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Dozens more former youth inmates sue over alleged sexual abuse at Illinois detention centers

The same New York law firm that filed Monday’s actions filed a similar lawsuit against the state of Illinois in May on behalf of 95 other former youth inmates who alleged they were sexually abused as well. The firm also has filed similar lawsuits alleging sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers in other states.

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Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction if he’s not in prison on Election Day

In Trump’s case, New York law only removes the right to vote for felony convictions when people are incarcerated. Once they’re out of prison, their rights are automatically restored, even if they’re on parole, per a 2021 law passed by the state’s Democratic legislature.

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Trump prosecutor focuses on ‘cover-up’ in closing arguments while defense attacks key witness

The lawyers’ dueling accounts, wildly divergent in their assessments of witness credibility and the strength of evidence, offered both sides one final chance to score points with the jury before it starts deliberating the first felony case against a former American president.

Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

Biden, in an interview Wednesday with CNN, says the U.S. is still committed to Israel’s defense and will supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms. But he says that if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used.”

Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance

Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance

Just over 2,600 people have been arrested on the campuses of 50 colleges and universities since April 18, according to figures based on AP reporting and statements from universities and law enforcement agencies. Not all schools are taking such an approach.