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Trump Secures $91.6 Million Bond to Cover Defamation Lawsuit as Jury’s Verdict Gets Appealed

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump has obtained a $91.6 million bond to cover the judgment he owes to writer E. Jean Carroll in a defamation lawsuit as he appeals the jury’s decision, according to his lawyer. Attorney Alina Habba filed documents with the court on Friday, revealing that Trump secured the bond from the Federal Insurance Co., a subsidiary of the insurance company Chubb. The bond will not only cover the $83.3 million judgment in the lawsuit but also any additional interest incurred. Simultaneously, Habba submitted a notice stating that Trump, the … Read more

Prominent XRP Lawyer Exposes SEC’s Bias in Ongoing Ripple Lawsuit

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San Francisco, CA – The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a new turn as a prominent XRP lawyer criticizes the SEC’s handling of the case. In a scathing social media post, Bill Morgan, a lawyer specializing in XRP, accused the SEC of unfair treatment and an abuse of power, sparking discussions among crypto market enthusiasts. Morgan raised serious concerns regarding the SEC’s approach to the Ripple lawsuit, suggesting bias against the company. The regulatory body’s ongoing legal battle against Ripple has been a topic of … Read more

Trump Denied Presidential Immunity in Hush Money Trial: Case to Proceed on April 15th

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New York: Former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity has been denied by Justice Juan Merchan in his criminal hush-money trial. The judge ruled that Trump had multiple opportunities to raise the claim of presidential immunity before he did, effectively shutting down his argument. The judge stated that since he was denying the motion on this basis, he did not need to address whether presidential immunity would prevent the introduction of evidence of official presidential acts in a criminal proceeding. Trump’s trial is still scheduled to begin on April 15th. Meanwhile, Special counsel Jack … Read more

Kansas Newspaper Publisher Sues Officials Over Violation of First Amendment Rights in Controversial Raid

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Marion, Kansas – The publisher of a Kansas newspaper that was raided by police in August is now taking legal action against the officials involved, accusing them of violating the paper’s First Amendment rights and retaliating against it. The controversial raid on the Marion County Record’s newsroom and the home of its editor and publisher, Eric Meyer, sparked concerns from press and free-speech advocates nationwide. Meyer is claiming that the stress caused by the raid led to the sudden death of his mother, Joan, who co-owned the paper with him. Multiple Marion officials have since … Read more