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T.I. and Tiny Harris Win $71.5 Million in Copyright Lawsuit Over OMG Girlz Doll Likeness

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In a decisive turn of legal events, rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris, along with the OMG Girlz—a girl group founded by Tiny—have won a significant lawsuit against toy giant MGA Entertainment. The couple and the girl group have been awarded a whopping $71.5 million in combined punitive and actual damages by a federal judge. This ruling marks a major milestone in a contentious legal battle over the unauthorized use of the OMG Girlz’s likeness to create MGA’s O.M.G. Dolls. The case, which captured public attention, highlighted issues around copyright infringement and the … Read more

Memphis Shooting Suspect Requests Delay, Chooses to Represent Himself in Trial for Capital Murder Charges

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a pronounced turn of events, a Tennessee man facing charges for a series of shootings in Memphis, which tragically resulted in three fatalities, has chosen to represent himself in court. 22-year-old Ezekiel Kelly, initially represented by private attorneys, now seeks additional time to prepare his defense, citing the need to thoroughly review evidence presented against him. During a courtroom appearance on Tuesday, Kelly informed Shelby County Judge James Jones Jr. that he requires more time to access jail computers to review the extensive evidence, which includes thousands of pages and over … Read more

Kentucky Dentist Under Tight Restrictions for Restaurant Visits Amid Murder Trial Connections

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In Prestonsburg, Kentucky, a judge has issued specific restrictions on Michael McKinney, a local dentist implicated in a high-profile criminal case, limiting his visits to a restaurant he co-owns. McKinney faces eight counts of evidence tampering in connection with the June 18, 2023, death of Amber Spradlin, which occurred at his residence. His son, M.K. McKinney, has been charged with Spradlin’s murder. Presently out on bond, McKinney is under house arrest with allowances for work-related outings, including times at his dental practice and necessary business errands. Among his business interests is the Brickhouse Restaurant, situated … Read more

Investors Alert: Class Action Lawsuit Targets Innovative Industrial Properties Over Alleged Securities Fraud

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NEW YORK — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP, a renowned legal firm, has announced a class action securities lawsuit on behalf of shareholders of Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. (IIPR). The lawsuit pertains to individuals who invested in the company and may have experienced financial losses due to purported securities fraud during a specified period last year. The lawsuit targets claims that were made between February 27, 2024, and December 19, 2024, alleging that Innovative Industrial Properties failed to disclose material adverse facts about its business operations, specifically in its leasing operations. The legal complaint accuses the … Read more