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Nadia El-Yaouti

Nadia El-Yaouti

Nadia El-Yaouti is a postgraduate from James Madison University, where she studied English and Education. Residing in Central Virginia with her husband and two young daughters, she balances her workaholic tendencies with a passion for travel, exploring the world with her family.

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A memorial with flowers, stuffed animals, and signs honoring the victims of the Uvalde school shooting in front of Robb Elementary School.

School Officials, Gun Maker, and Others at Center of Planned $27 Billion Lawsuit Following Uvalde School Shooting

An eye-popping $27 billion lawsuit has been announced following the deadly Uvalde school shooting earlier this year. The lawsuit, which is still being drafted, plans to name the school board; federal, state, and local authorities; gunmaker Daniel Defense; and Oasis Outback, the gun store that sold the gunman the rifle.... Read More about School Officials, Gun Maker, and Others at Center of Planned $27 Billion Lawsuit Following Uvalde School Shooting

Family members of a woman who was fatally shot during a police search warrant gather outside a courthouse, expressing their grief and calls for justice.

Family of Georgia Woman Killed During Search Warrant Files $25 Million Lawsuit Against Sheriff’s Office

The family of a Georgia woman who was shot and killed during a search warrant has filed a $25 million lawsuit against the Camden County Sheriff's Office. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the woman’s nine-year-old daughter. At about 5:00 am on May 4th, 2021, 37-year-old Latoya James was... Read More about Family of Georgia Woman Killed During Search Warrant Files $25 Million Lawsuit Against Sheriff’s Office

Protesters holding signs advocating for abortion rights, including messages about healthcare and bodily autonomy.

Nebraska Mother and Daughter Face Felony Charges After a Self-Induced Abortion

A mother and daughter in Nebraska are facing felony charges after the mother helped her daughter get an abortion at around 23 weeks pregnant. The felony charge comes after investigators uncovered Facebook messages between the mother and daughter about the planned abortion. Authorities were able to obtain the Facebook messages... Read More about Nebraska Mother and Daughter Face Felony Charges After a Self-Induced Abortion

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Residents File $85 Million Claim Against U.S. Forest Service Following Tamarack Fire

Residents throughout Northern Nevada and California have filed an $85 million-dollar claim against the U.S. Forest Service following the Tamarack fire that destroyed homes and property last summer. The claim was filed by Reno attorney William Jeanney on behalf of 27 individuals. Filing a claim is the first step before... Read More about Residents File $85 Million Claim Against U.S. Forest Service Following Tamarack Fire

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EEOC Reaches $1.75 Settlement With Oil and Gas Companies Accused of Harassment and Retaliation

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that four pipeline companies accused of harassment and retaliation against employees have agreed to a $1.75 million settlement to end a 2019 lawsuit. The companies operate in Texas and New Mexico and have built and maintained oil and gas pipelines throughout the... Read More about EEOC Reaches $1.75 Settlement With Oil and Gas Companies Accused of Harassment and Retaliation

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Equifax Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Coding Glitch That Changed Credit Scores

After a report unveiled a computer glitch that impacted millions of credit scores, credit reporting agency Equifax is at the center of a class-action lawsuit. Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported that the credit bureau was responsible for the technical glitch that caused millions of individuals to receive... Read More about Equifax Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Coding Glitch That Changed Credit Scores

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City of Springfield, Illinois, to Pay US Government Nearly 300K Over Housing Discrimination

The justice department has announced that it secured a $293,000 judgment against the City of Springfield, Illinois. The judgment followed a jury trial in which the city stood accused of discriminating against people with disabilities. The two-day jury trial was the culmination of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. against... Read More about City of Springfield, Illinois, to Pay US Government Nearly 300K Over Housing Discrimination

Protesters holding signs related to a lawsuit against Linn-Mar School District's gender identity policy.

Parent Group Sues Linn-Mar School District Over Gender Identity Policy

Eastern Iowa’s Linn-Mar Community School District is at the center of a hot-button lawsuit that challenges the district’s transgender and gender identity policy through the district's newly-adopted Gender Support Plan. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court by a conservative parent group called Parents Defending Education. This parent group... Read More about Parent Group Sues Linn-Mar School District Over Gender Identity Policy

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DOJ Announces Federal Charges Against Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor’s Death

The Department of Justice has announced federal charges against four officers involved in the death of 26-year-old Breonna Taylor. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the former and current police officers will be made to answer for their actions that led to Taylor's death. Taylor was in... Read More about DOJ Announces Federal Charges Against Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor’s Death

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