An appeals court has allowed a Michigan inmate’s lawsuit to move forward against an officer after an open cell door resulted in a 20+ stabbing in protective custody, according to recent court filings. Wayne County Public Defenders Set Strike Date Public defense lawyers handling 50% of cases for defendants who can’t afford one in Wayne … Read more
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, is currently in a rehabilitation center following a hospital stay caused by a fall that left him briefly unconscious and a subsequent bout of mild pneumonia. The Kentucky Republican, who has served in the Senate since 1984, broke his public silence on July 12 to confirm his status and address public … Read more
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is recovering from a hospitalization that began June 14 after a fall left him briefly unconscious, according to a Facebook update posted by the 84-year-old senator on Sunday. While McConnell confirmed he did not suffer a stroke, heart attack, or concussion, he noted he has been treating a mild case of … Read more
Hawaii chiropractors are protesting new treatment review policies implemented by HMSA, the state’s largest health insurer, which providers claim are causing significant financial losses and threatening the viability of local practices. According to reports from Hawaii News Now, some clinics are seeing denied claims totaling tens of thousands of dollars per month, leading to concerns … Read more
Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is considering his political future following public rape allegations made by a woman he previously dated. While Mr. Platner denied the claims in a social media video, the resulting pressure from party leadership and key political allies has left the status of his campaign against incumbent Republican Senator Susan … Read more
The Philippine Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court on July 6 to determine the fate of Vice President Sara Duterte, following her impeachment by the House of Representatives on charges of corruption, betrayal of public trust, and an alleged assassination plot. This high-stakes legal proceeding follows the June 17 election of Sherwin … Read more
Shoprite Eswatini director Senator Sylvia Mthethwa has been elected vice president of Africa’s Most Influential Women, an appointment finalized during the recent African Women Leadership Conference in Sierra Leone. Mthethwa will serve alongside former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, who was elected president of the organization, according to reports from the conference. Who is … Read more
Senator Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., reaffirmed his support for Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, on Saturday. This endorsement follows a series of reports this week in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal detailing allegations of toxic relationships and a past sexting scandal involving Platner. As Maine … Read more
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing mounting pressure as he defends his campaign against a series of allegations regarding his personal conduct. During a rally held Friday night, Platner addressed his supporters, characterizing the scrutiny of his past as an attempt to “weaponize” his history against him. … Read more
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is facing fresh scrutiny following a report detailing allegations from several women regarding his past behavior. The report, which surfaced Thursday, includes accounts from women who described their relationships with Platner as “toxic.” Allegations and Campaign Response The accounts provided to the media … Read more