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YouTube Settles Trump Lawsuit for $24.5 Million, Funds Earmarked for White House Ballroom

YouTube Settles Trump Lawsuit for $24.5 Million, Funds Earmarked for White House Ballroom

YouTube Settles Trump Lawsuit for $24.5 Million, Funds Earmarked for White House Ballroom YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump and other plaintiffs, stemming from his suspension from the platform in 2021. The settlement, confirmed by a recent court filing, allocates a significant portion of the funds for a White House project. According to the filing, $22 million is designated to support Trump’s construction of a White House State Ballroom, to…

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Ryan Routh Convicted in Trump Assassination Plot, Attempts Self-Harm in Court After Verdict

Ryan Routh Convicted in Trump Assassination Plot, Attempts Self-Harm in Court After Verdict

Ryan Routh Convicted in Trump Assassination Plot, Attempts Self-Harm in Court After Verdict Ryan Routh was convicted on Tuesday for his role in the 2024 attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Following the jury’s guilty verdict, Routh reportedly attempted to harm himself in the courtroom, using a pen to stab himself in the neck before U.S. Marshals intervened and quickly subdued him. The dramatic incident occurred immediately after Routh was found guilty for the plot targeting Trump at his Florida golf…

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New Prosecutor Sought for Georgia Election Interference Case After Willis Appeal Denied

New Prosecutor Sought for Georgia Election Interference Case After Willis Appeal Denied

New Prosecutor Sought for Georgia Election Interference Case After Willis Appeal Denied Atlanta, GA – The Georgia Supreme Court has declined to hear Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal regarding her removal from the high-profile election interference case targeting former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants. This decision, reached by a 4-3 vote, upholds the Georgia Court of Appeals’ earlier ruling which cited an “appearance of impropriety” stemming from Willis’ romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she…

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Luigi Mangione Scores Major Victory as Judge Dismisses Top Murder, Terrorism Charges

Luigi Mangione Scores Major Victory as Judge Dismisses Top Murder, Terrorism Charges

Luigi Mangione Scores Major Victory as Judge Dismisses Top Murder, Terrorism Charges Luigi Mangione, accused in the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, achieved a significant legal victory on Tuesday as a judge dismissed the two most severe state charges against him: first-degree murder and second-degree murder, both initially framed by prosecutors as terrorism crimes. Judge Gregory Carro, overseeing Mangione’s state criminal case, ruled that the evidence presented for the terrorism-related charges was “legally insufficient.” This decision was delivered…

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Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Award Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case A federal appeals court in New York has affirmed the defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, upholding the significant $83.3 million award against Donald Trump. The ruling comes after Trump denied Carroll’s claim that he raped her. A panel of judges explicitly rejected the defense’s argument that the former president is shielded by the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling from last year. This decision follows…

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Trump’s Legal Battles Intensify: Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict

Trump’s Legal Battles Intensify: Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict

Trump’s Legal Battles Intensify: Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict In a significant legal setback for former U.S. President Donald Trump, a federal appeals court has denied his request to overturn an $83.3 million defamation judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in New York rejected Trump’s bid for a full bench rehearing of his challenge to the verdict, which found him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming Carroll….

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Federal Judge Delivers Scathing Rebuke to Trump’s Epstein Legal Maneuver

Federal Judge Delivers Scathing Rebuke to Trump’s Epstein Legal Maneuver

Federal Judge Delivers Scathing Rebuke to Trump’s Epstein Legal Maneuver A federal judge today issued a scathing rebuke against a recent legal maneuver by former President Donald Trump’s legal team, describing it as an ‘unprecedented and baseless attempt to obstruct justice’ in matters related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling, handed down in a high-profile federal court, sharply criticized Trump’s ‘Epstein gambit,’ which sources close to the case suggest was an effort to introduce extraneous and potentially prejudicial…

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Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial

Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial

Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect Ryan Routh Granted Self-Representation for September Trial A federal judge has ruled that Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump last year, can represent himself during his upcoming trial. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon approved Routh’s request on Thursday, though she mandated that court-appointed attorneys remain as standby counsel. The decision comes after federal public defenders sought to withdraw from the case, citing an “irreconcilably broken” attorney-client relationship due to…

