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California Inmate's Wife Secures $5.6 Million Settlement After Illegal Strip Search

Christina Cardenas, the wife of a California inmate, has reached a $5.6 million settlement after being subjected to what she and her attorneys described as an unlawful and invasive strip search during a visit to see her husband in 2019. The lawsuit names the California Correctional Institution (CCI), the California... Read More about California Inmate's Wife Secures $5.6 Million Settlement After Illegal Strip Search

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Widow of Los Angeles Times Columnist Who Won Fair Employment Suit Gets Over $3 Million in Damages

After nine years of litigation and three trials, Virginia Simers, the widow of longtime Los Angeles Times sports columnist Thomas J. Simers (T.J.), won the right to collect attorney fees from the newspaper that employed her husband for over 20 years. He was fired from his job in 2013 and... Read More about Widow of Los Angeles Times Columnist Who Won Fair Employment Suit Gets Over $3 Million in Damages

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Diddy Ordered to Pay $100 Million in Default Judgment to Michigan Inmate Over Alleged 1997 Sexual Assault

A recent ruling in Michigan has put Sean “Diddy” Combs in the spotlight for a civil lawsuit involving a $100 million default judgment, stemming from a 1997 allegation of sexual assault. This judgment, issued by the Lenawee County Circuit Court, comes after a Michigan inmate, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, filed a... Read More about Diddy Ordered to Pay $100 Million in Default Judgment to Michigan Inmate Over Alleged 1997 Sexual Assault

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California Law Making Social Media Companies Report “Terms of Service” Enjoined for Possibly Violating First Amendment

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 587 (AB 587) into law in September 2022. Often referred to as “a social media transparency bill,” the law requires social media companies that collect personally identifiable information from internet users to make their privacy policies available to consumers and submit semiannual “Terms... Read More about California Law Making Social Media Companies Report “Terms of Service” Enjoined for Possibly Violating First Amendment

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Former Michigan Star Denard Robinson Sues NCAA Over Name, Image, and Likeness Rights

Former University of Michigan football star Denard "Shoelace" Robinson is a named plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, accuses the sports organization of denying him and other college athletes millions of dollars in... Read More about Former Michigan Star Denard Robinson Sues NCAA Over Name, Image, and Likeness Rights

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San Diego Could Be Liable for Police Action by Dispatcher That Led to Kidnapped Girl’s Near Death

Mya Hendrix was kidnapped when she was 19, and her captors demanded a $2,500 ransom payment for her release. When her mother called the police for help, a dispatcher for the San Diego police department convinced her mother that the kidnapping was a scam so she should not pay the... Read More about San Diego Could Be Liable for Police Action by Dispatcher That Led to Kidnapped Girl’s Near Death

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson Faces More Sexual Assault Allegations in New Lawsuit

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is facing new legal challenges after being sued on Monday in Houston for sexual assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The latest allegations come from a woman using the alias "Jane Doe," who claims the incident occurred during a date with Watson in... Read More about Browns QB Deshaun Watson Faces More Sexual Assault Allegations in New Lawsuit

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DirecTV Files FCC Complaint Against Disney for Alleged Bad Faith Negotiations

DirecTV has lodged a formal complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against Disney, accusing the media giant of failing to “negotiate in good faith” amidst an ongoing distribution dispute. The conflict erupted after the previous agreement between the two companies expired on September 1, leading Disney-owned channels, including ESPN... Read More about DirecTV Files FCC Complaint Against Disney for Alleged Bad Faith Negotiations

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Police Officer Involved in Detainment of Tyreek Hill Placed on Administrative Leave Pending Investigation

Tyreek Hill, a star wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, was handcuffed and placed face down on a street outside Hard Rock Stadium early on Sunday morning. The incident occurred after Hill was stopped for speeding and reckless driving before the Dolphins’ season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The arrest,... Read More about Police Officer Involved in Detainment of Tyreek Hill Placed on Administrative Leave Pending Investigation

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Texas Sues Biden Administration to Block New Rule Protecting Medical Records of Women Seeking Abortions Out of State

Texas has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge a federal rule designed to protect the privacy of women seeking abortion care in states where it remains legal. The suit, initiated by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in federal court, aims to overturn a regulation issued by the... Read More about Texas Sues Biden Administration to Block New Rule Protecting Medical Records of Women Seeking Abortions Out of State

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New York Judge Delays Trump's Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After November Election

Donald Trump's sentencing, originally scheduled for September 18, was delayed by New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who set a new date of November 26, 2024. In his ruling on Friday, Merchan emphasized the importance of maintaining the court's impartiality, stating that the delay is intended to prevent any... Read More about New York Judge Delays Trump's Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After November Election

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The Justice Department Opens Investigation into Sexual Abuse Claims at California Women's Prisons

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a civil rights investigation into two California state prisons following allegations of systemic sexual abuse of female inmates by correctional officers. Announced on Wednesday, the federal inquiry will examine claims of misconduct at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla and the... Read More about The Justice Department Opens Investigation into Sexual Abuse Claims at California Women's Prisons

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