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  • American Airlines Faces Lawsuit After 8 Black Men Removed From Flight Over Alleged ‘Offensive’ Body Odor

    A recent incident involving American Airlines has sparked controversy and legal action after eight black passengers were forced to disembark from a flight due to complaints about body odor. Three of the men involved have now filed a lawsuit against the airline, citing discrimination and the traumatic nature of the experience. The events unfolded in…

  • 35-Year-Old Woman Arrested For Alleged Attempted Infanticide In IHOP Bathroom

    A 35-year-old woman from Kentucky was apprehended by law enforcement after an incident at an IHOP restaurant, where she allegedly attempted to dispose of a newborn infant in the bathroom. Law enforcement sources revealed that on May 29th, Bowling Green Police Department and emergency medical services responded to a distress call from the IHOP establishment.…

  • Equifax Hit With Antitrust Class Action Over Work Verification Services

    Home mortgage lenders Greystone Mortgage and First Financial Lending accused Equifax (EFX.N) of monopolizing the market for electronic income and employment verification services, resulting in higher prices. They filed the proposed class action in Philadelphia federal court, alleging that Equifax has a “stranglehold” over a verification process crucial to consumer finance. According to the lawsuit,…

  • What Does Trump’s Conviction In Hush Money Trial Mean For The Election

    The recent conviction of former President Donald Trump on all 34 charges of fraud related to hush money payments has sparked speculation about its implications for the upcoming election. Trump’s conviction stems from illegal campaign activities and attempts to influence the 2016 election by concealing information about his affair with Stormy Daniels through fraudulent means.…

  • US Law Clerks In Rare Anonymous Statement Decry ‘Genocide’ In Gaza

    On Wednesday, twenty-five federal law clerks issued a public statement criticizing the judiciary’s restrictions on their ability to speak out against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians during its war with Hamas in Gaza. They also condemned what they described as “our government’s complicity in that genocide.” Published by Balls & Strikes, a court news and commentary…

  • Supreme Court’s Alito Rejects Calls To Recuse In 2020 Election-Related Cases

    Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito rejected requests from Democratic lawmakers to recuse himself from two cases: one involving Donald Trump’s bid for immunity from prosecution and the other concerning a charge related to the Capitol attack. Reports had surfaced about contentious flags flown outside his homes. In two letters to congressional Democrats, Alito clarified that…

  • Historic! Trump Convicted Of All 34 Felonies In Hush Money Trial, Sentencing Set For July 11

    Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records Thursday, May 30, 2024, marking the first time in U.S. history that a former or sitting president has been convicted on criminal charges. The jury found Trump guilty on every count he faced, multiple outlets report. The New York Times noted…

  • It’s Not Over For Harvey Weinstein! New Allegations May Lead To New Indictment

    Manhattan prosecutors informed a judge on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, that they are assessing new claims of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein and may seek a new indictment before his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges. As reported by AP, during a court hearing, Assistant District Attorney Nicole Blumberg stated that additional individuals have…

  • Spice Girls Singer Mel B Faces $5 Million Defamation Lawsuit From Ex-Husband

    In a legal battle unfolding in a Florida court, former Spice Girls singer Mel B, also known as Melanie Brown, is the defendant in a $5 million defamation lawsuit filed by her ex-husband, Stephen Belafonte. Belafonte alleges a deliberate campaign orchestrated by Brown to tarnish his reputation, following their tumultuous divorce. Court documents reveal Belafonte’s…

  • Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty To Pushing $9.5 Million Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme

    Former California attorney David Kagel, 85, pleaded guilty on May 28, to charges related to his involvement in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of over $9.5 million. The scheme, outlined in court documents, involved false promises of high-yield profits through cryptocurrency investments, leveraging Kagel’s position as a trusted attorney to deceive investors. According…