New Report Confirms Homicide Likely Cause Of Death In Marcus Smith Case
A newly released medical report verifies that homicide was the primary cause of Marcus Smith's death.
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Liberty University Sues Ex-President Jerry Falwell, Jr., Seeking Millions In Damages
In the civil suit, Liberty University accuses its former president of breach of contract and fiduciary duty as well as statutory conspiracy. Falwell called it "full of lies and half truths."
Daniel Prude's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Rochester Police Officers
Attorneys representing Nathaniel McFarland, one of Prude's five children and the administrator of his estate, also allege civil rights violations and gross negligence in the lawsuit filed Monday.
Firefighters File Civil Rights Lawsuit Against City of Winston-Salem
A group of Winston-Salem firefighters has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city.
Fox News Asks Court To Dismiss $2.7 Billion Defamation Suit
Smartmatic, an election technology company, sued the network for its "disinformation campaign" waged by people unhappy with President Biden's election victory.
Judge Blocks LA District Attorney's Reforms
A Los Angeles County judge ruled Monday that District Attorney George Gascón's policy to end sentencing enhancements in criminal cases violates California's three-strikes law.
Supreme Court Considers Baltimore Suit Against Oil Companies Over Climate Change
Overwhelmed sewers. Flooded streets. Deadly heat waves. Baltimore is one of many American cities where the costs of climate change far exceed local resources. Should oil companies pay?
U.S. Missionary With No Medical Training Settles Suit Over Child Deaths At Her Center
Renee Bach ran a treatment center for severely malnourished children in Uganda. Over five years, 105 died. This week, a lawsuit by two mothers who each lost a son was settled with a cash payment.
Portland Protesters File Suit Against Trump Administration Over Federal Response
Wall of Moms, Don't Shoot Portland and others sued several federal agencies on Monday, alleging federal officers in Portland are exceeding their legal authority and violating protesters' rights.
George Floyd's Family Files Civil Lawsuit Against Minneapolis And Police, Lawyers Say
Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci — attorneys representing the family of George Floyd, who was killed by police on Memorial Day — laid out the lawsuit at a news conference in Minneapolis.