National Legal News

ACLU Files Lawsuit against New Arkansas Parenting Ban

The ACLU argues that the Arkansas Adoption and Foster Care Act, or Act 1, violates constitutional rights.

Jury Convicts Gang Member of First-degree Murder of Blind Man

On December 2, Ruben Alejandro Oliveros, 27, received a conviction of first-degree murder in the 2006 death of legally blind Raffi Yessayan, 26.

Man in Santa Costume Massacres Ex-In-Laws’ Christmas Party

Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, dressed as Santa, killed nine people and injured several others at his ex-in-laws’ Christmas Eve party at their Los Angeles residence. Pardo began shooting indiscriminately before setting the house on fire and, finally, committing suicide.

Settlement Awarded to Victims of Charter Bus Crash

$10 million has been awarded to victims of a January 2008 charter bus crash, in a personal injury settlement that was made public last Wednesday.