Purdue Pharma secured an 18-day extension on Thursday to continue its efforts to reach a settlement in lawsuits related to its role in the opioid addiction crisis. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane approved this extension during a hearing in White Plains, New York, allowing the company more time to negotiate a comprehensive settlement. The extension comes…
A U.S. judge on Friday approved $284 million in settlements in a class action accusing major U.S. universities of favoring wealthy applicants for admission, short-changing students who sought financial aid. After a hearing on the fairness of the accords, Chicago-based U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly approved the settlements, which were reached over many months, according…
Comedian Kevin Hart is embroiled in a legal battle with his former friend Jonathan “JT” Jackson, who has filed a staggering $12 million lawsuit against him. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Jackson accuses Hart of breaching a written contract, committing fraud, and intentionally causing emotional distress. Jackson, who claims a notable career…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to sources familiar with his legal situation, has been informed by federal authorities in the Southern District of New York that he is currently under investigation. Sources confirm that a federal grand jury is actively reviewing evidence related to the investigation, although there are no imminent charges reported. A spokesperson for…
Glynn Simmons, an Oklahoma man who spent nearly 50 years wrongfully imprisoned, celebrated almost a year of freedom by giving back to his community on Friday. Simmons, the longest-imprisoned U.S. inmate to be exonerated, launched his new business, FreeMan’s Food Truck, and served free meals to all who stopped by. “I couldn’t, I couldn’t imagine…
Sean “Diddy” Combs has decided to drop his lawsuit against Global Brands Group (GBG) regarding the use of his name in relation to his self-founded clothing brand, Sean John. The media mogul originally founded Sean John in 1998 and sold a 90% stake to GBG for $70 million in 2016. Diddy’s legal action alleged that…
The University of Virginia has reached a settlement of $9 million with the families of the victims affected by the tragic 2022 mass shooting. However, while this financial compensation provides some closure, the families emphasize that their quest for justice is far from over. The settlement follows an investigation into the university’s response to the…
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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