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Former Overstock CEO’s Attorney Detained After Sharing Internal Documents from Dominion Voting Systems in Election Fraud Allegations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer representing former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne was detained on Monday at the federal courthouse in Washington. Stefanie Lambert was arrested for disseminating internal documents from Dominion Voting Systems, reigniting baseless claims about the 2020 election. Lambert is facing a bench warrant in Michigan, where she is accused of participating in a conspiracy to tamper with voting machines in an attempt to find evidence of fraud. Meanwhile, she is also representing Byrne, who is being sued by Dominion for defamation over false allegations that their machines enabled vote tampering. The U.S. … Read more

Social Media Giants Reddit and YouTube Ordered to Face Lawsuits over Buffalo Mass Shooting

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Buffalo, New York – Reddit and Google’s YouTube are facing legal action after a New York state judge ruled that the social media platforms can be held responsible for their alleged role in enabling a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in a grocery store shooting in 2022. The decision by Justice Paula Feroleto of the Erie County Supreme Court allows 25 plaintiffs, including store employees, customers, and the son of one of the victims, to proceed with lawsuits against the platforms. The plaintiffs claim that Reddit and YouTube designed their platforms to addict … Read more

Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Cases on Free Speech and Social Media: What it Means for Online Expression

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a series of cases involving free speech and social media this year. One case in particular, Murthy v. Missouri, has drawn attention as it revolves around President Joe Biden’s administration urging platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook to remove posts spreading misinformation about the pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, and five social media users are bringing the lawsuit, arguing that the government exceeded its authority and violated constitutional free speech rights by censoring posts … Read more

Federal Judge’s Shocking Ultimatum Forces Prosecutors to Choose: National Secrets or Acquittal in Trump Case

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – A federal judge known for her favorability towards former President Donald Trump has presented a difficult choice for prosecutors in the ongoing Mar-a-Lago classified records case. U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon has demanded that prosecutors either allow jurors to access a large collection of national secrets or risk an acquittal for Trump. This unexpected twist occurred during a routine step in preparation for the trial, leaving the Department of Justice with a challenging decision. Cannon has a history of making decisions in favor of Trump and used this opportunity … Read more