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St. Louis Man Seeks to Clear Conviction for Pointing Gun at Social Justice Demonstrators

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark McCloskey, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking to have his misdemeanor conviction expunged after gaining notoriety for brandishing a gun at social justice demonstrators. Reportedly, McCloskey filed a request with a local judge this week to wipe the conviction from his record. In June 2020, McCloskey and his wife felt threatened by protesters who were passing their mansion on their way to protest in front of the mayor’s house. As a result, McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree assault and was fined $750. However, Republican Governor Mike Parson … Read more

Former President Trump Storms Out of Defamation Trial, Lashes Out at Judge Kaplan in Social Media Tirade

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump expressed his anger towards Judge Lewis Kaplan via social media following his dramatic exit from the courtroom during his ongoing defamation trial. The trial stems from allegations made by E Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault. Trump’s outburst occurred shortly after reports emerged of his abrupt departure from the court at approximately 10 a.m. Taking to social media only 90 minutes later, Trump initially directed his rage towards Carroll before shifting his focus to Judge Kaplan. Trump’s comments were posted on his new social media … Read more

Radio Host Files Lawsuit Against 50 Cent Over Mic-Throwing Incident at Concert

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LOS ANGELES – 50 Cent, the famous rapper, is now facing a civil lawsuit over an incident that occurred during a concert last summer. The lawsuit was filed by Bryhana Monegain, a Los Angeles radio host who claims she was struck by a microphone thrown by 50 Cent, resulting in “severe and permanent injuries.” Monegain has accused 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, and concert giant AEG of legal negligence. According to Monegain’s lawsuit, the incident occurred in August when 50 Cent became frustrated with a malfunctioning microphone and threw it off to … Read more

Trump Takes Exits Courtroom as Defamation Trial Nears Verdict – A Dramatic Conclusion Looms

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump left the courtroom during the defamation trial as closing arguments got underway on Friday. The trial revolves around a lawsuit filed by Summer Zervos, a former contestant on Trump’s reality TV show “The Apprentice,” who accused him of sexual assault during his presidential campaign in 2016. The trial, taking place in New York City, has drawn considerable attention since it began. Zervos, who is seeking damages for alleged harm to her reputation, claims that Trump’s denials of her assault allegations are false and defamatory. During the trial, … Read more