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Trump set to give 2nd deposition in New York fraud lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump is expected to visit the offices of New York’s attorney general for his second deposition in a legal battle over his company’s business practices

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Unsafe baby cribs, historical precedent called on in federal court arguments over Illinois gun ban

Before hearing arguments on the constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said he’d be “foolhardy” to think that the guns covered by the ban aren’t used for “bad things,” while also noting the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2023

Trump sues ex-lawyer Michael Cohen, key witness in criminal case

The former president seeks more than $500 million from his former fixer, who Trump alleges violated a confidentiality agreement and caused ‘reputational harm.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023

Kevin Strickland alleges ‘reckless’ KCPD misconduct led to 43-year wrongful conviction

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kevin Strickland, who spent four decades in prison for a 1978 triple murder he did not commit, filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that serious misconduct by Kansas City police led to his wrongful conviction.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Vaping company JUUL to pay $462M in multi-state lawsuit settlement for targeting teens: NY Attorney General James

ALBANY, New York — Electronic cigarette giant JUUL will pay New York and five other states $462 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company targeted teens and misled users about the dangers of vaping, Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Murdoch to testify at Fox-Dominion trial as soon as Monday

Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch is expected to be called to the witness stand in the trial of Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against his company as soon as Monday, according to people familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023

Dream singer Melissa Schuman sues Nick Carter, alleging sexual assault

LOS ANGELES — Melissa Schuman has moved to sue Nick Carter for alleged sexual assault and battery five years after Los Angeles County prosecutors declined to file charges against the Backstreet Boys singer.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023

Secret Rudy tapes threaten Fox

Former prosecutor says tapes could "undermine" defense and expose Fox to sanctions or even "criminal exposure"

Salon · Apr 12, 2023

Lawsuit: Guards beat, taunt inmate with, 'You can't breathe'

An advocacy group for prisoners’ rights has filed a civil rights lawsuit against corrections officers who allegedly ignored requirements that they videotape a prison-cell encounter with an inmate, who says he was sexually abused, beaten without provocation and taunted with words that evoked the 2020 death of George Floyd at…

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Lawsuit Claims Portland Police Shot Unarmed Homeless Man, Then Ate Pizza While His Body Lay on the Ground

Robert Delgado's family is now seeking damages.

Reason · Apr 12, 2023