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From Stunt Scenes to Courtroom Drama: Former Stuntwoman Faces Federal Charges in Alleged Staged Crash Conspiracy

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New Orleans, LA — A former stuntwoman turned lawyer, Vanessa Motta, 43, faces serious legal repercussions as federal prosecutors have charged her in a complex conspiracy involving staged car accidents targeting large commercial trucks. Motta, alongside her fiancé, Sean Alfortish, a disbarred attorney, and others, are accused of intentionally causing collisions around the New Orleans area to fraudulently claim damages. Authorities alleged that the group, including drivers dubbed “slammers,” orchestrated accidents by crashing into unsuspecting truck drivers. Following these staged collisions, accomplices posing as drivers or witnesses manipulated the scene, falsely attesting fault to the … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Jan. 6 Rioter From Attending Trump Inauguration Despite Former Rep. Chris Stewart’s Invitation

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SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge has recently ruled against a motion by Russell Taylor, a convict of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, who sought permission to attend the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump. The request was notably supported by former Utah Representative Chris Stewart, who praised Taylor’s character and contributions to society in his appeal to the court. Taylor, who is currently serving a probation period following his guilty plea of obstructing an official proceeding, is restricted from traveling without court approval. Despite endorsements of his character and his past as a … Read more

Mentor City Employee Sues Over Alleged Sex Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment

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MENTOR, Ohio — A veteran female employee of Mentor has initiated legal action against the city council members and the municipality itself, charging them with sex discrimination, retaliation, and fostering a hostile work environment. Julie Schiavoni, who has been employed in close quarters with these council members, asserts that the behavior of Councilman Scott Marn towards female staff was known among city officials yet went unaddressed. Schiavoni’s allegations highlight a troubling tolerance within the city’s administration, accusing many city officials, including Marn, of having a derogatory attitude towards female employees. The lawsuit specifically points to … Read more

Casper Man Acquitted of Felony Charge in Police Scuffle, Found Guilty on Lesser Count

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CASPER, Wyo. — In a verdict that concluded a heated trial involving a physical altercation with a law enforcement officer, a Casper man was acquitted of felony interference but was found guilty of a lesser misdemeanor offense. The incident, which occurred last summer, resulted in injury to Casper Police Department’s Officer Aaron Trujillo, who suffered a broken fibula. Anthony Steven Roy, 41, faced charges stemming from an encounter that escalated into a physical confrontation with Trujillo. While Roy was cleared of the felony charge after a jury deliberation that lasted approximately two and a half … Read more