Prosecutor Immunity in Limbo Before Supreme Court
A California case before the Supreme Court challenges absolute immunity for prosecutors. The suit seeks accountability for a wrongful murder conviction in Long Beach 1979, arguing failed oversight of jailhouse informant testimony. Proponents say ruling could curb wrongful convictions and require shared information systems.
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California
Supreme Court
Los Angeles
9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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L. Goldstein
John van de Kamp
van de Kamp
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Long Beach
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Waterboarding at Work Sparks Torture Debate in Utah Suit
Chad Hudgens sues Prosper Inc alleging a supervisor used water from a jug to simulate a team building exercise outside a Provo office park. Prosper defends the act as unauthorized coaching and investigates while supervisor Christopherson returns to work. Hudgens says the incident proves the method works for sales pressure.
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Joshua Christopherson
Chad
CIA
Prosper Inc
George Brunt
Guantanamo Bay
Brunt
Dave Ellis
America
Iowa lawmakers eyed to expand health coverage for families
Health care costs rise for Iowans of all ages as consumers tire of higher bills. Lawmakers have a rare chance to improve access and help families with children afford quality coverage.
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