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Former President Trump’s Closing Argument in Jeopardy as Judge Imposes Unyielding Limitations

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s plan to present part of his closing argument in his fraud trial is uncertain after he failed to meet a deadline to agree to limitations set by Judge Arthur Engoron. The judge had instructed Trump to adhere to a limited gag order and refrain from defaming the New York attorney general and her staff, to which Trump’s attorney strongly objected. The email exchange between Engoron and Trump’s defense counsel was made public on Wednesday, revealing Engoron’s refusal to negotiate further on the limitations he had imposed. Faced … Read more

Environmental Groups Threaten Lawsuit Against Federal Body Over Tijuana Sewage Crisis: Citizens Seek Accountability for Clean Water Act Violations

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SAN DIEGO, CA – Local environmental groups in San Diego are considering legal action against the federal organization responsible for overseeing water treatment infrastructure that contributes to the ongoing sewage crisis in Tijuana. San Diego Coastkeeper and the Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation have issued a joint notice of intent to sue the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the facility’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit. In their 24-page letter, the nonprofits state that they will proceed with the lawsuit if the IBWC fails to address these … Read more

Indictment: Suspect Faces Serious Charges for Fleeing with Runaway Girl in High-Speed Chase

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JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS – A 22-year-old suspect has been indicted by a grand jury for evading officers while having a runaway juvenile girl in the passenger’s seat. Nicholas Barton of Beaumont now faces a charge of Evading Arrest or Detention With a Motor Vehicle, a third-degree felony. If convicted, he could potentially receive a prison sentence of 2-10 years and a fine of up to $10,000. The incident began on December 12 when Nederland police received a report that a 16-year-old runaway girl was seen leaving her home with Barton, as captured by a doorbell … Read more

Increasing Number of Lawsuits Filed Against Onewheel Electric Skateboard for Sudden Stop Defect, Leading to Serious Injuries

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Baltimore, MD – Future Motion Inc, the maker of the Onewheel electric skateboard product, is facing a growing number of product liability lawsuits due to defects that cause the skateboard to suddenly stop and throw riders off, resulting in serious injuries. Riders injured by this defect are now filing lawsuits against the company, and these cases are likely to be consolidated into a class action MDL soon. The Onewheel is a self-balancing, one-wheeled transportation device powered by a battery. It is controlled and monitored by an app installed on users’ smartphones. Riders control their speed … Read more