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Suits: College Websites Must Be Accessible to Blind Students
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Eight lawsuits have been filed in federal court in recent weeks as lawyers for Emanuel Delacruz, who cannot see, allege the websites of a number of colleges do not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). So reports The New York Times.
Read more...Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Settled for $100K with Rose McGowan in late 90’s: Report
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Actress Rose McGowan reached a previously undisclosed $100,000 settlement with Harvey Weinstein 20 years ago. So reports Business Insider.
Read more...ACLU Seeks to Expand ‘Abortion Pill’ to Pharmacies
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The American Civil Liberties Union is suing to make the “abortion pill” accessible outside clinics, hospitals and doctors’ offices. So reports CBS News.
Read more...Penn. AG Takes Aim at Student Loan Company Over Deceptive Practices
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is suing the student loan company Navient for “deceptive practices and predatory conduct.” So reports the WIVB 4.
Read more...Columbia Prof Sexually Harassed Student 50 Years His Junior: Suit
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Longtime Columbia University professor William Harris allegedly sexually harassed an unnamed student, prompting her to withdraw from classes. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...Chelsea Bombing Suspect Ejected from Courtroom
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Ahmad Khan Rahimi, charged with detonating a bomb in Chelsea last year, was removed from court during the opening statements of his trail. So reports The New York Times.
Read more...Black NYPD Cops Passed Over for Promotions File Class Action Suit
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Detectives Jon McCollum and Roland Stephens, along with the widow of Theodore Coleman, are suing the NYPD after claiming they were denied promotions because of their race. So reports The New York Post.
Read more...Bollywood Director Acquitted of Raping of Columbia University Grad
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Bollywood director Mahmood Farooqui was acquitted of drunkenly raping a Columbia University graduate after appealing his conviction. So reports The New York Daily News.
Read more...CA Woman to Get $6.7M After Alleged Scuffle with Police
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Danielle Harmon Burfine, of San Jose, Calif., will get $6.7 million after suffering permanent nerve damage, according to her attorney. She may never be able to work again following an altercation with Santa Clara police. So reports KTVU.
Read more...AG Sessions: Free Speech Under Attack at Colleges
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Justice Department will aide those suing colleges for infringing their freedom of speech. So reports Time.
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