Lawsuits Filed Against Nightclub and Law Enforcement on Eve of Tragic Anniversary, Citing Security Failures and Misuse of Red Flag Law in Deadly Colorado Shooting

Colorado Springs, CO – Just days before the second anniversary of a devastating mass shooting at Club Q, a queer nightclub in Colorado Springs, lawsuits have been filed by both victims and their families alleging negligence against the club and the local sheriff’s office. The legal actions focus heavily on security oversights and a failure to implement Colorado’s red-flag law to prevent the shooter from accessing weapons. The two lawsuits filed on Sunday claim that …

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**Disability Benefits Scandal: New York City Under Fire for Misuse of Foster Children’s Funds**

In New York City, years after promised reforms, advocates continue to voice concerns over the city’s practice of keeping federal disability benefits meant for foster youth to cover the costs of their care. The issue has sparked a national conversation around the fair distribution of funds intended for some of the most vulnerable members of society. One such case involves Julian, a former foster youth who, at 16, found himself back in the system with …

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