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In a significant legal development, Kevin Hunter, the ex-husband of TV personality Wendy Williams, has encountered a major roadblock in his ongoing $7 million lawsuit against the producers of The Wendy Williams Show. According to recently obtained court documents, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a ruling on April 8, vacating…
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In a sharply divided 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration may resume deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 wartime statute. The ruling intensifies debate over the scope of presidential authority, especially in matters of immigration and national security. Here’s what the ruling means, what it doesn’t, and…
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has suspended senior immigration attorney Erez Reuveni following his courtroom admission that the government unlawfully deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national protected from removal under a final immigration order. The rare public suspension comes amid intense legal scrutiny over the DOJ’s handling of the case, which a…
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On April 5, 2025, millions of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States and several major international cities in a coordinated global movement known as the “Hands Off!” protests. These protests were largely driven by concerns over President Donald Trump’s return to power, controversial new federal policies, and the increasing influence of tech…
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Famed criminal defense attorney Joe Tacopina has confirmed that he is now officially representing Wendy Williams in her ongoing guardianship dispute. The move brings a high-profile legal muscle to the embattled media personality’s efforts to reclaim control over her life and finances. In an exclusive interview on NewsNation’s Banfield, hosted by Ashleigh Banfield, Tacopina addressed…
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Singer and model Cassie Ventura will testify under her real name in the upcoming federal trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, making her the only known alleged victim in the case to forgo anonymity. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cassie is identified as “Victim 1” in the indictment, and prosecutors have confirmed…
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In a recent legal development, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, alleged that Combs raped her at a party in 1995 at Elks Plaza in New York City. Initially filing the complaint under a pseudonym, the court denied…
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A Fulton County judge has denied a motion to revoke the probation of rapper Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, following a social media post in which he referred to a local gang investigator as the “Biggest liar in the DA office.” The decision, issued on Thursday by Judge Paige Reese Whitaker, came without explanation, rejecting…
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A federal judge has permanently dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, barring the Department of Justice (DOJ) from refiling the charges. The ruling has sparked widespread legal and political discussions, given its implications for the separation of powers and prosecutorial discretion. Judge’s Ruling and Its Impact U.S. District Judge Dale…
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Milbank LLP has become the latest major U.S. law firm to strike a deal with President Donald Trump, further widening the rift within the legal community over how firms navigate the administration’s pressure campaign against perceived adversaries. On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Trump announced that Milbank had approached his administration to negotiate an agreement, making…
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