Decades Later, Susan Smith’s Case Still Stirs Outrage

Susan Smith, convicted nearly 30 years ago for drowning her two young sons and falsely blaming a fictional Black man, was denied parole on Wednesday in South Carolina. The decision followed a hearing during which Smith, now 53, expressed remorse for her actions. Her bid […]

Judge Slashes $198 Million from UPS Discrimination Verdict

A landmark $237.6 million jury award against UPS, tied to allegations of workplace discrimination and wrongful termination, was significantly reduced last week when a federal judge dismissed $198 million in punitive damages. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Thomas Rice in Yakima, Washington, upheld […]