LEGAL

Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's Legal Team: Dismiss Hush Money Case for New President

Donald Trump’s lawyers have submitted an official request to a New York judge, asking that the hush money case against him be thrown out. They argue that the case could cause disruptions to the presidency, especially since Trump just won the election. The lawyers pointed out that President Joe Biden

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Dec 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Timothy Hutton's Lawsuit Over 'Leverage' Reboot Settled

Timothy Hutton, an Oscar-winning actor, has finally settled a long-standing legal battle with the producers of the TV show 'Leverage'. The lawsuit began in 2022 when Hutton claimed he was unfairly cut from the show's reboot due to old sexual assault allegations. Despite the case being dismissed by p

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Gary Man's Threat Case: Time Served for Phoned Menace

Terrance Lindsey-Bynum, a 33-year-old from Gary, Indiana, was given time served for threatening a Regional Health Systems worker over the phone. The incident happened on Valentine's Day, February 14. Lindsey-Bynum, who was a patient at Regional, called the employee to ask for housing help. He grew u

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

McDonald's E. coli Scare: What We Learned

Imagine this: a simple Quarter Pounder burger caused a huge stir across the U. S. in October. A nasty strain of E. coli linked to tainted onions made 104 people sick in 14 states. Unfortunately, one person didn't make it, and four others developed serious kidney issues. The culprit? Yellow onions fr

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Dec 03 2024CRIME

Vancouver's Crypto Betrayal: A Lesson in Trust

Ever heard of EzBtc? This cryptocurrency platform used to be based in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. Recently, it was ordered to pay back a whopping $18. 4 million. Why? Because they stole from their users. EzBtc was supposed to keep customers' digital money safe, but they didn't. Instead, they took a t

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Nov 30 2024CRIME

Assessing Legal Professionals' Knowledge on Age and False Memories

Imagine you're a detective in a small town. You're investigating a case where a young girl saw her mother's murder. You're trying to figure out if her memory is real or if she's just recalling something she was told. A study asked real legal professionals like judges, lawyers, and police officers to

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Controversy: Boise State Withdraws Amid Transgender Rumors

In an unexpected turn of events, Boise State's women's volleyball team has pulled out of their Mountain West Conference Championship match against San Jose State. The sudden withdrawal follows rumors about a transgender player on the San Jose State team. These rumors, though unsubstantiated, led to

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Greenwich: Selectmen Seek Court Action Against BOE

In a surprising move, Greenwich's Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to seek a temporary restraining order against the Board of Education. The vote comes after both boards appointed different candidates to fill a school board vacancy. The selectmen argue that the BOE's actions were illegal, while the BOE

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

A BC Health Official’s EI Denial After Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

Darold Sturgeon, a former health executive in British Columbia, was fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine due to his Christian beliefs. He lost his job in November 2021 and later applied for employment insurance (EI) benefits, but his claim was denied. The reason given was that he was fired for mi

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Nov 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marilyn Manson Pays Up After Dropping Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood

Marilyn Manson, real name Brian Warner, has settled a lawsuit he filed against Evan Rachel Wood. The lawsuit claimed defamation after Wood accused him of sexual abuse in 2021. As part of the settlement, Manson will pay Wood around $327, 000 in legal fees. Wood's lawyer, Michael J. Kump, said Manson'

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