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ Meeting: What Was Learned and Its Impact on Epstein Files Probe

Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ Meeting: What Was Learned and Its Impact on Epstein Files Probe

Ghislaine Maxwell’s DOJ Meeting: What Was Learned and Its Impact on Epstein Files Probe Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, recently met with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, a highly anticipated meeting aimed at uncovering more about Epstein’s sex trafficking network and potential co-conspirators. This development comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files and Maxwell’s persistent appeals against her conviction. The Department of Justice initiated the meeting, seeking Maxwell’s insights into whether…

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Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Case

Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Case

Doctor Pleads Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death Case In a significant development in the investigation into Matthew Perry’s 2023 overdose death, Dr. Salvador Plasencia pleaded guilty on Wednesday to four counts of distributing ketamine to the late ‘Friends’ actor. This marks the fourth conviction in connection with Perry’s passing, which was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine. Dr. Plasencia, who operated an urgent care clinic, expressed profound remorse through his attorney, Karen Goldstein, stating he is “fully accepting…

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Judge Delays Decision on Unsealing Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Records, Seeks More Information

Judge Delays Decision on Unsealing Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Records, Seeks More Information

Judge Delays Decision on Unsealing Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Records, Seeks More Information A federal judge overseeing the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury records from Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case has indicated he plans to rule “expeditiously” but requires additional information before making a decision. District Judge Paul Engelmayer, in a new order filed Tuesday, stated that the initial motion from the Justice Department “does not adequately address” the factors for disclosing secret grand jury information. Engelmayer has given…

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DOJ Moves to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Amid Expert Skepticism

DOJ Moves to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Amid Expert Skepticism

DOJ Moves to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts Amid Expert Skepticism The Justice Department has formally requested federal courts to unseal grand jury transcripts from the prosecutions of chronic sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the move underscores the administration’s commitment to “transparency to the American public.” This request follows a period of heightened scrutiny for the administration, which previously faced criticism for not releasing additional files from the Epstein…

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell Convicted on Both Counts in Burglary Trial

Sen. Nicole Mitchell Convicted on Both Counts in Burglary Trial

Sen. Nicole Mitchell Convicted on Both Counts in Burglary Trial Senator Nicole Mitchell has been convicted on both counts following her recent burglary trial. The verdict concludes a closely watched case where prosecutor McDonald pressed jurors to disregard what he termed ‘the many lies of Nicole Mitchell.’ Defense attorneys for Mitchell, however, challenged the jury to find any reasonable doubt that the break-in was committed with the intent of theft. Mitchell herself testified that her presence in Carol Mitchell’s home…

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Maurene Comey, Federal Prosecutor in High-Profile Cases, Fired

Maurene Comey, Federal Prosecutor in High-Profile Cases, Fired

Maurene Comey, Federal Prosecutor in High-Profile Cases, Fired Sources indicate that Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor known for her involvement in the high-profile cases of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell, has been terminated. This development marks a significant turn for the attorney who has handled some of the most scrutinized legal proceedings in recent memory. Comey’s role in the Diddy and Maxwell cases brought her considerable public attention, underscoring her position within federal law enforcement. The reasons behind her…

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Supreme Court Order Unleashes Uncertainty in Federal Worker Litigation

Supreme Court Order Unleashes Uncertainty in Federal Worker Litigation

Supreme Court Order Unleashes Uncertainty in Federal Worker Litigation A recent Supreme Court order has sent ripples of confusion and disruption across the landscape of federal worker litigation, fundamentally altering the procedural path for employees seeking legal recourse. The decision, which legal experts are rapidly analyzing, has introduced significant complexities and potential hurdles for federal personnel and their legal representation. The immediate impact of the ruling is being described as ‘chaos’ by some practitioners, as it necessitates a re-evaluation of…

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Access, Strikes Down 1849 Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Access, Strikes Down 1849 Ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Access, Strikes Down 1849 Ban In a landmark decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority has affirmed abortion access in the state by striking down a 176-year-old ban. The 4-3 ruling, which came down on Wednesday, determined that the 1849 statute, widely interpreted as a near-total prohibition on abortion, was superseded by more recent state laws regulating the procedure. The court’s decision provides much-needed clarity and stability for abortion providers and patients in Wisconsin. The…

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