Daniel Jackson
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Chattanooga, TN, United States
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Corruption conviction is no bar to lobbying, ex-lawmaker tells Massachusetts high court
The appeal comes from a Democrat who served the Massachusetts House of Representatives for 30 years, the last five as speaker, before he was toppled by federal corruption charges. → Read More
Years before the ratification of the Constitution, she sued for her freedom and won
A town in the Berkshires celebrated the little-known legacy of Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved woman who was one of the first to successfully sue for her freedom, with a statute unveiled Sunday. → Read More
Sandy Hook defamation trial is imminent, but first Alex Jones needs a jury
The proceedings four years in the making took a detour this month to bankruptcy court and also included hearings to determine whether Alex Jones’ attorneys should face discipline. → Read More
The Empire State’s new groove: Hochul vows to change Albany culture
At the swearing-in of New York's first female governor, themes of women in power speak to Kathy Hochul's ambitions for a tenure longer than than the year and change remaining of Andrew Cuomo's third term. → Read More
A window of justice: two years and 9,000 child sex abuse claims later
Only hours remain for victims of long-ago sex abuse suffered as children to sue their assailants in New York — a two-year window doubled by the pandemic. → Read More
Federal judge dismisses gunmaker’s suit over New Jersey AG’s subpoena
The New Jersey Attorney General sought information about how Smith and Wesson advertised its firearms for self-defense. → Read More
Judge rejects gun maker’s bid to toss Sandy Hook litigation
Remington argued a complaint filed by relatives of Sandy Hook victims did not show its marketing influenced the shooter who carried out the 2012 elementary school massacre. → Read More
ACLU Challenges Tennessee Transgender Bathroom Sign Law
The law, set to take effect next week, mandates criminal penalties for business owners who don’t post a warning sign notifying customers the establishment allows transgender people to use restrooms… → Read More
Defense Secretary Recommends Independent Prosecutions for Military Sexual Assaults
Even as some members of the top brass in the U.S. military say the move may undermine discipline and order, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III said he will recommend sexual assault cases no long… → Read More
DA Resolves Cold Case of Slain Man Who Testified Against Tennessee Governor
The District Attorney in Hamilton County, Tennessee believes the administration of a Tennessee governor investigators say took bribes to grant early parole to inmates in the late ‘70s was partially… → Read More
Tennessee High Court Hears Bid to Reinstate School Voucher Program
At issue is an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution intended to limit the power of the Legislature. → Read More
Marjorie Taylor Greene Leans Into Mask Controversy While Speaking With Supporters at Rally
Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz made an appearance in Dalton, Georgia on their third stop of their America First Rally Tour. → Read More
Feds Seize Nearly 70 Big Cats From Former ‘Tiger King’ Zoo
Citing deteriorating conditions and possibly pregnant cats, authorities seized dozens of animals housed at the former zoo made famous by the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” → Read More
Barge Traffic Resumes Under Cracked Bridge in Memphis
The discovery of the crack in the I-40 bridge comes amid a renewed focus on infrastructure in Washington. → Read More
Arrested Protesters Can Challenge Louisiana Pipeline Law, Judge Rules
The two protesters and a journalist say a Louisiana law that designates the thousands of miles of pipeline in the state as critical infrastructure has chilled their free speech rights. → Read More
Federal Judges Question Alabama’s Standing in Census Suit
As Alabama challenges the method the federal government is using to keep responses to the 2020 census confidential, one judge hearing the case noted the state constitution allows it to conduct its … → Read More
Census Privacy Technique to Face Scrutiny of Three-Judge Panel
Alabama seeks a quicker release of census data and questions the accuracy of differential privacy, the technique the Census Bureau plans to use to safeguard personal information for next 72 years. → Read More
Tennessee Lawmakers Mull Creation of Statewide Chancery Court
Tennessee statute directs the Davidson County Chancery Court in downtown Nashville to hear lawsuits challenging state law. But after a judge issued a ruling on voting by mail during the pandemic la… → Read More
One Dead, One Hurt in East Tennessee School Shooting
An officer with the Knoxville Police Department is among the several gunshot victims. → Read More
Amazon Defeats Union Push at Alabama Plant
The failed vote is a setback for a retail union and politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders, who described the effort as a pivotal moment for American unions and workers. → Read More