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Federal Court Awards E. Jean Carroll $83.3 Million in Damages for Donald Trump’s Defamatory Comments, Setting Historic Precedent

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New York – A federal court jury in New York awarded E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamatory comments made by former President Donald Trump. These comments, made in 2019, attacked her character and subsequently led to years of threats and harassment from Trump’s supporters. The majority of the award, $65 million, came in the form of punitive damages after jurors determined that Trump acted maliciously and recklessly towards Carroll following her accusation of sexual assault against him in the 1990s. An additional $18.3 million was awarded to her as compensatory damages. This … Read more

High-profile Los Angeles socialite on trial for murder in fatal crash that killed two young brothers

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VAN NUYS, California – The murder trial of a Los Angeles socialite, Rebecca Grossman, began on Friday over a fatal crash that took the lives of two young brothers. Grossman, 60, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the September 2020 incident that killed Jacob Iskander, eight, and his brother Mark, 11. The trial got off to a contentious start as the prosecution and defense clashed over admissible evidence. According to prosecutors, Grossman had a boozy lunch with her former lover, Scott Erickson, a former LA Dodgers player, before getting behind the wheel of … Read more

San Francisco Chronicle’s Top Picks: Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson, the Ideal Choice for San Francisco Superior Court Judge

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San Francisco, CA – In the upcoming election for San Francisco Superior Court judge, Michael Begert and Patrick Thompson have secured an influential endorsement. Their combined legal experience and dedication to justice make them the ideal candidates for this important position. Begert boasts an impressive track record as a public defender, demonstrating a deep understanding of the complexities of the court system and a commitment to upholding fairness. His experience advocating for the rights of the accused will undoubtedly shape his approach as a judge, ensuring that all parties receive a fair and just trial. … Read more

Confusing Exceptions in Restrictive Abortion Laws Raise Concerns for Doctors Nationwide

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Bismarck, North Dakota – A recent decision by a judge in North Dakota to reject a request blocking part of the state’s strict abortion law has highlighted an ongoing issue facing doctors nationwide. The vague language and exceptions in these laws often leave medical providers uncertain about when they can perform an abortion in a medical emergency. Consequently, advocates are increasingly filing lawsuits to clarify and expand the circumstances under which doctors can provide abortions during emergencies in states with strict abortion bans. Prof. Mary Ziegler from the University of California, Davis, noted that physicians … Read more