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Month: July 2024

Police recruit who lost both legs in ‘barbaric hazing ritual’ sues Denver, paramedics and officers

Associated Press DENVER (AP) — A police recruit who had to have both of his legs amputated after repeatedly collapsing and losing consciousness during fight training at Denver’s police academy is suing the city, officers and paramedics. The lawsuit filed Tuesday claims that academy trainers forced Victor Moses to continue what a “barbaric hazing ritual”

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Judges strike down Tennessee law to cut Nashville council in half

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A panel of judges has struck down a Republican-approved 2023 state law that would cut the Democratic-leaning Nashville’s Metro Council in half. The decision Monday marks another court defeat for state laws passed last year that would reduce Nashville’s autonomy, extending to its international airport and pro sports facilities.

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Providence patients’ lawsuit claims negligence over potential exposure to hepatitis B and C, HIV

Associated Press Four people who were potentially exposed to hepatitis B and C and HIV during surgeries have filed a class action lawsuit against Providence and an anesthesiology group claiming their negligence has caused pain and anxiety. The four patients underwent surgeries at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Oregon City between 2022 and 2024.

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New Jersey judge rejects indictment against officer charged with shooting man amid new evidence

PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey judge has dismissed an indictment against a police officer facing charges over shooting and paralyzing a Paterson man after prosecutors said they turned up new evidence in the case. Superior Court Judge Marilyn Clark dismissed the indictment Monday in light of prosecutors saying they turned up photos showing

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83-year-old Alabama former legislator sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for kickback scheme

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison. Former representative John Rogers faced charges related to federal conspiracy, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. Between 2018 and 2022 federal prosecutors said that Rogers directed $400,000 to a

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