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CAJ recognizes Canadian lawyers who vigorously defend media freedoms with 2021 Charles Bury Award

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Sunday, May 29, 2022
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The critical work performed by lawyers in defending media freedom against encroachment by government and law enforcement agencies was brought into clear focus, again, this past year.

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  • The critical work performed by lawyers in defending media freedom against encroachment by government and law enforcement agencies was brought into clear focus, again, this past year.
  • Supreme Court that required the RCMP to grant media full access to the blockades at Fairy Creek on Vancouver Island.
  • The Charles Bury Award, formerly called the President's Award, is given under circumstances of exceptional merit to people or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Canadian journalism.
  • The award was renamed in honour of veteran journalist and long-time CAJ board member Charles Bury, who died in February 2014.

IAC issues statement after UN Letter release is made public : Cape Verde, Criticised Heavily by the United Nations

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Friday, October 15, 2021
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The United Nations expresses its "deep concern about the allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention and extradition proceedings against Ambassador Saab".

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  • The United Nations expresses its "deep concern about the allegations of arbitrary arrest, detention and extradition proceedings against Ambassador Saab".
  • The United Nations Human Rights (OHCHR) letter1 sent to the government of Cape Verde on July 19, 2021, was made public to a large group of independent experts.
  • Early this morning, alarm was raised at the fate of Ambassador Alex Saab detained by the Cape Verdean authorities.
  • I urge the Cape Verde authorities to release Alex Saab immediately and demand accountability.

One of Hong Kong's most illustrious business names establishes a UK based charity, inspired to better the lives of those Hong Kong citizens starting a new life in Britain

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Aptly named 'The Hong Kong People Association' the initiative is bountifully formed in the name of the people, for the people.

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  • Aptly named 'The Hong Kong People Association' the initiative is bountifully formed in the name of the people, for the people.
  • As a UK resident, William understands first-hand the apprehensions and barriers in setting up a new life overseas.
  • William was the Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Association - the largest youth charity association in Hong Kong.
  • The British government estimates 5.4 million Hong Kong residents are eligible for the scheme, that's about 72% of its 7.5 million population.

One of Hong Kong's most illustrious business names establishes a UK based charity, inspired to better the lives of those Hong Kong citizens starting a new life in Britain

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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LONDON, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most distinguished names in Hong Kong, esteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr William Je, has embarked upon a quest to help many of those 5.4 million eligible Hong Kong citizens seeking to relocate and set up residency in the UK.

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  • Aptly named 'The Hong Kong People Association' the initiative is bountifully formed in the name of the people, for the people.
  • As a UK resident, William understands first-hand the apprehensions and barriers in setting up a new life overseas.
  • William was the Chairman of the Hong Kong Youth Association - the largest youth charity association in Hong Kong.
  • The British government estimates 5.4 million Hong Kong residents are eligible for the scheme, that's about 72% of its 7.5 million population.

U.S. Press Leaders to Nicaragua's Ortega: Hands Off La Prensa

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Friday, August 20, 2021
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One week ago, Ortega sent police to raid the offices of La Prensa, a 95-year-old paper.

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  • One week ago, Ortega sent police to raid the offices of La Prensa, a 95-year-old paper.
  • La Prensa has been forced to halt its print publication due largely to a government-imposed ban on newspaper ink.
  • The National Press Club will hold a press conference on Aug. 31 at 10am to hear directly from Nicaraguan journalists.
  • Besides La Prensa, Nicaragua's reporters generally face what Reporters Without Borders has called "a nightmare of censorship, intimidation and threats."

Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Focusing on Wrongful Convictions and Imprisonment Cases

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Legal-Bay LLC, the Lawsuit Settlement Funding Company, announced their commitment to providing loans for lawsuit funding for victims of wrongful imprisonment and prosecutorial misconduct.

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  • TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Legal-Bay LLC, the Lawsuit Settlement Funding Company, announced their commitment to providing loans for lawsuit funding for victims of wrongful imprisonment and prosecutorial misconduct.
  • Aside from wrongful imprisonment, many plaintiffs claim police brutality, false arrest, excessive force, torture, and coerced confessions.
  • If you or a loved one require an immediate cash advance pre settlement funding loan from your police brutality or wrongful imprisonment lawsuit, please visit the company's website HERE or call 877.571.0405.
  • Legal-Bay is currently funding loans for settlements in the following cases: wrongful incarceration, wrongful imprisonment, wrongful conviction, prosecutorial misconduct, police brutality, false arrest, excessive force, and prison rape or assault.

Hagens Berman: Amended Complaint Filed in Sonoma County Police Brutality Lawsuit Adds Details, Facts and History Attorneys Say Underscores Need for Change

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Human behavior, Articles, Misconduct, Police misconduct, Social issues, False imprisonment, Police brutality, Steve Berman

It is our hope that along with the communitys voices and existing efforts, we will push for true reform.

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  • It is our hope that along with the communitys voices and existing efforts, we will push for true reform.
  • If you have been the victim of police misconduct and excessive force, contact Hagens Berman to learn more about your rights .
  • Officers unlawfully arrested Mr. McDonald, filed a false police report and falsely imprisoned him, with the cooperation of supervisors.
  • Then prove your conduct was proper, the lawsuit quotes from the Sonoma County Sheriffs Offices Arrest/Control training policy.

JGL Files Lawsuit in Anne Arundel Police Kneeling Case

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Monday, July 20, 2020
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  • (Explicit content: Video here )
    Jarrells' lawsuit, filed on July 16, 2020, names three Anne Arundel County police officers, as well as the county government, as defendants, and seeks compensatory damages for excessive force, assault, battery, false imprisonment, false arrest, and violation of his constitutional rights.
  • (Video here )
    "The officers' violent and dangerous actions toward Daniel were not justified by any police or public safety necessity," the complaint says.
  • The complaint notes that police had no legitimate reason to pull over Jarrells and that all charges against him were dropped.
  • Mr. Jarrells is bringing this suit to bring an end to the use of kneeling and other potentially lethal police practices in Anne Arundel County."