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Lawyers Challenge Trump’s Bid to Avoid Paying $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who was awarded an $83.3 million defamation judgment against former President Donald Trump, are urging a judge to reject Trump’s attempts to avoid posting security for the payment. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers argued that Trump’s promises to pay the judgment are not credible and compared them to “scribbles on a paper napkin.” They criticized Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief, which they believe boils down to “trust me.” The hefty judgment was the outcome of a trial presided over … Read more

Prominent Key Biscayne Local Faces New Federal Charges Involving Child Pornography Production

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KEY BISCAYNE, Florida – William McCaughan Jr., son of a prominent family in Key Biscayne, is facing new federal charges that allege he made child pornography in addition to the existing charges of receiving it. The charges against McCaughan now include two counts of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, as well as two counts of producing visual depictions that involve sexual exploitation of minors. The trial is scheduled for March 11, as stated in the online court docket. The Key Biscayne Independent was the first to report the additional … Read more

Landmark Ruling Challenges Corporate Transparency Act, Halts Disclosure Provision

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MIAMI — A judge in Miami has ruled against a provision in the Corporate Transparency Act that requires companies to disclose their true owners to the federal government. The ruling comes as a blow to efforts to combat money laundering and other illicit activities. The Act, passed earlier this year, aimed to increase transparency and curb the use of anonymous shell companies for illegal purposes. However, Judge John Doe declared the disclosure provision unconstitutional, arguing that it violated the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment. The decision has sparked controversy among supporters of the … Read more

Family Awarded $40 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit After Man Left Permanently Disabled by Stroke

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – A suburban family in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, has been awarded a $40 million settlement in a medical malpractice lawsuit after a man suffered a debilitating stroke. Legal representatives argue that doctors failed to properly address Antonio DeAngelo’s symptoms, resulting in a stroke that could have been prevented. According to court records, DeAngelo, a former full-time landscaper, sought medical treatment for a sudden increase in blood pressure at Advocate Physician Partners, affiliated with Advocate Health, in 2015. The doctor did not order any lab tests, blood work, or an electrocardiogram (EKG), and … Read more