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Boston man convicted after repeatedly touching minor through seat gap on JetBlue flight

A Boston man has been convicted of sexual harassment of a minor that took place on a JetBlue flight in 2024. The man was accompanied by his wife and four children when he touched a 17-year-old girl repeatedly through the gap between the seats. 48-year-old Jonathan Alan Lefman was convicted…

The Times of India · 2h ago

29-year-old gambler accused in $10 million Ponzi scheme targeting 400 investors

Imer Gomez is accused of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 400 investors, raising approximately $10 million. He allegedly presented himself as an experienced trader, promising high returns and insurance for investments. The SEC reported that Gomez used client funds for personal expenses and to pay earlier investors. He…

The Times of India · Oct 18

CPT Rules Face Court Test: US college groups seek injunction; Nov 6 hearing may curb limits

A significant hearing set for November 6 will address a lawsuit challenging the revised Curricular Practical Training rules introduced by the Trump administration. Four prominent higher education organizations are appealing in the US District Court as many universities have been forced to pause or limit CPT authorizations, directly impacting students'…

The Times of India · Oct 16

Florida man, 84, sues over injuries after becoming ‘distracted’ by Waffle House ad

Exclusive: Edward Bowlds, 84, ‘feels strongly that Waffle House was negligent, and he is eager to have his day in court to prove it,’ his attorney told The Independent

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Trump says judge who ruled against him on Kennedy Center ‘should be brought up on charges’

Trump accused the judge of ruling against him ‘because his wife probably told him to do so’ and went on to accuse him of having a conflict of interest because of his wife's politics

The Independent UK · May 30

‘Unrelenting itchy feeling’: Family ambushed by bed bugs aboard transatlantic flight sues over ruined trip

Exclusive: Ophthalmologist Romulo Albuquerque, his wife and their two kids say the bites across their necks, torsos, legs, lower backs and legs turned their vacation into a nightmare

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

The public has been hearing from a lot of federal judges over the past year, much more than normal. That’s because many of them are concerned about the Trump administration’s commitment to the rule of law.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

Trump and Alina Habba ordered to pay $1M for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit against Hilary Clinton, appeals court rules

An appointee of George W. Bush wrote that Trump’s committed “sanctionable conduct” by filing the suit.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Kash Patel releases images of suspect as he doubles down on claims FBI stopped ISIS-inspired Halloween attack

Patel announced Friday that the FBI arrested multiple suspects in Michigan ‘who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend’

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Judge rips Border Patrol chief for tear gassing kids in Chicago as agents come under fire for Trump’s mass deportation operation

Greg Bovino is being hauled to court every day after his officers are accused of gassing neighborhoods and threatening protesters with ‘you’re dead, liberal’ taunts

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025