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Jamaal Bowman’s Campaign Threatens Defamation Lawsuit Over False Accusation of Hamas Funding

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City & State NY reported that the campaign for Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y) is considering a defamation lawsuit against his opponent, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, over an accusation that Bowman received money from Hamas. A lawyer representing the Bowman campaign sent a letter to the Latimer campaign demanding a retraction of the false accusation. The letter states that the accusation is a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act and could be considered defamation. According to the Black Westchester magazine, Latimer made the accusation while speaking at an event where he was questioned about … Read more

Lawton Man Acquitted in Accessory to Murder Case, Faces Separate Life Sentence

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LAWTON, Okla. – A Lawton man has been found not guilty in an accessory to murder case by a Comanche County jury. The verdict was reached on Feb. 13, following a trial that began on Feb. 12. Tevin Anderson was accused of being an accessory to a murder at a gas station in Northwest Lawton in 2021. During the trial, the defense argued that Anderson had no legal obligation to inform detectives about the identity of the killer. The state, however, contended that Anderson was aware of the shooter’s identity because he was in the … Read more

New Mexico Legislature Approves Changes to Cannabis Laws to Crack Down on Illicit Activity and Improve Industry Standards

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — With the legislative session coming to a close on Thursday, both the House and Senate in New Mexico are fully engaged in their last few days of work. The state lawmakers have been busy making significant decisions, including approving a comprehensive set of changes to the cannabis laws. The cannabis bill, which aims to address gaps in the existing regulations and crack down on illicit marijuana coming from outside the state, is the result of collaborations with industry leaders who have provided valuable feedback. Representative Andrea Romero acknowledges the lessons … Read more

EY India Announces Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Awards, Showcasing Remarkable Innovation and Global Impact

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MUMBAI, INDIA – EY India has announced the finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year-India (EOY) 2023 Awards, as it celebrates its silver jubilee year. These 11 entrepreneurs have been recognized for their exceptional achievements in building successful enterprises. Together, they have generated revenues exceeding Rs 14,70,000 crore, possess a market capitalization exceeding Rs 42,00,000 crore, and employ over 12,50,000 people worldwide. In addition to selecting the finalists, EY also revealed that Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata … Read more