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Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, surprised many by pleading guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday, just weeks before the U.S. presidential election. Originally, Biden was set to face trial in a Los Angeles federal courthouse on charges that he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes while indulging in lavish…
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In a landmark decision, a federal judge has mandated that all new taxis in New York City must be wheelchair accessible, extending a longstanding court-ordered obligation for the city’s taxi fleet. The ruling, issued on August 30 by Judge George Daniels, addresses the city’s failure to comply with a 2013 settlement that required 50% of…
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Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, will stand trial in Los Angeles on Thursday, facing criminal charges for allegedly failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes while spending lavishly on drugs, sex workers, and luxury items. Biden, who has pleaded not guilty, was charged in December as part of an extensive investigation into his finances…
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Rachel Tucker, a Black woman visiting the upscale Hamptons restaurant 75 Main, has alleged racial profiling after being asked to move tables because her hair was deemed “too big.” Tucker, who was dining with friends, claims restaurant owner Zach Erdem forced her to change seats following complaints from a white family seated nearby, leading to…
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Palm Springs, historically known as a desert retreat for Los Angeles’ wealthy elite, has implemented several progressive initiatives to address homelessness. However, in July, the all-Democratic city council passed a controversial ban on sleeping on public property, expanding police authority to arrest the unhoused. This decision highlights how even liberal cities are growing impatient as…
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Georgia Woman Charged with Concealing Friend’s Death and Committing Identity Fraud in 2007 Cold Case
In a case that has stunned legal circles and the community, Georgia resident Angel Marie Thompson has been charged with concealing the death of her friend, Nicole Alston, whose dismembered remains were discovered in 2007. Thompson is also accused of committing extensive identity fraud by collecting government benefits in Alston’s name for eight years, totaling…
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Prosecutors and lawyers for Donald Trump will appear in court on Thursday to determine the timeline for resuming the 2020 election subversion case against the Republican presidential candidate. This follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that former presidents possess broad immunity from prosecution. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington will consider proposals from special…
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Ashley Upkins, a prominent Nashville attorney, has been elected president of the National Bar Association (NBA), marking a historic milestone as the first woman from Tennessee to lead the organization. Upkins, who heads litigation at Silicon Ranch, a Nashville-based renewable energy company, was named president-elect during the NBA’s annual convention on July 16 in Las…
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Former President Donald Trump stated in a court filing on Tuesday that he would plead not guilty to criminal charges in a revised indictment accusing him of attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss. Trump, the Republican candidate in the upcoming November 5 presidential election, waived his right to appear in court and instead authorized…
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Anadarko and other natural gas exploration and production companies successfully defeated a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania that accused them of underpaying royalties to property owners with interests in thousands of acres of leased land. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Karoline Mehalchick in Scranton ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to pursue claims under federal antitrust…
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