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politics2 hours ago•2 min saved

Trump weighs $1.7B victim fund to settle $10B IRS lawsuit via Judgment Fund

Trump is reportedly negotiating a settlement that would drop his $10B IRS lawsuit in exchange for creating a $1.7B fund (via the Judgment Fund) to compensate people he says were targeted by the Biden administration, potentially including more than 1,500 January 6 defendants; terms reportedly include an IRS audit waiver and a public apology, though the White House has not commented. The roundup also highlights other Trump-connected political moves and headlines.

via The Guardian|

#irs #january-6 #judgment-fund

health7 months ago•6 min saved

Dad's Illness Revealed as NHS Scandal Victim

Maegan Clay's father was infected with hepatitis C through contaminated NHS blood products in the 1980s, a revelation that came too late to save his life and deeply affected their relationship. The scandal, involving thousands of victims, has led to a government inquiry, compensation schemes, and ongoing calls for justice and acknowledgment for those affected.

via BBC|

#blood-transfusion #health #hepatitis-c

world3 years ago•1 min saved

Iran jails 10 military members for downing Ukraine airliner.

An Iranian court has sentenced an air defense commander to 13 years in prison for his role in the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in January 2020, which killed all 176 people on board. The court also sentenced two personnel allegedly involved in running the surface-to-air missile system to one year in prison each, and at least seven other personnel and air defense officers to up to three years in prison. Iran's government plans to pay $150,000 for each victim to their families.

via The Associated Press|

#iran #prison-sentence #revolutionary-guard

world3 years ago•1 min saved

Iranian Court Sentences 10 Military Members to Jail for Downed Ukraine Airliner

An Iranian court has sentenced an air defense commander to 13 years in prison for his alleged role in the downing of a Ukraine International Airlines flight in January 2020, which killed all 176 people on board. The court also sentenced two personnel allegedly involved in running the surface-to-air missile system to one year in prison each, and at least seven other personnel and air defense officers to up to three years in prison. Iran's government plans to pay $150,000 for each victim to their families.

via ABC News|

#iran #prison-sentence #revolutionary-guard

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Iowa denies funding for rape victims' reproductive healthcare.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception and, in rare cases, abortions for victims of sexual assault, drawing criticism from victim advocates. The move comes as access to abortion in the US plunges into uncertainty following conflicting court rulings on the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone. The victim compensation fund in Iowa pays for the cost of medical exams and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, but makes no mention of contraception or pregnancy risk. The fund's money comes from fines and penalties paid by convicted criminals.

via POLITICO|

#abortion #access-to-healthcare #iowa

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Iowa Halts Funding for Rape Victims' Abortion and Contraception

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception and abortions for victims of sexual assault, drawing criticism from victim advocates. The payments were previously covered by Iowa's victim compensation fund under the previous attorney general, but are now on hold as part of a review of victim services by the new Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird. Victim advocates have called the move "deplorable and reprehensible." Money for the victim compensation fund comes from fines and penalties paid by convicted criminals, and state law requires the fund to pay for medical exams and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, but makes no mention of contraception or pregnancy risk.

via NBC News|

#abortion #iowa #planned-parenthood

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Iowa Attorney General Suspends State Coverage of Contraceptives and Abortions for Rape Victims

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused payments for emergency contraception and abortions for victims of sexual assault, drawing criticism from victim advocates. The move is part of a review of victim services by Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird, who defeated Democrat Tom Miller in November. Under Miller, Iowa's victim compensation fund paid for Plan B and other treatments to prevent pregnancy. The fund is required by federal regulations and state law to pay for many expenses for sexual assault victims who seek medical help. Money for the fund comes from fines and penalties paid by convicted criminals.

via PBS NewsHour|

#abortion #contraception #iowa

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Iowa halts payment for rape victims' emergency contraception and abortion pills.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception and, in rare cases, abortions for victims of sexual assault, drawing criticism from victim advocates. The move is part of a review of victim services by the new Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird. Under the previous attorney general, Iowa's victim compensation fund paid for Plan B and other treatments to prevent pregnancy. Victim advocates were caught off guard by the pause, calling it "deplorable and reprehensible." Money for the victim compensation fund comes from fines and penalties paid by convicted criminals.

via ABC News|

#abortion #contraception #iowa

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Iowa denies funding for rape victims' reproductive healthcare.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception and, in rare cases, abortions for victims of sexual assault, drawing criticism from victim advocates. The move is part of a review of victim services by the new Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird. Under the previous attorney general, Iowa's victim compensation fund paid for Plan B and other treatments to prevent pregnancy. Victim advocates were caught off guard by the pause, with one calling it "deplorable and reprehensible." Money for the victim compensation fund comes from fines and penalties paid by convicted criminals.

via The Associated Press|

#abortion #iowa #planned-parenthood