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Federal Appeals Court Upholds $83.3 Million Defamation Ruling Against Trump, Citing ‘Unprecedented’ Conduct in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has upheld a jury’s decision requiring former President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation. This ruling stems from Trump’s repeated social media attacks and public statements following Carroll’s allegations of sexual assault against him. On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Trump’s appeal against the jury’s findings, describing the damage rewards as “fair and reasonable.” The court, emphasizing the severity of Carol’s experience, noted that she faced numerous death threats, which supported the trial judge’s conclusion regarding the highly reprehensible … Read more

DOJ Antitrust Team Seeks Court Intervention to Tackle Apple’s Resistance in Ongoing Legal Battle

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Washington, D.C. — Federal antitrust attorneys are seeking judicial intervention in their ongoing efforts against Apple Inc., known for its substantial market influence. The Department of Justice has turned to the court system as negotiations with the tech giant remain stalled, complicating a case that could have sweeping implications for competition in the tech sector. The complexities of the case arise from Apple’s dominance in various markets, notably those for mobile applications and digital services. The DOJ has expressed concerns that Apple’s practices may be stifling competition and harming consumers. In response, Apple has staunchly … Read more

Aaron Judge Soars into Yankees History, Matching DiMaggio’s Home Run Record in Thrilling Victory

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New York — In a significant display of power, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has tied baseball legend Joe DiMaggio on the team’s all-time home run list. This remarkable feat came during a 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Thursday evening. Judge’s momentous home run, the second of the night, soared 434 feet to left-center field at a speed of 114.9 mph, bringing his season total to 46 home runs. With this homer, Judge equaled DiMaggio’s mark of 361 career home runs for the franchise. Earlier in the game, he … Read more

Bank of America Executives Ordered to Testify in Unprecedented Class Action Over Pandemic-Related Unemployment Claims

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San Diego, Calif. — A federal judge has mandated that two high-ranking executives from Bank of America testify in a significant consumer class action concerning the alleged mishandling of unemployment benefit claims during the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel issued the ruling on Wednesday, rejecting the bank’s request for reconsideration. The decision paves the way for CEO Brian Moynihan and former Chief Operating Officer Thomas Montag to answer questions pertaining to possible punitive damages related to the case. This highlights the potential financial repercussions for the bank as the litigation progresses. The case focuses … Read more