‘Door Dash-style’ drug service, inmate exploits teen: Read latest legal stories
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Thousands of legal cases reach U.S. courts every year. From accusations of mistreatment in prisons to fraud to sexual abuse and beyond, here are some of the latest from across the country.
Woman leads ‘Door Dash-style’ drug deliveries involving a puppy in CA, feds say
In California, Natalie Marie Gonzalez was sentenced to prison over a “Door Dash-style” drug delivery service in the Bay Area, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California. Prosecutors say Gonzalez sold methamphetamine disguised as Adderall to customers, using a puppy to make transactions appear casual. Gonzalez, who pleaded guilty, expressed remorse in a letter to the court, acknowledging the harm caused by her actions. | Published April 21 | Read More |
Inmate makes thousands of calls to girl he’s convicted of abusing in CA, feds say
Nathaniel Ray Diaz, an inmate in California, is accused of violating a no-contact order by making thousands of calls to a girl he was convicted of abusing, according to federal court filings. Prosecutors say Diaz contacted the girl from prison and instructed her to send explicit images. A federal grand jury indicted Diaz on charges including sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California. | Published April 22 | Read More |
‘Act of evil.’ Man killed NM cop who tried to help him, feds say. He’s sentenced
Jaremy Smith was sentenced to life in prison after prosecutors say he pleaded guilty to killing New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico. Prosecutors say Smith shot Hare,who offered to help him with a flat tire. Smith is also accused of killing a paramedic in South Carolina days earlier. Smith’s attorneys argued he was remorseful, but prosecutors described him as a “remorseless killer.” | Published April 23 | Read More |
‘Too revealing.’ Louisiana restaurant refuses to serve woman over outfit, suit says
In Louisiana, Y’Mine McClanahan filed a lawsuit against Stab’s Prime Steak and Seafood, saying she was refused service due to her outfit, which was deemed “too revealing,” according to her complaint. McClanahan, who is Black, accuses the restaurant of discriminatory dress code enforcement, favoring white patrons. Her lawsuit seeks a jury trial and claims violations of the Civil Rights Act, Louisiana state law, and negligence. | Published April 23 | Read More |
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