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Judge Rejects Former Delaware Trooper’s Discrimination Claims Against State Police

A federal judge ruled last Friday in favor of the Delaware State Police in a lawsuit filed by a former trooper who said she was subjected to years of discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation as she rose through the ranks. …

South Carolina Officer Charged with Murder Sues Association Over Legal Benefits

A former South Carolina police officer charged with murder in the death of an unarmed black motorist is suing a police association, saying the group failed to provide the legal representation he paid for under an insurance plan. Attorneys for …

Jury: Starbucks Not Liable in North Carolina Officer Coffee Burn Suit

A jury in North Carolina ruled this week that Starbucks is not liable for damages after a Raleigh, N.C. police officer said he suffered third-degree burns from a cup of coffee spilling in his lap three years ago. Lt. Matt …

Starbucks Sued by North Carolina Police Officer Burned by Free Coffee

A North Carolina police officer who got a free cup of Starbucks coffee is suing the company for $50,000 after he spilled it and got burned. WRAL-TV reports attorneys said in court this week that Raleigh officer Matthew Kohr should …