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Apr
2025
The bribery trial of Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III has garnered significant attention as jurors hear FBI recordings implicating him in corrupt dealings involving red-light camera contracts. The trial highlights the intersection of politics and corruption, raising questions about accountability among public officials.
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10
Apr
2025
In a high-profile bribery trial a co-founder of SafeSpeed LLC, testified against Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III, alleging that the company engaged in corrupt practices to influence lawmakers. His cooperation with federal authorities has brought to light a troubling narrative of political corruption involving campaign contributions, gifts, and secretive dealings.
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10
Apr
2025
09
Apr
2025
An Illinois appellate court has upheld the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) authority to revoke the permit for red-light cameras in Oakbrook Terrace, a decision that has significant implications for traffic enforcement and public safety in the area. The ruling, which follows a previous judgment from a DuPage County court, highlights the city's failure to comply with reporting requirements mandated by IDOT.
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09
Apr
2025
The federal bribery trial of Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III commenced this week, centering on allegations that he accepted bribes from a red-light camera company executive. This trial is part of a broader investigation into corruption in Illinois politics, and it marks the first case related to the red-light camera industry to be heard by a jury.
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09
Apr
2025
The Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act has been introduced to make staging truck accidents a federal crime, aiming to protect truck drivers from fraudulent claims that inflate insurance costs and threaten highway safety.
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09
Apr
2025
John Boland, a Colorado attorney, successfully contested a $75 toll lane ticket, highlighting issues with the tolling authority's practices and considering a class action lawsuit for others affected by similar penalties.
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03
Apr
2025
The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a lawsuit involving the wrongful detainment of a mother and her toddler due to an error in the use of license plate reader technology by the Detroit Police Department (DPD). While the city admitted no wrongdoing, the incident raises significant concerns regarding the reliability of automated surveillance systems and their implications for civil liberties.
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03
Apr
2025
Ohio has officially banned the use of speed enforcement cameras in counties and townships, a decision made as part of a larger transportation budget bill. While this ban aims to address concerns over public safety and financial motivations behind speed cameras, cities and villages retain the ability to use them, leading to ongoing debates about traffic enforcement practices.
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