Nov 27, 2024
Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant speaking at an event, with a serious expression and microphone in hand.
$94 Million Mississippi Welfare Scandal’s Moving Pieces

Former Governor Bryant subpoenaed in case involving Brett Favre, as state dismisses its own attorney, with no reason given, while he was investigating wrongdoing at the very top. A widening Mississippi $94 million welfare fund scandal is growing once again, with more twists than a country road. The Mississippi welfare... Read More »

A person holding a smartphone displaying the TikTok logo on the screen.
TikTok Hit With Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Deadly ‘Choking Challenge’

Several lawsuits have been filed against popular video sharing app TikTok after two children reportedly died while attempting the platform’s trending “Blackout Challenge.” As part of the challenge, children try to choke themselves unconscious and record themselves while doing so. In the latest lawsuit filed, the family of 9-year-old Arriani... Read More »

A police officer interacts with a driver during a traffic stop, with the driver holding a piece of identification.
Lengthy Traffic Stops Must Be Real, Not Pretexts for Drug Busts

Ernesto Ayon was convicted of possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and concealed cash. But the police who arrested him acted unlawfully when they stopped him for minor traffic violations and detained him until a narcotics dog arrived. An appellate court found that Ayon’s Fourth Amendment rights were violated because... Read More »