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Hermès accused of violating antitrust law by only selling Birkins to ‘worthy’ customers

A new class action lawsuit in California accuses Hermès of violating antitrust laws by selling its iconic Birkin handbags only to customers who have a sufficient history of purchasing other products. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in federal court in San Francisco, alleges that the salespeople sold Hermès ancillary products (commonly purchasable items such as scarves, […]

Salon Owner Jailed For Violating COVID Lockdown Unseats Incumbent In State House Primary

A salon owner jailed for violating coronavirus lockdown restrictions unseated an incumbent state lawmaker in the Texas Republican primary Tuesday night. Shelley Luther, who was arrested for disobeying closure orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, defeated incumbent Reggie Smith to win the Texas House of Representatives District 62, according to the Associated Press. won a seat. […]

Former Kentucky deputy convicted of violating civil rights, obstructing justice

The Justice Department says a former central Kentucky sheriff’s deputy was convicted in federal court of using unnecessary force to violate the civil rights of those he arrested and of obstruction of justice for attempting to cover up his actions. announced. A Lexington jury returned the verdict for Tanner Abbott, 31, who was a Boyle […]

Mississippi city, PD violating Constitution by jailing people over unpaid fees: DOJ

Mississippi cities and police departments have been told by the Justice Department that it is unconstitutional to jail people for unpaid fines without determining whether they have the ability to pay them. A letter sent Thursday from the Department of Justice to the city of Lexington and the Lexington Police Department found that the current […]

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues school district after principals accused of violating election laws

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (Republican) has accused two school principals of using their school accounts to encourage school employees to vote in Republican primaries and to endorse candidates who oppose school vouchers. It has filed lawsuits against school districts across the state for alleged violations. Two leaked emails allegedly sent to Denton Independent School […]