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FBI Agents Sue Trump Administration for Wrongful Termination After Kneeling at George Floyd Protest
Dec 09, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Twelve FBI agents have filed a lawsuit challenging their termination by the Trump administration for kneeling during a 2020 George Floyd protest, despite an internal investigation clearing them of wrongdoing. The agents claim FBI Director Kash Patel fired them at President Trump's urging, violating their constitutional rights, and are seeking reinstatement, back pay, and pension preservation.
Former FBI Agents Challenge Dismissal Over 2020 Protest Kneeling: Legal Battle Against Director Patel Unfolds
Dec 09, 2025 12:09 pm CST
Twelve former FBI agents have filed a federal lawsuit seeking reinstatement after being fired by Director Kash Patel for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest. The agents claim their action was a tactical de-escalation technique that successfully prevented violence during tense demonstrations following George Floyd's death. The lawsuit alleges political motivation behind their dismissals, which occurred five years after the incident despite previous clearance from both the FBI and Justice Department.
Deaf Tesla Employee Fired After Reporting Hearing Aids Malfunction Due to Factory Heat: ADA Lawsuit Filed
Nov 13, 2025 02:55 pm CST
A deaf Tesla employee has filed a lawsuit against the company after being terminated following his complaint that excessive heat in the casting department caused his hearing aids to malfunction. Hans Kohls alleges Tesla violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by firing him instead of providing reasonable accommodation, despite his proven success in other departments where temperatures were more suitable.
Federal Prosecutor Troy Edwards Resigns Following Father-in-Law James Comey's Indictment: A Constitutional Stand
Sep 26, 2025 10:13 am CST
Troy Edwards, deputy chief of the National Security Section and son-in-law of former FBI Director James Comey, resigned from the Justice Department immediately following Comey's indictment. Citing his "oath to the Constitution," Edwards left his prestigious position in the same Virginia office that charged his father-in-law, highlighting growing tensions within the department that recently also saw the dismissal of Comey's daughter from her federal prosecution role.
India Says 'In Touch With Family' After Telangana Techie Was Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 20, 2025 02:34 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday confirmed that India is in touch with the US authorities and with the family of a man from Telangana who was allegedly killed in Mohammed Nizamuddin.
"Learnt About Son's Killing By US Cops Through Friends After 2 Weeks": Family
Sep 19, 2025 02:20 pm CST
The family of a 30-year-old Indian techie who was shot dead by the California police has said they learnt about the incident through his friends more than two weeks after his death on September 3.
"American Mentality Must End": Indian Techie Before He Was Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 19, 2025 01:50 pm CST
The 30-year-old Indian techie, who was shot by the police in California earlier this month, was reportedly harassed and racially discriminated against by his former employer, colleagues and roommates to an extent that his "food was poisoned".
Who Was Mohammed Nizamuddin, Telangana Techie Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 19, 2025 01:05 pm CST
Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old man from Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by the police in California, United States, earlier this month.
Indian Techie Shot Dead By US Cops At Home, They Say He Stabbed Roommate
Sep 19, 2025 12:59 pm CST
A 30-year-old Indian techie was shot dead by the police in California after he allegedly stabbed his roommate with a knife earlier this month, officials said.