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In a landmark case, a man has been convicted of killing a transgender woman in what is believed to be the first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity in the United States. Jurors in South Carolina unanimously determined that Daqua Lameek Ritter fatally shot Dime Doe in August 2019 due to…
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Former President Donald Trump faces mounting financial pressure as a multimillion-dollar civil fraud judgment against him in New York adds a staggering $111,000 in interest each day he refuses to pay. The judgment, officially entered on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, mandates Trump and his co-defendants, including his sons Donald J. Trump Jr. and Eric Trump,…
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In a significant legal blow to the National Rifle Association (NRA), a jury ruled in favor of the New York Attorney General’s Office, finding that the organization mismanaged charitable funds.
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Dartmouth College, Rice University, Northwestern University, and Vanderbilt University have collectively agreed to pay $166 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging collusion to restrict financial aid for admitted students. The lawsuit, initiated by eight former students in 2022, accused 17 elite universities, including most Ivy League members, of employing a shared methodology to assess…
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GOP Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has expressed his support for IVF treatment, aligning himself with a growing faction of Republicans seeking to distance themselves from a controversial Alabama court ruling.
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The trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons handler on the set of the movie “Rust,” began with intense scrutiny over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Prosecutors painted Gutierrez-Reed as negligent, arguing that her carelessness in handling firearms led to the fatal incident. They highlighted instances of unprofessional behavior, alleging that she left guns…
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Following a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, at least three in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers in the state have ceased operations, sparking concerns about the future of reproductive access. The court’s decision, dominated by Republican-elected judges, defined frozen embryos as children, creating legal uncertainties surrounding their storage, transport, and use. The University of…
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Former President Donald Trump drew controversial parallels between a court order demanding him to pay $355 million in a civil fraud case and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Speaking at a Fox News town hall in South Carolina, Trump likened the judgment against him to “a form of Navalny,” equating it to…
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A Texas judge sided with Barbers Hill Independent School District, ruling that the school did not discriminate against Darryl George, an 18-year-old black student, for his dreadlocks. Last August, George was suspended for violating the school’s dress code, sparking a legal battle. The judge’s decision came after several hours of testimony, stating that the school…
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A federal appeals court overturned a staggering $1 billion verdict against Cox Communications, calling for a fresh trial to determine the appropriate damages for illegal downloads facilitated by its customers.
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