A $500,500 sports betting win has sparked a legal controversy after Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort allegedly refused to pay the bettor his winnings. The dispute, now going viral due to a video posted by the man involved, centers around accusations that the bet violated the casino’s terms and conditions. The Incident The aggrieved bettor, whose…
In a significant ruling on Thursday, the South Central District Court of North Dakota declared the state’s Amended Abortion Ban unconstitutional, affirming a woman’s right to pre-viability abortion under the state’s constitutional protections of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The decision, handed down by Judge Bruce A. Romanick, effectively nullifies one of the…
On Thursday, Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County, Georgia, dismissed three charges in the state’s election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. Judge McAfee ruled that Counts 14, 15, and 27 of the indictment must be dropped due to a conflict with federal law, specifically referencing an 1890 US Supreme Court…
A Tennessee judge has denied a motion to remove Wanda Halbert from her position as Shelby County Clerk, following a court ruling on Friday. The decision came amidst allegations that Halbert had engaged in “willful neglect to perform her duties.” The case centered on whether Halbert and her legal team had responded within the required…
The United States has imposed new sanctions against the Russian state-controlled media organization RT, citing its alleged involvement in global covert influence operations, cyber activities, and election interference. According to a statement released by the U.S. State Department on Friday, RT’s operations extend beyond journalism and into cyber capabilities aimed at destabilizing democratic institutions worldwide.…
Sean “Diddy” Combs is once again facing legal trouble, this time from his former Bad Boy Records artist, Dawn Richard. Richard, who gained fame as a member of the girl group Danity Kane, has filed a lawsuit against the music mogul, alleging a series of abusive behaviors dating back to her time working with him.…
Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump will host a special screening of the documentary “How to Sue the Klan” at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) on Tuesday, September 17. The event, organized by UTC’s Division of Access and Engagement, will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center in…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Maine, accusing it of violating the civil rights of children with behavioral health disabilities. The DOJ claims Maine has failed to provide adequate community-based services, forcing families to place their children in institutions rather than allowing them to remain at home.…
NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, 28, faces a lawsuit alleging sexual assault from a woman he reportedly met in 2020. The woman, who remains unnamed, claims the incident occurred during a private dinner date at her home. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Watson and the woman connected at a Houston bar and began texting before…
In a remarkable and unconventional legal case, Suellen Carey, a 36-year-old Brazilian influencer and model, has filed for divorce from herself just one year after her self-marriage ceremony in London. This unique situation has captured public interest and generated widespread discussion on social media. Last year, Carey gained international fame for her decision to marry…
Get the latest news straight to your inbox.
Copyright 2024 American Law Reporter. All rights reserved.