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From Legends to Legalities: How a Lifelong Boxing Enthusiast Became the Go-To Lawyer for Iconic Fighters

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As a youngster watching legendary pugilists like George Foreman and Roberto Duran battle it out on network television, an enduring passion for boxing was sparked within lawyer and adviser, Hornewer. Little did he know that his admiration for the sport would lead him into the corners of some of boxing’s greatest, including Roy Jones Jnr, Lennox Lewis, and Wladimir Klitschko. Hornewer first felt the direct impact of the sport during his Little League days when he learned that a teammate’s father who trained boxers had a fighter set to match up with Roberto Duran. According … Read more

U.S. Sanctions Russian Judge in High-Profile Human Rights Clampdown, Citing Unfair Detention of Anti-War Activist Alexei Gorinov

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. has leveled sanctions against Russian judge Olesya Mendeleeva, accusing her of playing a critical role in the imprisonment of activist Alexei Gorinov, who opposed Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. Gorinov, a vocal critic of the Kremlin, received a seven-year prison sentence after he criticized Russia’s involvement in Ukraine during a local council meeting. The sanctions, enforced by the U.S. Treasury Department, involve the freezing of any assets Mendeleeva possesses under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibit any transactions between her and American entities. This measure highlights the U.S. government’s reproach of what … Read more

Cargill Announces Layoffs at Eddyville Plant Following Recent Strike and Legal Battle

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EDDYVILLE, Iowa — The Eddyville Cargill plant has announced it will lay off 29 workers starting Feb. 5, following a tumultuous month of labor disputes that culminated in a strike by nearly 100 employees. The layoffs come after workers, represented by Teamsters Local 238, walked off the job on Oct. 1, protesting wage offers they claimed fell below industry standards and did not sufficiently account for inflation pressures. The strike, which lasted until October 31, ended after the agriculture giant threatened to terminate health insurance for those still picketing after the deadline. This threat prompted … Read more

Grand Jury to Review Case After Local Man Charged in Unarmed Victim’s Shooting

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London, Kentucky — The judicial proceedings against a local 36-year-old man, Benjamin Hobson, have escalated following a shooting incident on December 19 that left another man severely injured. According to officials, the case has now been forwarded to a grand jury after a preliminary hearing determined there was probable cause. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, under Detective Taylor McDaniel, apprehended Hobson on December 20, around 1:54 a.m. The arrest occurred after an in-depth investigation pinpointed Hobson on Payne Trail Road, east of London. The case gathered substantial attention due to the disturbing details surrounding the … Read more