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| The Brief for Dec 5 |
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In today's Brief: The former founding president of San Antonio s Haven for Hope shelter is now the head of a federal homeless agency. But some advocates say they re concerned.
Elvia Limn, Texas Tribune 12/05/2019    |
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| Guardians (part 2 of 2) |
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Nearly two years after her mother died in a Dallas senior living apartment, Shannon Gleason Dion got a call from a Plano detective. Her mother had likely been murdered, he told her, by a man who could be among the most prolific serial killers in Texas history.
Charles Scudder, The Dallas Morning News 12/05/2019 |
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| Guardians (part 1 of 2) |
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No one knew what kind of evil was visiting North Texas senior living communities. But when a precious necklace went missing from her dead mother s apartment, Shannon Gleason Dion began a long and difficult search for the truth.
Charles Scudder , The Dallas Morning News 12/05/2019 |
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| Nine More Accusers File New Lawsuit Against Epstein Estate |
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A lawsuit was filed on Tuesday against the estate of financier Jeffrey Epstein alleging the sexual abuse of girls and young women. According to the lawsuit, filed by nine accusers, the alleged abuse began as early as 1985. Epstein committed suicide on Aug. 10, five weeks after he was arrested on federal sex trafficking charges. The recently filed lawsuit seeks compensation from Epstein s $577 million estate.
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters 12/03/2019 |
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| Minnesota Files Suit Against Juul Over Youth Vaping |
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The state of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit against Juul Labs alleging the e-cigarette company is responsible for a rise in youth vaping. According to the lawsuit, the company violated state consumer protection laws by targeting teens with the marketing of its e-cigarette devices. The lawsuit, announced by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, was filed in Hennepin County District Court on Wednesday.
Rebecca Klar, The Hill 12/04/2019 |
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| 19 Women File New Lawsuit Against Lyft Over Predatory Drivers |
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Ride-sharing company Lyft is facing a lawsuit by 19 additional women who say they were sexually harassed and/or assaulted by drivers. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in the San Francisco Superior Court in the wake of a separate lawsuit filed by 14 women with similar allegations. Both of the lawsuits allege drivers attempted to rape, grope, and have sex with their riders.
Ellie Bufkin, Washington Examiner 12/04/2019 |
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| Lawsuit: Teen Sexually Assaulted While Volunteering at Fort Worth Animal Shelter |
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A teen was repeatedly sexually assaulted over several months while volunteering at a Fort Worth animal shelter, according to a lawsuit filed against the city. The lawsuit claims the city didn t protect the teen from Christian Morgan, who the family says repeatedly sexually assaulted the teen when she volunteered at the shelter where he worked.
Lauren Zakalik, WFAA.com 12/05/2019 |
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| UPS Workers Say Injuries Underreported |
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Workers at United Parcel Service Inc. claim management pressures them not to report injuries and threatens retaliation if they do, a charge the company denies. Annual revenue for the company has grown rapidly thanks largely to the ecommerce boom, putting increasing pressure on the company to keep packages moving.
Fatima Hussein, Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg 12/05/2019 |
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