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Donald Trump has received a last-minute reprieve on Monday when a New York court granted him the opportunity to post a reduced bond of $175 million, delaying enforcement of a $464 million fraud penalty. Trump’s legal team had argued that obtaining the full bond amount would be “impossible.” The appeals court provided Trump with a…
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After more than a decade of maintaining his innocence, C.J. Rice, formerly known as Charles J. Rice, has been officially exonerated from a wrongful conviction that resulted in over 12 years of imprisonment. The exoneration was pronounced at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice in Philadelphia on Monday morning, marking the end of…
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In a case of racial bullying in Southwick, Massachusetts, six juveniles have been charged following their involvement in a racially charged online incident. The incident, which occurred on Snapchat, featured appalling language, threats of violence against people of color, and even a simulated slave auction. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni revealed the charges after an…
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In a culmination of a highly emotional trial, Joshua Hartfield, the final among six former White law enforcement officers in Mississippi, received a 10-year prison sentence for his involvement in the torture of two Black men in January 2023. The sentencing occurred in federal court, bringing an end to a case that shook the community…
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Former President Donald Trump is bracing for a pivotal day in New York courts as two significant legal challenges converge on Monday, March 25, posing serious threats to his financial stability and potential criminal exposure. In Manhattan, Trump is set to appear before a judge regarding his criminal prosecution, where he faces allegations of covering…
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American Express faces a proposed class action lawsuit in Rhode Island federal court alleging it overcharged thousands of U.S. merchants for credit and debit card fees on consumer transactions.
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Ash Cooper, an 18-year-old transgender woman formerly known as Joshua Cooper, has been sentenced to spend up to four decades behind bars for the murder of 12-year-old Morgan Connors in Pennsylvania. Cooper pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, possession of an instrument of crime, and tampering with evidence. The Bucks County Court of Common Pleas Judge…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law aiming to ban homeless individuals from camping or sleeping on public property, citing concerns over quality of life and public safety. The legislation, known as HB 1365 or the “Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping” bill, was signed on Wednesday and is set to take effect…
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The Biden administration has urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Elon Musk’s dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a development in the billionaire businessman’s ongoing legal battle. Musk sought Supreme Court intervention in December, appealing a lower court’s affirmation of his consent decree with the SEC. This decree stemmed from Musk’s…
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Every state is required by the federal government to recover money from the assets of deceased individuals who relied on Medicaid for long-term care in their final years. While proponents argue it ensures fiscal responsibility, critics decry the practice as cruel and ineffective. Sandy LoGrande, 57, was shocked when Massachusetts billed her $177,000 for her…
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