Child with stage 4 cancer deported by ICE, lawsuit says & 5 more 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.
Child with stage 4 cancer deported by ICE despite being US citizen, lawsuit says
In Louisiana, a federal lawsuit says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers deported a 4-year-old boy with stage 4 kidney cancer, his sister, and their mother, despite the children being U.S. citizens. The lawsuit, filed on July 31, says the deportation interrupted the boy’s critical cancer treatment. The family is seeking damages, saying ICE violated their constitutional rights. | Published Aug. 12 | Read More
School bus driver seen molesting girl on ride home gets prison in NY, feds say
In New York, Tomas Rosario, a former school bus driver, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of molesting a 13-year-old girl, federal prosecutors say. The incidents were captured on a school bus security camera, according to prosecutors. Rosario was also accused of soliciting explicit photos from the girl. | Published Aug. 13 | Read More
Postal worker flaunting stacks of cash online stole mail for years in CA, feds say
In California, Mary Ann Magdamit, a former postal worker, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud after stealing checks and credit cards from the mail, federal prosecutors say. Magdamit used the stolen items for luxury purchases and international travel, sharing her exploits on social media, according to prosecutors. She faces up to 30 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for Oct. 27. | Published Aug. 14 | Read More
Dad having diabetic emergency was tased, had arm broken by cop in CA, suit says
In California, a federal lawsuit says Jeffrey Callaghan was tased and had his arm broken by a police officer during a diabetic emergency. The suit, filed on July 24, accuses officers of using excessive force and falsely charging Callaghan with crimes to cover up their actions. Callaghan is seeking damages for the incident. | Published Aug. 15 | Read More
OnlyFans creator made $5.4 million but didn’t pay her taxes, feds say
In Florida, Kylie Leia Perez, an OnlyFans content creator, is accused of not paying $1.6 million in taxes on her $5.4 million earnings, according to federal prosecutors. Perez faces charges of filing a false tax return and failing to pay income tax from 2019 to 2023. If convicted, she could face up to seven years in federal prison. | Published Aug. 15 | Read More
Student types, deletes shooting ‘joke’ in email in AZ, suit says. He’s suspended
In Arizona, a federal lawsuit says a high school student was suspended for typing and deleting a shooting “joke” in an email draft, which was flagged by AI software. The student’s parents argue the suspension violated his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights, as the email was never sent and was written off-campus. They are seeking damages and a jury trial. | Published Aug. 15 | Read More
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