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Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Comes to a Close with Final Ruling Expected Soon

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New York City – Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial has concluded after three months of proceedings. Judge Arthur Engoron, who presided over the trial, stated that he will attempt to deliver his final ruling by the end of January. However, he added that there is no guarantee on the timing of the decision. The trial centered around allegations that Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, fraudulently misrepresented the value of his real estate holdings to lenders. During the trial, the attorney general’s office argued that Trump and his sons, Donald Trump Jr. … Read more

Prince’s Heirs Engage in Civil War Over Control of Estate, Threatening Music Legend’s Legacy

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – A legal battle over the late musician Prince’s estate continues as his heirs face off in court over allegations of wrongful control. The dispute emerged among members of Prince Legacy LLC, one of two holding companies managing the singer’s $156 million estate. The lawsuit was filed by L. Londell McMillan and Charles Spicer, managers for Prince Legacy, who claim that four of Prince’s family members are trying to force them out of the company. The lawsuit accuses the family members of lacking business and management experience and warns that their actions could … Read more

St. Landry Parish Grand Jury Indicts Caleb Patrick Harris for Second Degree Murder after Fatal Family Dispute on Thibodeau Lane

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Updated article: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana – Today, the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury convened and handed down a True Bill Indictment of Second Degree Murder in relation to the fatal shooting of Tyler Dale Foreman, as announced by St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre. The incident took place on October 20, 2023, in Cankton on Thibodeau Lane. Caleb Patrick Harris, the half-brother of Foreman, allegedly fired 17 shots at him following a heated argument with their mother. According to Pitre, Harris is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on January 25, 2024, … Read more

Texas Attorney General Appeals Court Decision, Seeks to Enforce Law Restricting Drag Performances

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Austin, Texas – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed to a federal appeals court to reverse a judge’s decision and allow the state to enforce a law that would restrict and potentially criminalize drag performances. Paxton filed a 50-page briefing on Tuesday, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans to review the permanent injunction that was issued against Senate Bill 12 last year. The law was blocked from taking effect in September after five plaintiffs, including drag performer Brigitte Bandit and local drag production company Extragrams, sued Paxton … Read more