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world

The Killing Of Haiti’s President Heads to a U.S. Court. What to Know.

Haiti's Presidential Assassination Trial Moves to Miami. Justice Seeks Its Slow Course.

What Happened

Jovenel Moïse, Haiti's president, was assassinated at his home in July 2021. U.S. federal prosecutors are now bringing charges against suspects in Miami, as several defendants had connections to the United States and some of the alleged conspiracy was planned on U.S. soil.

What's In Your Control

Whether you follow the trial proceedings or not. If you have Haitian friends or connections, checking on their wellbeing. For most readers: deciding how much attention to give to foreign legal proc...

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health

Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime of lost earnings, court rules

UK Court Expands NHS Liability. Injured Children Can Now Claim Lost Future Earnings.

What Happened

A UK court ruled that children who suffer medical negligence by the NHS can claim compensation for their entire lifetime of lost earnings, not just until age 18. This legal precedent expands the scope of damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice cases involving minors.

What's In Your Control

Whether you understand your rights if you have a child receiving NHS care. Whether you have appropriate medical insurance. How you document medical interactions if you have concerns.

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crime

Trial Begins for Father of Teen Charged in Georgia School Shooting

Father on Trial for Son's School Shooting. Parents Face New Legal Territory.

What Happened

The father of a teenager charged in a Georgia school shooting is now facing his own criminal trial. This represents a legal precedent where parents are being held criminally responsible for their children's violent acts involving firearms.

What's In Your Control

Whether you secure firearms in your home if you own them. How you respond to warning signs in young people around you. Whether you follow this legal precedent as it develops - it may affect gun own...

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legal

Uber Found Liable in Rape by Driver, Setting Stage for Thousands of Cases

Court Rules Uber Liable for Driver's Crime. Legal Precedent Set for Safety Accountability.

What Happened

A court found Uber liable for a rape committed by one of its drivers, establishing legal precedent that could affect thousands of similar pending cases. The ruling holds the rideshare company responsible for crimes committed by drivers on their platform.

What's In Your Control

Your rideshare safety choices: sharing trip details with contacts, sitting behind the driver, verifying license plates and driver photos before entering, rating drivers honestly, and reporting conc...

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politics

Former Uvalde Officer Adrian Gonzales Found Not Guilty of Endangering Children in Mass Shooting

Uvalde Officer Acquitted in Criminal Trial. The Families' Pain Continues.

What Happened

Former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales was found not guilty of charges related to child endangerment during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 21 people. Gonzales was among the officers criticized for their delayed response during the massacre.

What's In Your Control

Whether you follow ongoing civil lawsuits (which have different legal standards). How you process this as part of the broader conversation about school safety in your community. Whether you engage ...

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