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Fulton County Election Workers Awarded $148 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Rudy Giuliani

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ATLANTA (AP) – A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Fulton County election workers in a defamation suite against Rudy Giuliani, the former personal attorney to President Donald Trump. The verdict came after emotional testimony from Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, who were falsely accused by Giuliani of participating in a ballot fraud conspiracy. The trial revealed that Giuliani had already been found liable in the case and had admitted to falsely accusing the women. Despite this, he continued to spread baseless claims against them even as the … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Indian Court Denies Early Release for Convicted Gang Rapists of Muslim Woman

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DELHI, INDIA – The Delhi High Court has overturned the early release of two men convicted in the gang-rape of a Muslim woman, according to the lawyer handling the case. The decision comes after significant public outrage and protests against the court’s earlier ruling. The incident occurred in January 2013 when the victim, a 23-year-old woman, was assaulted by a group of men while traveling on a public bus in Delhi. She died from her injuries less than two weeks later, triggering nationwide protests and global condemnation. The two men, who were juveniles at the … Read more

Nigel Lythgoe Takes a Step Back from ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Amid Lawsuit, New Judges and Format Announced

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Los Angeles, CA – Nigel Lythgoe, the co-creator and long-time judge of the popular TV show “So You Think You Can Dance,” has decided to step back from participating in this year’s series. In a statement to Variety magazine, Lythgoe expressed his voluntary decision, acknowledging that the program’s focus should remain on dance and dancers. However, he also stated that he is dedicated to clearing his name and restoring his reputation. The upcoming season of “So You Think You Can Dance,” which premieres on March 4, 2024, will feature a new documentary style format and … Read more

Coastal Battle: Homeowners vs. California Coastal Commission in Fight Over Sea Wall Construction

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — A battle over coastal property rights is brewing in Half Moon Bay, California, as rising sea levels pose a growing threat to the state’s cherished coastline. Last winter, severe storms caused extensive damage along California’s coast, and while most of the destruction has been repaired, a different kind of turmoil is stirring in this residential area. Homeowners in the Casa Mira complex are fighting for the right to build sea walls to protect their properties from further erosion. The trouble began in 2016 when a severe storm caused 20 feet … Read more