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Fontana Reaches $898,000 Settlement in Coerced Confession Case
Nearly six years after being pressured by Fontana police into confessing to a murder that never occurred, Thomas Perez Jr. received an $898,000 settlement from the city of Fontana. The case, which drew national attention, began as a missing persons investigation but quickly spiraled into allegations of coercive police tactics. The incident began on August […]
Hennepin County Pays $3.4 Million Settlement for the Tragic Death of Jail Inmate Lucas Bellamy
In a case that has sparked outrage and brought attention to systemic failings in correctional care, Hennepin County has agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit following the tragic passing of Lucas Bellamy. Bellamy, 41, was the son of Louis Bellamy, the founder of St. Paul’s Penumbra Theatre, and his death […]
Federal Court Sends COVID-19 Wrongful Death Lawsuit Back to State Court, Challenging Immunity Protections for Assisted Living Facilities
A recent ruling by a federal court has returned a COVID-19 negligence and wrongful death lawsuit filed against a Florida assisted living facility to state court. This ruling determined that the case does not qualify for federal protections provided during the pandemic, marking an important moment for similar cases involving long-term care providers across the […]
Houston Teacher Certification Scandal: Unqualified Hires, Criminal Charges, and Calls for Reform
A recent investigation has uncovered a major teacher certification scandal in Houston, revealing a scheme that funneled unqualified teachers into classrooms across multiple school districts, including the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg described the alleged $1 million operation, which involved falsifying credentials to place unqualified individuals into teaching roles, […]
Celebrating 150 Years of Santa Rosa High: A Legacy of Education and Community Spirit
The year 1874 was a significant one in American history. Among its many milestones were the patenting of barbed wire, the annexation of the Bronx by New York City, and the opening of the Philadelphia Zoo. Ulysses S. Grant was in the White House, leading a nation of just 37 states, and it was the […]
