.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Ends Transgender Care | KQED

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has ceased its gender-affirming care for nearly 3,000 patients due to federal pressure.
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

Roy Black's death is not linked to Epstein scandal, his family says

Roy Black, a renowned Miami criminal defense attorney and member of Jeffrey Epstein's legal team, died at 80 after battling a terminal illness for several months.
Miami
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 for July 23

Meta shares declined slightly but are up significantly year-to-date, amid analysts increasing price targets and facing legal challenges.
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