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A federal jury in the Eastern District of New York has awarded $112 million to more than 670 immigrants who were illegally detained by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office solely on the basis of ICE detainers — requests, not warrants — that lacked any showing of probable cause. The verdict, delivered after an eight-year legal…
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A Louisiana grand jury has indicted a New York doctor and a Louisiana mother for their alleged roles in enabling a minor’s abortion using the drug Mifepristone. The indictment, announced Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, has sparked a heated debate over reproductive rights and interstate legal conflicts. Dr. Margaret Carpenter, a New York-based physician, is accused…
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Marc Kasowitz, former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, has entered the legal fray representing Jane Doe in her ongoing rape lawsuit against rappers Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z. Kasowitz, known for his high-profile legal career, is joining forces with attorney Tony Buzbee in a case that continues to draw significant media and legal attention.…
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New York State will impose $75 billion in fines on fossil fuel companies over the next 25 years to fund climate damage mitigation. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the landmark bill into law on Thursday, marking a significant step in holding oil, gas, and coal companies accountable for their role in climate change. Law Targets Polluters…
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Ghanaians in New York have joined the protests in Accra, demanding the immediate release of those detained for opposing destructive mining activities. These protesters, arrested in the country’s capital, are calling for an end to mining that is devastating Ghana’s water bodies and forest reserves. Police admitted to holding some protesters for more than 48…
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In a surprising turn of events, a judge has dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin nearly three years after the tragic shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust.” The ruling, made on the fourth day of the trial, prevents Baldwin from being tried again for this…
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Rapper Remy Ma’s son, Jayson Scott, 23, was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the June 2021 murder of Darius Guillebeaux in Queens, New York. According to the New York Police Department, Scott faces charges of first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Guillebeaux, 47, following a dispute. Richard Swygert, 22, was also charged in the same…
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New York state lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at protecting minors on social media platforms by restricting exposure to “addictive” algorithmic content without parental consent. The measures, passed on Friday, make New York the latest state to address online risks faced by children. The legislation includes two key bills: one that bars social media platforms…
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The Supreme Court revived the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against a New York state official accused of coercing banks and insurers to avoid doing business with the gun rights group. The ruling, authored by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, warned public officials against using their power to punish speech they dislike. In a unanimous 9-0 decision,…
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Thirty-four charges, 12 jurors, one often exasperated judge, and a parade of witnesses After nearly five weeks, both the prosecution and the defense rested their cases in Donald Trump’s history-making hush-money trial. Closing arguments will begin on Tuesday, after which the jury will start deliberations. The timeline and outcome of their decision remain uncertain. However,…
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