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The Mississippi State Senate Lawsuit: A Case of Discrimination and Inequality in the Legislative Services Office

Nov 102 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

Legal Aid Society Sues NYPD Over Arraignment Handcuffing Policy

Stephen Wick

Nov 72 min read

Investigations

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

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Chicago Cubs to Enhance Accessibility at Wrigley Field

Stephen Wick

Nov 15 min read

Investigations

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

Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

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

Justice Department Reaches Settlement with State Farm Over Discrimination Claims

Stephen Wick

Oct 243 min read

Investigations

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

Justice Department Sues South Bend Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Stephen Wick

Oct 144 min read

Investigations

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

New Castle, Indiana Former Police Lieutenant Indicted for Federal Civil Rights Violation and Obstruction of Justice

Stephen Wick

Oct 85 min read

Investigations

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

Justice Department Sues LA Fitness for Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 84 min read

Investigations

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

Lewiston Man Sentenced to 30 Months for Threatening Black Neighbors

Stephen Wick

Sep 244 min read

Criminal Justice

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

Former Customs and Border Patrol agent convicted on federal civil rights & kidnapping charges for the sexual assault and abduction of a minor

Stephen Wick

Sep 25 min read

Investigations

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

Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Probe into Trousdale Turner Correctional Center Conditions

Stephen Wick

Aug 214 min read

Investigations

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.

A new law in Pennsylvania enhances safeguards for individuals who are the subject of lawsuits due to their public expression

Stephen Wick

Jul 262 min read

News

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

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

Stephen Wick

May 272 min read

News

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

Civil Rights Investigation into the State of Kentucky's Youth Detention Centers Launched by The Justice Department

Stephen Wick

May 165 min read

Criminal Justice

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

A Champaign man along with Family Members are Sentenced for Kidnapping, Forced Labor, Conspiracy Involving Coercion of Two Minors & Another Victim in Lengthy Scheme

Stephen Wick

Apr 225 min read

Criminal Justice

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

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

Stephen Wick

Apr 145 min read

Criminal Justice

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.

Ex-Savanna Oklahoma Police Officer (SPD), Jeffrey Scott Smith, Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting a Woman During a Traffic Stop and Obstruction of Justice

Stephen Wick

Mar 115 min read

Criminal Justice

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

Former Kentucky Sheriff’s Deputy, Tanner Abbott, Convicted of Federal Civil Rights Violations After Committing Multiple Assaults and Obstruction

Stephen Wick

Mar 55 min read

Criminal Justice

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

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

Stephen Wick

Mar 54 min read

Criminal Justice

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

Devlon Williams, Ex-Alabama Prison Guard Sentenced for Violating Inmate's Civil Rights Through Excessive Force and False Statements to Conceal Actions

Stephen Wick

Mar 54 min read

Criminal Justice

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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