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What Led to “Take Care of Maya” Trial Against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital?

The story depicted in the Netflix documentary, “Take Care of Maya” is now playing out live in a Florida courtroom. What led to the documentary and now, a $220 million dollar lawsuit over the care — or lack of care — for a ten-year-old…

What New Criminal Charges Does Escaped Murder Danelo Cavalcante Face?

For 14 days, the country — and particularly those living in southeastern Pennsylvania — waited to see if and when police would capture escaped murderer Danelo Souza Cavalcante. The community was relieved when police finally apprehended…
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Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges After Failing to Restrain Child in Car Seat 

A tragic accident is ending with criminal charges. Find out why a mother who failed to properly restrain her child in a car seat is now facing manslaughter charges months after a tragic crash. A Terrible Accident On the night of March 5, 2023,…

Breaking Down the Lizzo Lawsuit: Why Are Three Dancers Suing The Singer and Her Dance Captain?  

Singer and entertainer Lizzo is frequently covered in new stories discussing body shaming and female empowerment. But in the last few months, Lizzo has been on the opposite side of the conversation. Instead of being highlighted as a public…

Michael Oher & The Difference Between Adoption and Legal Conservatorship

Many people are familiar with the story of NFL football player Michael Oher. His life was depicted in the 2009 blockbuster movie The Blind Side. But what audiences saw may not be as true to Oher’s life as initially thought. Why did Oher…

Changes to Florida’s Death Penalty Laws Cause Confusion Over Who Should Be Executed

Many inmates on death row thought they were going to avoid the death penalty when capital punishment laws in Florida changed in 2016. Now, a new Florida law questions whether or not these people will be spared from death. What has changed…

Trump Is Accused of 91 Crimes. What Are They and How Much Prison Time Does He Face? 

No president in the history of the United States of America had been charged with a crime until April 2023. Now, in the last five months, former president Donald J. Trump has been charged with a total of 91 crimes in four different criminal…

Henry Ruggs III Sentenced to 3-10 Years in Prison for 2021 Deadly Drunk Driving Accident 

In 2020, Henry Ruggs III was looking ahead to a dazzling career in the NFL. Drafted by the Las Vegas Raider, Ruggs had a multimillion-dollar contract in hand. But it all disappeared one night in 2021 when Ruggs got behind the wheel while drunk…

Can a Man Sue Taco Bell Over The Amount of Filling In a Mexican Pizza?

A man in New York was not happy when the Mexican Pizza he purchased from Taco Bell didn’t look like the photos in advertisements, so he’s suing. Is a lack of beef and beans reason enough to file a lawsuit? And if it is, what potential…