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Ford to pay $2.3M to settle Buffalo Stamping racial harassment case

Ford to pay $2.3M to settle Buffalo Stamping racial harassment case

The racial charges made at the Buffalo Stamping Plant, where Ford has 800 employees, were investigated by the U.S. EEOC.
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Ohio Grapples with Fake Comments Threatening Clean Energy Projects and Public Trust

Ohio Grapples with Fake Comments Threatening Clean Energy Projects and Public Trust

Ohio is facing a growing problem of seemingly fake public comments being submitted to regulatory agencies, primarily aimed at blocking renewable energy projects and promoting fossil fuels. This trend is eroding public trust in government decision-making, as genuine public feedback is diluted by fabricated submissions. For instance, the Ohio Power Siting Board denied a permit for the Crossroads Solar Grazing Center, a 94-megawatt project, citing 'consistent and substantial opposition' despite evidence from the developer, Open Road Renewables, that many opposing comments appeared to be fabricated. The board did not refer these fake comments for prosecution. A similar incident occurred in 2023 with pro-fracking comments submitted to Ohio’s Oil and Gas Land Management Commission, where nearly 150 names were used without consent. While the Attorney General's office investigated, no civil or criminal charges were filed, with misconduct attributed to a third-party vendor.
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J.M. Smucker's Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe's Over Frozen PB Sandwiches to Proceed

J.M. Smucker's Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe's Over Frozen PB Sandwiches to Proceed

J.M. Smucker's Trademark Lawsuit Against Trader Joe's Over Frozen PB Sandwiches to Proceed
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Massachusetts Law Regulates No-Knock Warrants, Requires Probable Cause and Specific Criteria

Massachusetts Law Regulates No-Knock Warrants, Requires Probable Cause and Specific Criteria

Massachusetts has implemented a law, Section 2D of Chapter 276, that strictly regulates the issuance of no-knock warrants. These warrants, which permit law enforcement to enter a residence without prior announcement, can only be issued by a judge under specific conditions. The affidavit supporting the warrant request must establish probable cause that announcing presence would endanger the lives of officers or others. Additionally, the affidavit must attest that there is no reason to believe minor children or adults over 65 are in the home, unless there is a credible risk of imminent harm to these vulnerable individuals. Police officers executing a search warrant are generally required to knock and announce their presence and purpose before forcibly entering, unless a no-knock warrant has been specifically authorized under these stringent criteria. Any evidence seized in violation of these requirements will be deemed inadmissible.
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Miami faculty cancel 'teach-out' after university says it violates law

Miami faculty cancel 'teach-out' after university says it violates law

The faculty union at Miami University said university officials are stopping it from participating in a demonstration planned for Sept. 2.
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Delaware City Council votes not to renew city manager's contract

Delaware City Council votes not to renew city manager's contract

The Aug. 31 meeting was called exclusively to vote on. It came after a series of closed-door conversations between members of the council.
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Records reveal dispute over charges in JD Vance home vandalism case

Records reveal dispute over charges in JD Vance home vandalism case

A Cincinnati police officer was disciplined after refusing to charge the man accused of smashing windows at the vice president's home with a felony.
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Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's mad dash to the political center is putting Ohioans at risk.
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Lakewood Man Indicted for Burglary and Grand Theft After Allegedly Stealing Firearm from Deceased Resident's Home

Lakewood Man Indicted for Burglary and Grand Theft After Allegedly Stealing Firearm from Deceased Resident's Home

A 44-year-old Lakewood man, Leonardo Gonzalez, who was employed by a private body transport company, has been indicted on charges of burglary and grand theft. Police allege that Gonzalez returned to a Montville Township home and stole a firearm just hours after he had removed the body of a deceased resident from the premises. The incident began on July 23 when officers responded to a natural death at the Montville Township residence. Gonzalez, sent by a third-party transport company contracted by the funeral home, reportedly commented on a firearm in the home during the body removal. Approximately two hours after the deceased was removed, a vehicle associated with the transport service was captured by Flock license plate reader cameras returning to the residence and leaving several minutes later. The victim's family subsequently discovered the home had been entered and contacted the Montville Police Department, initiating an investigation that utilized Flock cameras, a neighbor's security footage, and inte...
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Feds visit Detroit; vow crackdown on truckers who can't speak English

Feds visit Detroit; vow crackdown on truckers who can't speak English

During a visit to Detroit, Trump officials said non-English speaking truck drivers are hurting Americans, and sanctuary cities are partly to blame.
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After 35 years on the bench, Perry County's first female judge is retiring

After 35 years on the bench, Perry County's first female judge is retiring

Perry County juvenile-probate Judge Luann Cooperrider hopes to continue her passion for biking and community service in retirement.
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10th Circuit Orders New Unlawful Arrest Trial for Colorado Springs Officers

10th Circuit Orders New Unlawful Arrest Trial for Colorado Springs Officers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has ordered a new trial in an unlawful arrest case against Colorado Springs officers, ruling that a trial judge improperly allowed jurors to view unflattering video clips of the plaintiff, Sasha Cronick. Cronick had sued officers Christopher Pryor and Robert McCafferty, alleging unlawful search and arrest after she was handcuffed in 2018, minutes after helping resuscitate a man who had overdosed. The original trial sided with the officers. However, the appellate court agreed with Cronick that videos showing her berating police in unrelated incidents were unfairly prejudicial and distracted from the core issue of whether her constitutional rights were violated during the Sun Springs Motel incident. The 10th Circuit did uphold a $18,680 sanction against Cronick and her lawyers for deleting electronic evidence.