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Virginia voter roll removal process violates federal law, groups allege — state fires back

A lawsuit filed against Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and state election officials alleges that efforts to remove noncitizens from voter registration rolls violate federal law. The lawsuit calls the voter roll maintenance effort a “purge program” and alleges it violates the National Voter Registration Act. Plaintiffs include the Virginia Immigrant Rights Coalition, the Virginia […]

Man Ran Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Network From Inside Federal Prison, Authorities Allege

Federal prosecutors in North Dakota on Wednesday charged a man with running a drug trafficking and money laundering network inside a federal prison. Jesus Amrahaby Celestin Ortega, a.k.a. “Flaco,” 26, has been charged since January 2022 with “allegedly engaging in drug-related and money laundering conspiracies, and a continuing criminal enterprise while serving time in federal […]

Former SpaceX employees allege illegal firings after sharing complaints

Eight former SpaceX employees are suing the company and CEO Elon Musk, claiming they were wrongfully fired after complaining about the workplace culture. The former employees filed the lawsuit in California court. A letter to management in 2022 detailed complaints of rampant sexual harassment and an “Animal House”-like hostile work environment, according to the Associated […]

Ex-Cop Sexually Assaulted Multiple Women While On Duty, Feds Allege

A former police officer from California is facing additional charges for allegedly sexually assaulting several women while on duty, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. The DOJ charged 40-year-old J. DeShawn Torrence with “deprivation of constitutional rights under color of law for sexually assaulting four women with whom he interacted during the course […]