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Former President Trump Offers $92 Million Bond in Verbal Attacks Lawsuit Settlement

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New York – Former President Donald Trump has obtained court approval for a $92 million bond in a legal battle against writer E. Jean Carroll. The bond, approved by Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, ensures that Carroll will receive compensation for damages if the verdict survives appeals. Trump’s lawyers recently appealed the ruling to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan. Over the weekend, at a campaign rally, Trump continued his verbal attacks against Carroll, accusing her of falsely accusing him of rape in 1996. In response, Carroll’s lawyer suggested the possibility of a … Read more

Chicago Alderman Convicted of Racketeering and Bribery Escapes Discipline Due to Powerful Connections

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Chicago, IL – Former attorney and Alderman Ed Burke, who was convicted of racketeering, bribery, and attempted extortion, is avoiding suspension despite his charges. The Illinois Supreme Court has yet to act on a petition for an interim suspension, as a majority of the court’s justices have recused themselves from the case. This has brought attention to the influence and power that the Burke family has had in the Illinois judiciary. Burke’s crimes involved a city hall shakedown scheme to benefit his law firm, Klafter & Burke. He allegedly blocked permits for companies that did … Read more

Flint Found in Civil Contempt as Water Line Replacement Milestones Remain Unmet

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Flint, MI – The city of Flint has been held in civil contempt by a federal judge for failing to meet the milestones set for its water service line replacement program. U.S. District Court Judge David M. Lawson made the ruling on Tuesday, March 12, following accusations by groups such as the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) that the city was delaying progress in various aspects of the program. In his order, Judge Lawson stated that the city had failed to comply with the court’s orders and provided no valid reasons for its shortcomings. While … Read more

ACLU Sues Roanoke Police Department for Refusing to Certify Immigrant’s Visa

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Roanoke, Virginia – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the Roanoke Police Department, accusing the agency of denying a visa certification for an immigrant who assisted in an investigation of domestic abuse. According to the ACLU, this lawsuit is the first of its kind and a hearing is expected within the next 30 days. The plaintiff, known as Jane Doe in the sealed filing, helped city police investigate her partner’s abuse in 2012. As a result, she was provided with a U visa certification, which is a form … Read more