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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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On Wednesday, Illinois announced its decision to switch to the NextGen Bar Exam in 2028, becoming the largest jurisdiction to adopt the revised national attorney licensing exam. Illinois now joins 18 other states or territories in committing to the NextGen bar exam, marking the first significant overhaul of the test in 25 years. The National…
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Recent developments indicate that federal investigators are poised to bring forth accusers of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs before a federal grand jury, signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing probe by the US Justice Department. Sources familiar with the investigation have revealed to CNN that potential witnesses, including individuals who have filed civil lawsuits…
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A Texas judge on Wednesday allowed a defamation lawsuit against Elon Musk to proceed but denied the request to sanction Musk’s prominent attorney, Alex Spiro. Judge Maria Cantu Hexsel rejected the motion to dismiss the Travis County lawsuit filed by plaintiff Benjamin Brody last year. Musk had argued that the case violated a state law…
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed two significant executive orders: one recognizing Juneteenth as an official state holiday and another prohibiting discrimination based on natural hairstyles, including braids, locs, and twists. These actions position Kentucky among at least 28 states and Washington, D.C., that have formally recognized Juneteenth as a public holiday, as reported by…
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Jurors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial concluded their first day of closed-door deliberations on Wednesday without reaching a verdict. The case involves the only U.S. president ever charged with a crime. The 12 jurors and six alternates plan to return to the New York courthouse at 9:30 ET (1330 GMT) on Thursday to weigh…
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Chicago Man Sues City, Police Department After Being Convicted Based On Testimony From Blind Witness
Darien Harris, a Chicago man whose murder conviction was overturned after serving 12 years in prison, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and the police department. The lawsuit comes after a Cook County judge vacated Harris’s conviction upon discovering that a key witness, who testified against him, was legally blind. Harris…
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