Nov 01, 2024
Two men standing in a courtroom during their exoneration proceedings for the assassination of Malcolm X.
After Years Behind Bars, 2 Men Exonerated of Killing Malcolm X

Three men were originally convicted of assassinating civil rights activist Malcolm X on February 21, 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. Two of those men, who maintained their innocence throughout their lengthy prison sentences, were exonerated earlier this week. The three men arrested, convicted, and sentenced to... Read More »

Darrell Brooks appears in court, flanked by law enforcement officers, facing multiple charges related to a deadly incident at a Wisconsin holiday parade.
Darrell Brooks Faces Murder Charges after Deadly Wisconsin Parade

A holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, turned deadly over the weekend when a red SUV plowed through a crowded street after residents came together to celebrate the holiday season. The red SUV is seen on the city’s live-streamed footage speeding through the town's Main Street. Moments later, it came to... Read More »

A crowd holding a sign that reads "FREE THE AMERICANS."
Two of the 17 Haitian Hostages Have Been Released From Captivity

Two missionaries who were held hostage in Haiti have been released according to Ohio-based missionary group Christian Aid Ministries. In a statement released Monday, the group details, “As we rejoice about the two hostages who were released over the weekend, we continue to pray for the fifteen who are still... Read More »

A portrait of a doctor wearing a suit and stethoscope, taken in front of a city skyline background.
Seattle Doctor Found Guilty of $3.5 Mil CARES Act Fraud

A Seattle doctor has been found guilty of fraudulently seeking at least $3.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds during the pandemic. 41-year-old Eric R. Shibley was convicted by a federal jury last week of submitting false loan applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan... Read More »

A person holds a smartphone displaying the Uber app's map and ride options.
DOJ Sues Uber Over Wait-Time Fees for Disabled Riders

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against rideshare company, Uber. The complaint alleges that Uber violated the rights of disabled riders after charging them for taking too long to enter their ride. Uber’s wait time policy requires that riders have two minutes to get into the vehicle... Read More »

Walmart price tag displaying "Everyday Low Price" in a store aisle.
Shoe Brand Vans Sues Walmart Over Sneaker Knockoff

Popular shoe brand Vans is suing big-box giant Walmart over sneakers that appear to be a knockoff of Van’s most popular shoe lineup. In a complaint filed earlier this week, Vans alleges that Walmart’s in-house brands Time and Tru, Wonder Nation, and No Boundaries have made it a habit to... Read More »

Signage featuring the Jack in the Box logo.
Blind Patrons Lose Disability Act Suit against Jack in the Box

If a fast-food restaurant closes its indoor seating at night because of safety concerns and only allows customers to buy their burgers at the drive-thru, is the restaurant violating the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)? The Ninth Circuit said no when it dismissed a case by two blind patrons who... Read More »

Water tower in Benton Harbor, Michigan, featuring the town's name and slogan.
Benton Harbor, MI Residents Sue Over Lead Contaminated Water

Residents of Benton Harbor, Michigan, have come together to file a class-action lawsuit over the town’s lead-contaminated water supply. The 63-page complaint was filed by 16 residents who allege that both state and city officials did not properly inform residents about the contaminated water in Benton Harbor. The complaint details... Read More »