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An Australian journalist turns her harrowing China prison ordeal into a memoir and play
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After three years as a prisoner in Beijing, Cheng Lei is busy rebuilding her life. She’s written a memoir and a play, tried her hand at stand-up comedy and is pursuing her career as a journalist.
She has shone a rare spotlight on the harsh conditions within the secretive Chinese prison sys ... (full story)
Webinar Helps Courts Navigate Complex Dynamics of Domestic Violence
Children who grow up in homes where domestic violence occurs may be affected both directly and indirectly by abusive behavior toward a parent. Some children may be caught in the crossfire, and some will witness violent acts.
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently hosted a webinar to connect courts with resources to help judges and t ... (full story)
Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says
NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn’t until his junior year of college that civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about a devastating massacre that took place in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
His African American studies professor lectured about what is known today as the Tulsa Race Massacre — the days i ... (full story)
In a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, nobody has more to lose than OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — In a trial featuring a clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, neither of the tech titans has emerged as an overly sympathetic character. But nobody has more to lose than Altman, who is expected to take the stand this week to defend himself.
Already, testimony about Altman's turbulent tenu ... (full story)
Importance of free speech highlighted at Civility Symposium
Constitutional scholars, lawyers, and judges emphasized both the protection of free speech and the importance of civility in public discourse during the Supreme Court of Ohio’s Civility Symposium.
Both in person and online, Ohio legal professionals discussed the significance of free speech at the event, which took place at ... (full story)