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Stephen Wick
Nov 10, 20242 min read
The Mississippi State Senate Lawsuit: A Case of Discrimination and Inequality in the Legislative Services Office
This case centers on Kristie Metcalfe, a Black former staff attorney in the Legislative Services Office (LSO). The lawsuit claims she was un
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Stephen Wick
Nov 7, 20242 min read
Legal Aid Society Sues NYPD Over Arraignment Handcuffing Policy
The Legal Aid Society has filed a class-action lawsuit against the NYPD, claiming the department’s policy of handcuffing almost all defendan
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Stephen Wick
Nov 1, 20245 min read
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Chicago Cubs to Enhance Accessibility at Wrigley Field
The department initially filed a lawsuit against the Cubs in 2022, claiming that the renovation efforts discriminated against fans with disa
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Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals
The case centers around a Black homeowner who applied for refinancing with Rocket Mortgage in January 2021. To facilitate the required appra
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Stephen Wick
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with State Farm Over Discrimination Claims
The Civil Rights Division’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) found that a corporate office of State Farm in Richardson, Texas, re
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Stephen Wick
Oct 14, 20244 min read
Justice Department Sues South Bend Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices
The lawsuit follows a Civil Rights Division investigation initiated in 2021, which examined SBPD’s hiring practices. Findings indicated that
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Stephen Wick
Oct 8, 20245 min read
New Castle, Indiana Former Police Lieutenant Indicted for Federal Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction of Justice
The incident was quickly reported by the other officers involved, prompting the Indiana State Police to initiate an independent criminal inv
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Stephen Wick
Oct 8, 20244 min read
Justice Department Sues LA Fitness for Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities
According to the lawsuit, many LA Fitness locations have significant barriers that hinder access for members with disabilities. Issues such
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Stephen Wick
Sep 24, 20244 min read
Lewiston Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Threatening Black Neighbors
The court considered these factors when enhancing his sentence, determining that Barnes deliberately targeted his victims based on their rac
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Stephen Wick
Sep 2, 20245 min read
Former Customs and Border Patrol agent convicted on federal civil rights & kidnapping charges for the sexual assault and abduction of a minor
Mitchell made his way to Douglas, Arizona, where he kidnapped a 15-year-old girl from her middle school, bound her, and took her to his apar
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Stephen Wick
Aug 21, 20244 min read
Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Probe into Trousdale Turner Correctional Center Conditions
The investigation will assess whether the state is adequately protecting inmates from harm, including physical violence and sexual abuse.
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Stephen Wick
Jul 26, 20242 min read
A new law in Pennsylvania enhances safeguards for individuals who are the subject of lawsuits due to their public expression
SLAPP suits, short for Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, are legal actions initiated by individuals, corporations, or public
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Stephen Wick
May 27, 20242 min read
Despite Mosby's claims of innocence, jury convicts her of two counts of perjury and one count of mortgage fraud; she has been sentenced to 3yrs of supervised release but vows to appeal conviction
The US. District Courthouse judge made it clear that the funds Mosby used to purchase the Florida house were not public funds, and there was
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Stephen Wick
May 16, 20245 min read
Civil Rights Investigation into the State of Kentucky's Youth Detention Centers Launched by The Justice Department
Kentucky's juvenile justice system has faced challenges in accommodating the rising number of youths accused of violent crimes, leading to a
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Stephen Wick
Apr 22, 20245 min read
A Champaign man along with Family Members are Sentenced for Kidnapping, Forced Labor, Conspiracy Involving Coercion of Two Minors & Another Victim in Lengthy Scheme
Catarina Domingo-Juan, who is 41 years old, had previously been sentenced on December 18, 2023, to 240 months in prison for her involvement
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Stephen Wick
Apr 14, 20245 min read
DeSoto Parish Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Admits to Federal Civil Rights Violation by Attacking Detainee: Expected to Receive a Sentence of 2.5 to 3 years in Jail
Consequently, the detainee sustained severe injuries, including a fractured eye socket and nose, among others, requiring hospitalization.
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Stephen Wick
Mar 11, 20245 min read
Ex-Savanna Oklahoma Police Officer (SPD), Jeffrey Scott Smith, Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting a Woman During a Traffic Stop and Obstruction of Justice
Smith then asked K.H. about her job. She reluctantly mentioned that she worked at a gentlemen’s club. Upon learning this, Smith asked to sea
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Stephen Wick
Mar 5, 20245 min read
Former Kentucky Sheriff’s Deputy, Tanner Abbott, Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Violations After Committing Multiple Assaults and Obstruction
On March 31, 2021, the defendant visited a Harrodsburg, Kentucky hotel with the intention of searching a guest's room. He obtained a key to
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Stephen Wick
Mar 5, 20244 min read
The Justice Department has informed the City of Lexington and the Lexington Police Department that the practice of imprisoning people for unpaid fines without due process violates the Constitution
Earlier today, city and police leaders had a meeting with officials from the Justice Department to address their unlawful practices. This is
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Stephen Wick
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Devlon Williams, Ex-Alabama Prison Guard Sentenced for Violating Inmate's Civil Rights Through Excessive Force and False Statements to Conceal Actions
Following the incident, Williams and Managan attempted to conceal their actions. Williams provided false information about the assault to an
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