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$97M brain damage verdict struck; Plaintiff lawyer's 'rhetoric paints attorneys in a poor light'
DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa's highest court has struck a nearly $100 million verdict in favor of a family who blamed doctors for a baby's brain injuries, and its chief justice delivered a smackdown of the plaintiffs' lawyer for ridiculing the defendants' arguments to the jury.
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Georgia poll worker indicted for alleged bomb threat and false statements
A former poll worker from Georgia, Nicholas Wimbish, has been indicted for allegedly mailing a threatening letter to a polling place and providing false information to the FBI.
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Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation focuses on unity and data-driven solutions
On the second day of the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation, Director Rosie Hidalgo addressed participants with a message of gratitude and commitment.
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Texas lab owner charged with $79M healthcare fraud
The owner of a Texas laboratory has been charged in connection with a $79 million fraud scheme involving respiratory pathogen panel (RPP) testing.
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Honduran men convicted for role in international human smuggling conspiracy
Two Honduran men have been found guilty by a federal jury for their involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Honduras into the United States.
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Justice Department highlights initiatives addressing missing indigenous women crisis
Daron Carreiro, Acting Director of the Office of Tribal Justice, addressed the House Appropriation Committee regarding the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIP).
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32-state coalition urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with attorneys general from 31 other states, is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the year.
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Justice Department sues Pennsylvania over discriminatory housing codes for disabled
The Justice Department has initiated legal action against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with its Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Human Services.
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Juvenile justice reforms emphasized at national conference
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brent J. Cohen addressed attendees at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Conference on Youth Justice, marking the first national conference by OJJDP in over a decade.
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Deputy AG highlights progress and challenges at national youth justice conference
Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer recently addressed attendees at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Conference on Youth Justice.
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Justice official commemorates 15th anniversary of landmark hate crime legislation
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke recently delivered remarks on the 15th anniversary of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr.
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Violence against women tribal consultation highlights collaborative efforts
Director Rosie Hidalgo recently addressed attendees at the 19th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation.
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Justice Department sues Kentucky landlord over alleged tenant harassment
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Adnan Shalash, a rental property manager in Lexington, Kentucky, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation under the Fair Housing Act.
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California man sentenced for acting as illegal agent for Chinese government
John Chen, a 71-year-old resident of Los Angeles and the People's Republic of China (PRC), has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.
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Former CEO indicted as BIT Mining resolves bribery investigation
An indictment was unsealed, charging Zhengming Pan, the former CEO of 500.com, now BIT Mining Ltd., with violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
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Summerville man faces multiple charges for alleged crimes involving minors
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the arrest of Iain Douglas Carder, a 26-year-old resident of Summerville, South Carolina.
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Lisa L. Lambert appointed new trustee for Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Lisa L. Lambert has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as the U.S. Trustee for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, known as Region 6.
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Phobos ransomware administrator charged after extradition from South Korea
The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, for his alleged role in administering Phobos ransomware.
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Attorney General Garland praises Southern District NY's achievements
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, expressing gratitude and pride in their work.
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New Jersey postmaster faces federal charges for alleged sexual assault
A U.S. Postal Service Postmaster has been indicted on federal civil rights charges related to a sexual assault incident involving a postal employee.