Delaware
Delaware judge delays start of trial in Dominion lawsuit against Fox News
April 16 (Reuters) – A choose in Delaware on Sunday delayed by sooner or later the beginning of the trial in a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Methods in opposition to Fox Corp (FOXA.O), a courthouse spokesperson mentioned.
“The Courtroom has determined to proceed the beginning of the trial, together with jury choice, till Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. (1300 GMT),” mentioned Choose Eric Davis, based on the assertion. “I’ll make such an announcement tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 7E,” he added.
Davis had mentioned on Thursday he anticipated to conclude jury choice on Monday and to proceed to opening statements.
The trial is among the most intently watched U.S. defamation instances in years, involving a number one cable information outlet with quite a few conservative commentators.
Dominion had accused Fox of ruining its status by airing baseless claims that its machines secretly modified votes in favor of Democrat Joe Biden, who defeated then-President Donald Trump, a Republican, within the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Opening statements from the legal professionals had been anticipated on Monday.
Dominion is asking for $1.6 billion in damages, a determine Fox has mentioned is unrealistic and primarily based on flawed financial modeling.
Reporting by Helen Coster and Dan Whitcomb
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Delaware County Council votes to fire director of emergency services
MEDIA, Pa. (CBS) — Delaware County Council voted to terminate Director of Emergency Services Tim Boyce on Friday.
The council said the decision was based on information from multiple sources regarding unacceptable behavior in the workplace.
Part of a statement from a county spokesperson said, “County council is committed to protecting our workforce and part of that commitment is ensuring a fair and thorough examination of any complaints or allegations made by our county team.”
Below is the full statement from the Delaware County spokesperson.
“On May 10, Delaware County Council voted to terminate Director of Emergency Services, Tim Boyce. The decision was based on information developed from multiple sources regarding unacceptable behavior in the workplace.
Mr. Boyce was placed on leave on April 26 due to allegations of gross misconduct. Since that time, the County gained sufficient information to terminate Mr. Boyce. While we typically do not comment on personnel matters, this issue has received significant public attention. To assure any concerns regarding public safety, we are providing this update. Deputy Director Ed Beebe will continue to lead the Department of Emergency Services, ensuring the continuity of services and resources provided to protect public safety.
County Council is committed to protecting our workforce and part of that commitment is ensuring a fair and thorough examination of any complaints or allegations made by our County team. The safety and security of every County employee is a vital priority of County Council and County management. Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are not tolerated at the County and Council is committed to ensuring that the work environment is safe for all county employees. We appreciate and support the critical work of our dedicated Public Safety Staff. The County is working with their management team to provide needed resources as they deal with this challenging situation.”
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How Delaware’s Hispanic Commission works to improve economic outcomes for Latinos – WHYY
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“So often we are that cellophane paper that is transparent, making noise, but still transparent. They don’t see us. We want them to see who we are and where we are.”
That’s how Carlos de los Ramos described the Latino community’s strong commitment to making their presence known in Delaware.
As chair of the Delaware Hispanic Commission, de los Ramos was among nearly 300 individuals, ranging from community members to organizational representatives, advocates, and legislative leaders, at the 2024 Latino Forum this week. The event, hosted by the DHC, focused on critical issues affecting the state’s Latino community and provided a platform for in-depth conversations focusing on workforce development, education, legislative updates, and immigration.
Keysly Perez-Hernandez was among those in attendance at the forum in Dover. The 23-year-old Guatemalan migrated to the United States at the age of 13. She said navigating her life to this point hasn’t been easy, but her struggles have inspired her to make a difference and give back to her community.
“Yo no tenía tantos recursos”, dijo al recordar la falta de recursos cuando recién emigró a Delaware. “Me gusta dar lo que algún día yo quise recibir y [hablar] por las otras personas que no pueden es muy importante y aquí hay tantas personas que pueden ayudar para que nuestra comunidad pueda ser mejor.”
“I didn’t have that many resources,” she said, remembering the lack of resources when she first immigrated to Delaware. “I like to give what one day I wanted to receive, and I believe speaking for other people who cannot is very important. And there are so many people here who can help our community be better.”
At La Esperanza in Georgetown, Perez-Hernandez serves as a Legal Assistant for Victims and Navigator, providing crucial support to Sussex County’s Latino community.
Working closely with those individuals, she has witnessed the challenges faced by by many of them who are unable to use their education or certifications from their native countries—an experience she personally relates to as well.
“Alrededor de mi familia tengo a personas que son profesionales en mi país, pero a la hora de venir aquí ellos no tienen las mismas oportunidades”, ella añadió. “ Estamos aprendiendo cómo pueden transcribirse los créditos y pues demostrar que tenemos muchas habilidades como comunidades, nada más que nos faltan los recursos.”
“Around my family, I have people who are professionals in my country, but when it comes to coming here, they do not have the same opportunities,” she added. “We are learning how credentials can be transcribed and to show [others] that we have many skills as communities, the only thing is we lack resources.”
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