Lawsuit

Seismic airgun blasting lawsuit

Charleston, SC (WOLO) —Several environmental groups are suing the federal government over the authorization of seismic airgun blasting. Airgun blasting is used to search for oil and gas below the ocean’s surface. The groups say the blasting can harm marine life. The lawsuit is directed at the National Marine and Fisheries Service for issuing air gun blasting permits to five…

Five Points Bar Owner Booked, Charged with Assaulting USC Student

Courtesy: Alvin S Glenn Detention Center COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Five Points bar owner has been charged in the assault of a University of South Carolina student, after Columbia Police said he turned himself in early Friday. Investigators said Daniel Wells, 29, is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, stemming from an incident that happened…

Facebook Sued for $1B, Accused of Providing Terror Platform

Israeli police secure the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem, Oct. 14, 2015. Dusan Vranic/AP Photo The families of five American citizens injured or killed in attacks in Israel have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, claiming the social media giant is liable for providing a platform for Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. “Facebook has knowingly provided material support and…