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An Airtight Argument?

For the sake of public health and to prevent the potential negative long-term effects, a class action lawsuit has been filed to end the practice of solitary confinement in certain cases in Pennsylvania. According to the federal lawsuit, which was filed in March, solitary confinement compromises the mental health of those incarcerated. On behalf of six incarcerated individuals, legal counsel from the Abolitionist Law Center, the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project, and the law firm Dechert LLP filed the lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. The general argument focuses on humanity and the end to cruel punishment.

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Actor’s payback against newspaper

Although he has portrayed a wide range of characters that have highlighted his acting talents, Hugh Grant is refusing to allow certain newspaper outlets from tapping into his private life off screen. In a recent lawsuit filed by the actor, Grant’s legal counsel disparages the journalism tactics that incorporate the invasion of privacy of phone correspondence, breaking and entering, and car bugging. According to Grant’s claim, these methods were specifically utilized by the newspaper the Sun in crafting gossip articles. The essential claim in the case centers on the misuse of private information, gathered unlawfully and at the very least, unethically. Continue reading →

District Learns Lesson

Teacher learning to cope

A Newport News, VA teacher has filed a $40 million lawsuit against her previous employer, Richneck Elementary School. Specifically, the teacher has named defendants, including the Newport News School Board, the superintendent of schools, principal, and assistant principal. According to the educator, who is seeking a jury trial in the case, claims that despite the multiple warnings and suspicions provided to her superiors, she was placed in imminent danger in her position at the school. One of her minor elementary school students shot her, causing subsequent pain and anguish. Continue reading →

Stars Face Reality

Cell for celebrities

Todd and Julie Chrisley have joined the roster of reality stars that have faced fraud-related legal troubles. Following a November court date, the married couple was ordered to serve a combined sentence of almost 20 years in prison. Their shared list of charges includes conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States. While Julie will serve a seven-year sentence in Kentucky, Todd has been sentenced to twelve years in a Pensacola, FL facility. In one of his recent podcasts, Todd admitted that their legal counsel has already filed the necessary paperwork to appeal the conviction. Continue reading →

Speeding Away from Liability

Leaving the scene

Following the shocking death of Nicki Minaj’s father, Robert Maraj, the man allegedly responsible for his demise has been charged and civilly sued for wrongful death. Although the famous singer has reportedly refrained from issuing a public statement in regards to the circumstances of her father’s death, Nicki Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, expresses relief in knowing that the man accused of killing her husband has been identified. On February 12 of this year, Robert Maraj was struck by a vehicle while walking in Mineola on Long Island and died in the hospital the following day. Continue reading →