Surgeon blamed after voicing concern over baby’s death, MI suit says & more cases
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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.
Man mails letter threatening to kill podcaster, mentions Charlie Kirk, feds say
A California man, George Russell Isbell Jr., mailed a threatening letter to conservative media personality Benny Johnson, according to the Justice Department. The letter, which mentioned the recent death of Charlie Kirk, was sent to Johnson’s home in Tampa, Florida, and included violent threats, court documents say. Isbell was arrested in San Diego on charges of mailing a threatening communication, according to prosecutors. | Published Oct. 13 | Read More
Surgeon retaliated against after voicing concerns over baby’s death, MI suit says
In Michigan, Dr. Sudesh Ebenezer is suing Hurley Medical Center, saying the hospital retaliated against him after he raised concerns about the care of a 12-month-old baby who died. The lawsuit says the hospital failed to provide necessary medical tests and lost track of the infant, leading to the baby’s death. Ebenezer alleges that after voicing his concerns, his role was diminished, resulting in a significant pay cut. | Published Oct. 13 | Read More
Cops didn’t believe teen was raped until she filmed evidence in Florida, suit says
In Florida, Taylor Cadle is suing over a mishandled investigation where authorities did not believe her when she reported as a teenager that her great uncle, Henry Cadle, had been sexually abusing her, according to a federal lawsuit. The lawsuit says Taylor Cadle was wrongfully prosecuted for lying before providing video evidence of the abuse, leading to Henry Cadle’s conviction. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is accused of conducting a flawed investigation and failing to protect Taylor Cadle. | Published Oct. 15 | Read More
State Department employee took ‘Top Secret’ defense documents home, feds say
In Virginia, State Department employee Ashley Tellis is accused of taking classified documents from the Department of Defense and storing them at his home, according to federal investigators. The documents, marked “Secret” and “Top Secret,” were found during a search of his home, and Tellis was arrested on charges of unlawful retention of national defense information, according to court documents and federal prosecutors. | Published Oct. 16 | Read More
Police chase severely injures innocent passenger who lost her arm, GA suit says
In Georgia, Terri Ball is suing Cobb County police for $15 million after a high-speed chase resulted in a crash that left her severely injured, according to her lawsuit. Ball, an innocent passenger, lost her right arm and suffered multiple broken bones after the car she was in was hit during what she says was an unlawful police maneuver. The lawsuit accuses officers of violating policies on vehicle pursuits and use of force. | Published Oct. 20 | Read More
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