The estate of Joshua McLemore is suing Jackson County, Indiana and several of its employees and contractors for wrongful death, alleging that McLemore's death was caused by 20 days of solitary confinement in the county jail. The lawsuit claims that the jail staff were aware of McLemore's schizophrenia and failed to provide him with appropriate mental health care, leading to his death. The case seeks damages for McLemore's death, as well as to hold the defendants accountable for their failure to provide proper care.
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President Joe Biden has expressed concern over the recent leak of classified US documents, and has indicated that the Justice Department's investigation of the leaker is "getting close" to a conclusion. The FBI has reportedly narrowed the number of people they believe could be responsible, and the investigation is being conducted by the Intelligence Committee and the Justice Department. It is unclear what the consequences for the leaker may be, or what impact the leak may have on US foreign policy.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to testify Thursday in a New York deposition as part of a $250 million civil lawsuit alleging fraud in his real estate business practices. Trump has denied the allegations and tweeted that the deposition is "another unjust & ridiculous persecution". Sources have said Trump will answer questions during the deposition, and it is unclear how long it will last.
Thabo Bester, also known as the "Facebook Rapist," was returned to South Africa after escaping from a top-security prison with the help of guards. Bester is expected to be charged with murder for his part in the escape plot, while the guards will face disciplinary action and it is unclear what charges Magudumana will face. The escape has caused a stir in South Africa, as Bester was initially arrested in 2011 for the rape of a woman he had met on Facebook and was later convicted of murder and rape in 2014 and sentenced to life in prison.
Key takeaways: Former President Donald Trump is expected to visit the offices of New York’s Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday for his second deposition…
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Key takeaways: House Republicans have proposed a bill that would move cases against former presidents from state jurisdiction to federal court. The bill is a…
On Wednesday evening, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg held a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at Old National Bank that left five dead and eight wounded. The 911 calls revealed the panic and fear of the victims, including from the gunman's mother, who said her son "has a gun and is heading toward" the bank. Greenberg encouraged the community to use the time to reflect on the losses and to focus on preventing similar tragedies in the future.