The U.S. Department of the Treasury has finalized agreements with Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines to receive payroll relief payments through the Payroll Support Program, as authorized by the CARES Act. So far, the U.S. has issued “a total of $2.9 billion…
U.S. Grants Nearly $1 Billion to Support Elderly and People with Disabilities
April 21, 2020
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $955 million in grants “to help meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities as communities implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” The grants, through funds allocated by the CARES Act, will fund home-delivered meals,…
U.S. Pays $378 Million to Victims of Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme
April 20, 2020
Today, the United States Justice Department announced the “distribution of approximately $378.5 million” to victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme. This payment brings “the total distributed to over $2.7 billion” and lost funds “to 73.65 percent” repaid. Payments have been made “to nearly 38,000 victims worldwide.” Repayment funds come…
Supreme Court Declares Jury Decisions Must Be Unanimous for Criminal Convictions
April 20, 2020
A Supreme Court decision today declared “that a jury must reach a unanimous verdict in order to convict.” Before today’s ruling, in 48 States “a single juror’s vote to acquit is enough to prevent a conviction… two States, Louisiana and Oregon, have long punished people based on 10-to-2 verdicts.” Now,…