Chicago man convicted of murder based on blind witness’ testimony files lawsuit against city, police
A Chicago man who was convicted of murder 10 years ago based on the testimony of a blind witness is suing the city and police department. Darien Harris was convicted in 2014 for his role in a deadly shooting at a South Side gas station in 2011. Harris was released in December, having served 12 […]
The Twitter Files: Lenin Would Be Proud
“The vast majority of commercial and industrial establishments are now working not for the free market but for the government.” V.I. Lenin, State and Revolution; 1917 This Lenin quote leapt to mind amid the recent revelations coming from the “Twitter files” and exposed over the past several weeks. Among other disclosures, the files revealed direct […]
Catholic Group Knights Of Columbus Files Lawsuit Against Biden Admin For Blocking 60-Year Tradition
Members of a Knights of Columbus council in Petersburg, VA filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration Tuesday after being denied permission to hold their traditional Memorial Day Mass at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. The members of the Catholic service organization are suing the Biden administration citing religious discrimination, according to the news release. This […]
Antonio Brown files for bankruptcy, owes creditors $3 million
Antonio Brown is bankrupt. The controversial and mercurial former NFL receiver filed for federal bankruptcy in Florida on Monday, owing about $3 million to eight creditors. According to a report in the Times Union. The former owner of the Albany Empire Arena Football League team won’t be able to pay at least three six-figure civil […]
HILLSDALE’S IMPRIMIS -The Twitter Files Reveal an Existential Threat
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter last October and the subsequent reporting on the Twitter Files by journalists Matt Taibbi, Bari Weiss, and a handful of others beginning in early December is one of the most important news stories of our time. The Twitter Files story encompasses, and to a large extent connects, every major political […]
Stefanik files ethics complaints against Trump judge
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik filed an ethics complaint against Judge Juan Marchan for an alleged conflict of interest related to the judge’s daughter’s role at a firm known for representing Democratic politicians. Marchand, an acting New York State Supreme Court judge, is presiding over the unprecedented criminal trial against former President Trump based […]
DOJ files lawsuit against Oklahoma challenging state immigration law
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the state of Oklahoma, challenging a state law that imposes criminal penalties on illegal immigrants. The Justice Department argued that enforcement of immigration law is a federal matter and that Oklahoma “cannot ignore the U.S. Constitution and settled Supreme Court precedent.” Last week, Oklahoma […]
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy after losing millions on ill-fated all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion
Red Lobster’s chief executive claimed there was something fishy about its largest shareholder’s involvement in the ill-fated all-you-can-eat shrimp promotion that caused the nation’s largest seafood chain to file for bankruptcy. The Orlando, Florida-based chain filed for Chapter 11 protection late Sunday after unexpectedly closing nearly 100 stores last week. Red Lobster, which had 650 […]
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy
Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, announcing it would close numerous restaurants and sell equipment to raise cash. The announcement comes a week after the company closed 48 stores, citing the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The chain has reportedly been considering bankruptcy for more than a month and is […]
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy: What happens now?
(WJET/WFXP) — Less than a week after Red Lobster announced the closure of dozens of restaurants across the United States, the company has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The seafood chain has struggled in recent years with rising rent and labor costs. Management failures and poor store performance also contributed to the decision […]