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Prominent Judge Warns of GOP’s Dangerous Distortions about Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol

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Washington, D.C. – A judge appointed by former President Ronald Reagan has expressed concern about the attempts by Republicans to distort the events of the January 6 Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth, who presided over a recent resentencing hearing, criticized prominent political figures for their questionable remarks regarding the convicted individuals involved in the insurrection. Lamberth warned that such rhetoric could pose a further risk to the country, describing it as “preposterous.” While he did not mention specific politicians by name, he referenced radical rhetoric from several Republican members of Congress, including … Read more

Pioneering Voice of “Soul Train” Seeks Compensation for 50 Years of Iconic Scream

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The iconic TV show “Soul Train” is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Joe Cobb, one of its original voices. Cobb, who famously introduced the show with his soulful scream, is seeking at least $75,000 in back royalties from the current owners of the show, Paramount Global, CBS Entertainment, and Black Entertainment Television. Cobb’s association with “Soul Train” dates back to the 1960s when he and Don Cornelius, the show’s creator, worked together at WVON, a Black radio station in Chicago. While Cobb initially used the phrase “soul train” as a … Read more

Key Witnesses Step Forward as Jury Gains Access to Troconis’ Revealing Police Interviews in Dulos Case

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NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Today, the jury in the Fotis Dulos case is set to review additional police interviews with Dulos’ girlfriend, Michelle Troconis. The interviews could provide further insights into the disappearance of Dulos’ estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, who went missing in May 2019. Troconis, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence, has already given several interviews to the police. These interviews are crucial to understanding the events leading up to Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance. The prosecution aims to demonstrate that Dulos and Troconis were involved in the planning … Read more

New Jersey Narrowly Defines Anti-Russia Law, Following Kyocera Court Win

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Trenton, New Jersey – New Jersey’s controversial law aimed at imposing state-level sanctions on Russian-backed companies has been significantly scaled back after a federal court ruling. The law, which initially had wide-ranging implications, sparked a legal battle when it ensnared the American subsidiary of Japanese electronics company Kyocera. However, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Kirsch issued a permanent injunction in December, deeming the state’s efforts to blacklist Kyocera unconstitutional. While Kirsch did not strike down the law entirely, he stated that it could be constitutional if applied to companies facing federal sanctions. In response to … Read more