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Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump for 1990s Sexual Abuse and Defamation Claims

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has reaffirmed a Manhattan jury’s earlier decision that former President Donald Trump sexually assaulted columnist E. Jean Carroll in a luxury department store’s changing room in the mid-1990s. The recent ruling on Monday also sustained the award of $5 million in damages for sexual abuse and defamation granted to Carroll by the jury. Carroll, a veteran magazine writer, alleged at her 2023 trial that what began as a benign encounter with Trump in spring 1996 escalated into an assault inside the dressing room of the upscale store. Trump, … Read more

From Stunt Scenes to Courtroom Drama: Former Stuntwoman Faces Federal Charges in Alleged Staged Crash Conspiracy

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New Orleans, LA — A former stuntwoman turned lawyer, Vanessa Motta, 43, faces serious legal repercussions as federal prosecutors have charged her in a complex conspiracy involving staged car accidents targeting large commercial trucks. Motta, alongside her fiancé, Sean Alfortish, a disbarred attorney, and others, are accused of intentionally causing collisions around the New Orleans area to fraudulently claim damages. Authorities alleged that the group, including drivers dubbed “slammers,” orchestrated accidents by crashing into unsuspecting truck drivers. Following these staged collisions, accomplices posing as drivers or witnesses manipulated the scene, falsely attesting fault to the … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Jan. 6 Rioter From Attending Trump Inauguration Despite Former Rep. Chris Stewart’s Invitation

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SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge has recently ruled against a motion by Russell Taylor, a convict of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, who sought permission to attend the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump. The request was notably supported by former Utah Representative Chris Stewart, who praised Taylor’s character and contributions to society in his appeal to the court. Taylor, who is currently serving a probation period following his guilty plea of obstructing an official proceeding, is restricted from traveling without court approval. Despite endorsements of his character and his past as a … Read more

Mentor City Employee Sues Over Alleged Sex Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment

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MENTOR, Ohio — A veteran female employee of Mentor has initiated legal action against the city council members and the municipality itself, charging them with sex discrimination, retaliation, and fostering a hostile work environment. Julie Schiavoni, who has been employed in close quarters with these council members, asserts that the behavior of Councilman Scott Marn towards female staff was known among city officials yet went unaddressed. Schiavoni’s allegations highlight a troubling tolerance within the city’s administration, accusing many city officials, including Marn, of having a derogatory attitude towards female employees. The lawsuit specifically points to … Read more