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Pharaoh’s Club Owner Convicted of Bribery and Trafficking, Faces Life Sentence

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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Peter Gerace Jr., the proprietor of Pharaoh’s Gentlemen’s Club, was found guilty by a jury on Friday of bribing a federal agent, drug trafficking, and sex trafficking. Despite the convictions, Gerace was acquitted of a charge of witness tampering. He now faces the possibility of a life sentence, with sentencing set for Aug. 15. The conviction concluded a lengthy seven-week trial that featured 20 days of testimony from 43 witnesses, including over a dozen former exotic dancers at the club. Throughout the trial, the courtroom scenes were often somber and charged with … Read more

New Anti-Hazing Legislation Enacted in Wake of Tragic University Incident, Aims to Protect Students Nationwide

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Minneapolis — A new federal law, designated to counteract the perils of hazing on college campuses, was enacted this week by President Joe Biden. Named the Stop Campus Hazing Act, this legislation mandates higher education institutions to report hazing incidents and educate students on its dangers. The law traces its inception to a tragic incident in 2021 involving Danny Santulli, an 18-year-old from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Santulli suffered severe brain damage as a result of hazing rituals while pledging to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of Missouri. Subsequently, Danny lost his ability … Read more

Stars Shine at Globe Soccer Awards: Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati Take Top Honors in Dubai Gala

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Dubai, UAE — The Globe Soccer Awards, now in its 15th year, concluded with a grand ceremony in Dubai on December 27, celebrating both football legends and promising newcomers from the sports world. While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who are often highlights of such accolades, were not awarded this year, many other talents took center stage. Among the stars, Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid clinched the Best Men’s Player award, affirming his status following his impressive performances. Not to be overshadowed, Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona was honored as Best Women’s Player, adding to her … Read more

Justin Baldoni’s Attorney Announces Strategic Countersuit, Aims to Expose “Untouchable” Figures in Blake Lively Legal Battle

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Los Angeles, CA — In a developing legal battle, actor Justin Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, has announced plans to file an assertive countersuit against co-star Blake Lively, promising to expose a broader conspiracy. Amid allegations from Lively accusing Baldoni of sexual abuse, his legal team is framing their response as a critical pursuit of truth rather than a mere reactionary lawsuit. Freedman, in statements to media outlets, described the upcoming legal action as a means to challenge a “false and destructive narrative” he claims was propagated by respected media circles, relying on dubious sources. He … Read more