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Landmark Verdict: Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83 Million in Defamation Case Against Trump

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Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a jury to pay $83 million in defamation damages to E. Jean Carroll, a writer and columnist. The decision was made by a jury in the state of New York. Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s, which he denied. The defamation lawsuit was initiated by Carroll after Trump publicly denied knowing her and called her claims “totally false” and politically motivated. The trial, which took place over a period of several weeks, involved witnesses testifying on both sides. The jury deliberated for multiple … Read more

Former Locke Lord Partner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $400 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

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NEW YORK – A former partner at the U.S. law firm Locke Lord has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in a $400 million fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, according to Manhattan federal prosecutors. Mark Scott, 55, was found guilty of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit bank fraud in November 2019, related to his role in the OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud. The sentencing occurred on Thursday, presided over by U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos. In addition to the prison term, Judge Ramos ordered Scott to forfeit $392,940,000 and various assets, … Read more

U of I Murder Case Takes a Turn: Judge Denies Appeal, Postpones Trial Start Date

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CHAMPAIGN, Illinois – The judge overseeing the case of the University of Illinois murders has rejected an appeal to dismiss the indictment against the accused, but has delayed making a ruling on the trial start date. The decision was reached on Monday, following a lengthy hearing in which the defense argued for the charges to be dropped. The accused perpetrators, who are facing multiple counts of murder, kidnapped, and other charges, were arrested in connection with the disappearance and death of a visiting scholar from China. The prosecution presented evidence that allegedly links the defendants … Read more

Legal Action Unveils Discriminatory Breach on 23andMe Platform Affecting Jewish and Chinese Users

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San Francisco, CA – A recent lawsuit claims that genetic testing company 23andMe suffered a data breach targeting its Jewish and Chinese customers. The breach potentially exposed the personal information of thousands of individuals, including their genetic data and health details. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, alleges that the breach occurred between October 2018 and March 2019. According to the complaint, the breach was motivated by the hackers’ interest in the genetic data of Jewish and Chinese customers. The lawsuit suggests that the stolen data could be valuable for conducting research or … Read more