Judge orders Kentucky clerk to issue marriage licenses
(Reuters) – A federal judge in Kentucky on Wednesday ordered a county clerk to resume issuing marriage licenses despite her religious objections to same-sex marriage.
Rape lawsuit against Florida State involving Winston may continue: judge
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday denied a motion by Florida State University to dismiss a civil rights lawsuit filed by a former student who alleged the school failed to properly investigate her accusations that star quarterback Jam…
Texas man suspected of shoplifting beef fatally shot by police
(Reuters) – A Texas man suspected of stealing $80 worth of beef brisket from a Waco supermarket and threatening police with a knife died at an area hospital after being shot by officers who were questioning him, authorities said on Wednesday.
U.S. judge questions NFL’s ‘Deflategate’ case against Brady
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Wednesday fired tough questions at a National Football League lawyer about whether New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game “Deflategate” suspension is supported by the evidence.
New Illinois law bans choke holds; gives guidelines on body cameras
CHICAGO (Reuters) – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a law on Wednesday to improve training for police officers, banning excessive use of force including choke holds and creating guidelines on using body cameras.
Suit challenges Mississippi ban on adoption by same-sex couples
(Reuters) – Gay rights advocates in Mississippi filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday challenging the state’s ban on adoption by same-sex couples, saying the law is unconstitutional because it discriminates against legally married couples.
Mother of man killed by Madison, Wisconsin, police files federal suit
(Reuters) – The mother of an unarmed biracial man who was shot and killed by a white police officer in Madison, Wisconsin this spring on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit accusing the officer of using unjustified deadly force against her son.
Pennsylvania beauty queen accused of faking cancer for donations
PITTSBURGH (Reuters) – A Pennsylvania beauty queen accused of collecting charity funds by pretending to have cancer was in custody on Wednesday after being stripped of her sash and crown, court records show.
Florida governor urged to pay costs of public records lawsuit
TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) – The head of Florida’s main open-government organization said Wednesday Governor Rick Scott should personally pay the $700,000 settlement costs of a public records lawsuit, rather than letting taxpayers pick up the tab.
Bumble Bee Foods to pay $6 million over worker killed in tuna oven
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Bumble Bee Foods will pay a record $6 million to settle criminal charges filed after a worker burned to death nearly three years ago inside an industrial oven packed with canned tuna, Los Angeles prosecutors said on Wednesday.
