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Musk stirs controversy by claiming Trump’s connection to Epstein, prompting lawyer to defend ex-client’s innocence

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A day after Elon Musk suggested that former President Donald Trump appears in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, Epstein’s former attorney weighed in to clarify the matter. David Schoen, who served as Epstein’s defense lawyer shortly before the financier’s death in 2019, asserted on social media that he can definitively say Epstein had no damaging information about Trump. In a post on X, Schoen stated, “I was hired to lead Jeffrey Epstein’s defense as his criminal lawyer 9 days before he died. He sought my advice for months before that. I can say authoritatively, unequivocally, … Read more

Groundbreaking $2.6 Billion Settlement: Colleges Set to Compensate Athletes Directly

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A federal judge in California has approved a landmark settlement agreement that will allow colleges to compensate student-athletes directly, a major shift in collegiate sports financing. The $2.6 billion deal aims to address the longstanding debate over whether student-athletes should receive compensation beyond scholarships and other educational benefits. The decision by Judge Claudia Wilken marks a significant change in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) landscape. Under the settlement, athletes enrolled at Division I schools will receive direct payments, which are expected to enhance their financial stability during and after their college careers. The settlement … Read more

Arkansas Corrections Board Faces Audit Fallout Over $200,000 Attorney Payment Dispute with Governor Sanders

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An audit released by the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee has revealed that the state Board of Corrections owes attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan over $230,000 related to a lawsuit against Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The report, unveiled during Friday’s committee meeting, stated that the board lacks the means to fulfill the payment obligations under the contracted agreement. According to the audit, as of February 11, the total amount owed to Mehdizadegan stands at $230,108. The auditors suggested that future contracts should be vetted through the State Procurement office and approved during public … Read more

Driver Found Guilty of Homicide After Fatal Highway Collision: Cell Phone Use Under Scrutiny

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A Marshalltown, Iowa, jury has found Morgan Weigelt guilty of homicide by vehicle due to reckless driving following a fatal accident that occurred in May 2023. The jury’s decision was reached on Friday, and sentencing is set for July 14. Weigelt, 24, faces a potential maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a fine of $13,660. The incident, which took place on May 20, involved Weigelt’s vehicle colliding with a tractor operated by 86-year-old Clarence Borton on Highway 330. Investigators detailed that Weigelt was allegedly using her cell phone to search for car parts … Read more