Wave of child sex abuse lawsuits threatens Boy Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America is facing a threat from a growing wave of lawsuits over decades-old allegations of sexual abuse. The Scouts have been sued in multiple states in…
Woman who gave birth alone in jail cell files lawsuit
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Sacramento files lawsuit to ban 7 men from business district
The city of Sacramento has filed an unusual lawsuit to ban seven men considered to be a “public nuisance” from a popular business corridor. The lawsuit alleges the men are…
Lead leak from Notre Dame cathedral fire prompts lawsuit
A French activist group has filed a lawsuit over health threats from toxic lead released in Notre Dame Cathedral’s devastating fire. Interested in Notre Dame Fire? Add Notre Dame Fire…
Judge won’t block US asylum restrictions at southern border
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Man whose wife was hit and killed by car sues FBI
A Connecticut man says in a $35 million lawsuit filed against the federal government that an off-duty police officer who struck and killed his wife with a vehicle last year…
Lawsuit targets alleged Puerto Rico power company corruption
A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico‘s finances filed a lawsuit on Sunday to recover what it called massive fraudulent payments made by the island’s power company to fuel suppliers…
Judge in Sandy Hook conspiracy lawsuits reports threats
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Drew Brees, wife suing jeweler over value of diamonds
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and wife Brittany are battling a California jeweler over the value of diamonds they claim they purchased for more than $15 million as an…
In emotional interviews, ex-Scouts open up about abuse
Sharing their stories doesn’t come easily for these middle-aged men. At times, their eyes well up or their voices crack as they describe being sexually abused in the Boy Scouts…