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Jury Orders NFL to Pay $4.7 Billion for Overpricing ‘Sunday Ticket’ Subscriptions

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Los Angeles — In a resounding verdict, a federal jury in California has ordered the National Football League to pay over $4.7 billion in damages, concluding that the NFL and its teams conspired to overcharge the subscribers of “Sunday Ticket” telecasts. This substantial sum consists of $4.6 billion allocated to residential viewers and an additional $96 million to commercial entities like bars and restaurants. This verdict follows extensive litigation spanning more than a decade, centered around the exclusive distribution rights and pricing strategies employed by the NFL for broadcasting out-of-market NFL games. “Sunday Ticket,” which … Read more

Tennessee School District Faces Federal Action Over Racial Harassment Claims

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Church Hill, TN — Hawkins County Schools has faced severe scrutiny following a federal investigation which determined the system failed to appropriately respond to racial harassment within its schools. This places the district among a minority of U.S. school systems that have faced similar federal interventions. The inquiry and subsequent actions were triggered by complaints regarding consistent racial discrimination, including a disturbing episode involving a young eighth-grader named Keelin Releford. Civil rights attorney, Larry Crain, who notably represented Releford’s family, illustrated the gravity of the situation as he detailed recurrent racial incidents that spanned over … Read more

Capitol Rioter Dubbed ‘Shield Grampy’ Sentenced to Over 4 Years for Assaulting Officers During January 6th Attack

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington sentenced a man involved in the January 6 Capitol riots to more than four and a half years in prison on Thursday for assaulting law enforcement officers during the attack. Anthony Mastanduno, 61, known to online followers as “Shield Grampy,” had previously admitted guilt to nine criminal charges in March, a pivotal month that was supposed to see former Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump commence his trial over similar allegations connected to the attack. The sentencing of Mastanduno unfolds as Trump’s own legal battle remains on hold. The … Read more

Uber and Lyft Agree to $175 Million Settlement with Massachusetts, Commit to Hourly Minimum Pay and Employee Benefits for Drivers

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BOSTON — Uber Technologies and Lyft have settled a lawsuit with the Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, agreeing on Thursday to upgrade their drivers’ compensation and benefits in a significant shift away from their traditional business models. The companies will now implement a $32.50 hourly minimum wage for their Massachusetts drivers and will pay a combined $175 million to resolve claims they had misclassified workers as independent contractors. Under the terms of this landmark agreement, the rideshare giants will also introduce new benefits for drivers including paid sick leave, accident insurance, and healthcare stipends. … Read more