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Judge Exposes Lawyer’s Deceptive Tactics: AI-Generated Phony Cases Introduced in Michael Cohen Trial

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New York, NY – A judge in Manhattan criticized a lawyer representing Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former attorney, for citing fake cases created by artificial intelligence during a court proceeding. The judge, who expressed disbelief and frustration over the misuse of AI-generated cases, admonished the lawyer for his lack of professionalism. During the court hearing, the lawyer attempted to support his argument by referencing legal cases that were purportedly generated by an AI system. However, the judge promptly identified these cases as fictitious and condemned the lawyer for relying on fabricated evidence. The judge emphasized … Read more

Trump Lawyer Considers Seeking $464m Bond Money from Wealthy Overseas Donors, Including Russians and Saudis

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New York City – Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, is facing a Monday deadline to pay a $464 million bond in a New York fraud judgment against him. In a panicky fundraising memo to his supporters entitled “Keep your filthy hands off Trump Tower!”, Trump expressed his concerns about the potential seizure of his properties in New York, including the iconic Trump Tower, by the “insane radical Democrat” Attorney General Letitia James. Trump’s lawyers have notified an appeals court that they have been unable to raise the money to cover the … Read more

Unregulated Lawsuit Lending Industry Sparks Crisis in New York’s Real Estate World

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New York City – An unregulated, multi-billion dollar industry in New York is causing a “crisis” in the real estate world, according to two powerful building and construction groups. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-NYS) and Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) are calling for reforms to the practice of “third-party litigation lending,” which provides quick cash advances to potential plaintiffs who may not have to repay the money if they lose their lawsuit. “What it’s created is a general liability crisis,” said Brian Sampson, president of ABC-NYS. The groups argue that the industry, … Read more

Jury Deadlocked in Champaign Attempted Murder Case, Verdict Pending for Shooting That Left Man Partially Paralyzed

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URBANA, Ill. – A Champaign County jury was unable to reach a verdict on Wednesday in the attempted murder trial of Coreyon A. Duncan, a Champaign man accused of a May 2020 shooting that left another man partially paralyzed. After eight hours of deliberation, the jurors were unable to come to a unanimous decision on the charges of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Duncan shot the victim multiple times on the evening of May 26, 2020, outside a house on Ridgewood Drive. The victim, who … Read more