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Long Island Man Wins $1.9 Million Verdict After BMW’s “Soft Close” Door Severs His Thumb

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Brooklyn, NY — A Long Island resident, after suffering a severe injury from his luxury vehicle, was awarded $1.9 million in damages by a federal court jury. The incident, which took place in 2016, involved a BMW’s motorized “soft close” door that severed part of the man’s thumb. Godwin Boateng, a 68-year-old software engineer from Valley Stream, expressed relief and satisfaction with the court’s decision nearly seven years after the accident that dramatically altered his lifestyle. Boateng’s attorney, Avi Cohen, recounted that they rejected a significantly lower settlement offer from BMW just weeks before the … Read more

Man Caught Impersonating Lawyer, Charged with Fraud

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Chicago, IL — In a bewildering turn of events, a Chicago man has been charged for allegedly impersonating a lawyer, exploiting unsuspecting clients who believed they were receiving legitimate legal advice. Authorities say the man, who has been pretending to be a licensed attorney, has been operating under falsified credentials, creating a facade of legal expertise that has now been exposed as fraudulent. The case surfaced when discrepancies in the man’s background were detected during a court appearance that led to further scrutiny by the state bar association. He was reportedly engaging clients for a … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Renewed Monitoring of Jan. 6 Defendant’s Online Activities Ahead of 2024 Election

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Washington — A federal judge has reinstated the computer monitoring condition for Daniel Goodwyn, a San Francisco web designer convicted of involvement in the January 6 Capitol riots, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the next presidential election nears. Goodwyn, a self-described member of the Proud Boys, was originally sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by a year of supervised probation, which is due to conclude in August 2023. Goodwyn pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building during the turmoil at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, … Read more

Lawsuit Against Anti-Trafficking Group Founder Dismissed Due to Liability Waiver, Despite Serious Injury Claims

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Salt Lake City, Utah — A court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Bree Righter against Tim Ballard, the founder of the anti-human trafficking organization Operation Underground Railroad (OUR). Righter had alleged that negligence during a training session at OUR’s Draper gym led to severe injury, specifically a shattered eye socket. Righter’s legal complaint stated that the injury occurred when she was accidentally struck by a trainee’s knee during a wrestling drill. She claimed this accident caused persistent headaches and compromised her vision. Furthermore, Righter, who served as a former Marine, initiated broader accusations including … Read more