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Colorado paramedic to be sentenced in Elijah McClain’s death, bringing case to a close

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Colorado paramedic to be sentenced in Elijah McClain’s death, bringing case to a close

A paramedic in Colorado is set to be sentenced for his involvement in the death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who died after being put in a chokehold by police and injected with ketamine. The sentencing closes out the legal proceedings related to McClain’s death, which led to significant police reforms in Colorado, including banning chokeholds and prohibiting police from pressuring paramedics to use ketamine on suspects. The case has also highlighted the importance of district attorney races in holding law enforcement accountable.

Top NY court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction

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Top NY court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by a New York court, leading to a new trial in the landmark #MeToo case. The court found that the trial judge made errors by allowing testimony from women not part of the charges and by allowing prejudicial cross-examination. The decision now rests with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on whether to retry Weinstein, who is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence.

Harvey Weinstein, ’s conviction overturned by top NY court

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Harvey Weinstein, ’s conviction overturned by top NY court

New York’s highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sex crimes conviction due to critical mistakes made by the trial judge. The court ruled that allowing testimony from women who were not part of the charges and cross-examining Weinstein in a prejudicial manner was an abuse of judicial discretion. The decision calls for a new trial.

Property tax company Ownwell refuses to defend itself from charges by competitors

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Property tax company Ownwell refuses to defend itself from charges by competitors

A property tax company called Ownwell in North Texas is offering to file homestead designation paperwork for homeowners for free, but then charges 25% of the savings from homestead exemptions. The company has been criticized for making false promises and misstating the pricing of its competitors. The Better Business Bureau revoked Ownwell’s A+ rating in February. It is advised to make sure you have a homestead exemption on your primary residence and not fall for deceptive practices during the property tax season.

South Carolina Legislature Forces New Standards for Forced Combination on Revenue Department | JD Supra

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South Carolina Legislature Forces New Standards for Forced Combination on Revenue Department | JD Supra

Fact: Under a new bill signed into law on March 11, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Revenue will have to satisfy additional standards before it may force affiliated corporate taxpayers to file a unitary combined return.

Auditor general accused of shoddy work

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Auditor general accused of shoddy work

The Internal Audit Service accused the auditor-general of serious negligence and conduct unbecoming in connection to a report he released, stating that he violated auditing principles and standards by not meeting with auditees before publishing findings. The agency also claimed that the Commissioner of Internal Audit took immediate action in response to allegations of conflict of interest and communicated this to the auditor-general, who still went ahead and published his report without considering this information.

Palestinian NGO’s legal case over UK arms to Israel to be heard in October

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Palestinian NGO’s legal case over UK arms to Israel to be heard in October

A Palestinian rights group, Al-Haq, is challenging British arms exports to Israel due to alleged breaches of international law in the Gaza war. The case will be heard in October at London’s High Court.

UK judge dismisses case against climate activist who held up sign outside trial

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UK judge dismisses case against climate activist who held up sign outside trial

A judge in London ruled that a climate activist should not be prosecuted for holding a placard outside a criminal court telling jurors they could acquit defendants according to their conscience. Judge Pushpinder Saini dismissed the case, stating that criminal prosecution was a disproportionate approach that interfered with the activist’s right to freedom of expression. Warner displayed the sign to inform jurors of their rights and to challenge judges who she believed were acting unlawfully. The attempted prosecution of Warner is part of a wider crackdown on protest movements in Britain and Europe, particularly in relation to environmental activism and climate change protests.