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Laborer Stabbed in St. Louis Rooming House: Attorney Ryan Gavin Wins $1.8 Million Judgment Against Landlord

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St. Louis, Missouri – Nine months before the City of St. Louis took legal action against Dara Daugherty and her associates for their “illegal rooming house” scheme, attorney Ryan Gavin had already won a $1.8 million judgment against her. Gavin filed a lawsuit in April 2023 on behalf of James Cole, a tenant who had rented a room from Daugherty in the Benton Park West neighborhood. The lawsuit alleged that Daugherty provided unsafe living conditions and failed to take necessary precautions in screening tenants. Cole was stabbed on the property by another tenant. During the … Read more

Prominent Judge Warns of GOP’s Dangerous Distortions about Jan. 6 Attack on Capitol

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Washington, D.C. – A judge appointed by former President Ronald Reagan has expressed concern about the attempts by Republicans to distort the events of the January 6 Capitol attack. U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth, who presided over a recent resentencing hearing, criticized prominent political figures for their questionable remarks regarding the convicted individuals involved in the insurrection. Lamberth warned that such rhetoric could pose a further risk to the country, describing it as “preposterous.” While he did not mention specific politicians by name, he referenced radical rhetoric from several Republican members of Congress, including … Read more

Pioneering Voice of “Soul Train” Seeks Compensation for 50 Years of Iconic Scream

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The iconic TV show “Soul Train” is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Joe Cobb, one of its original voices. Cobb, who famously introduced the show with his soulful scream, is seeking at least $75,000 in back royalties from the current owners of the show, Paramount Global, CBS Entertainment, and Black Entertainment Television. Cobb’s association with “Soul Train” dates back to the 1960s when he and Don Cornelius, the show’s creator, worked together at WVON, a Black radio station in Chicago. While Cobb initially used the phrase “soul train” as a … Read more

Key Witnesses Step Forward as Jury Gains Access to Troconis’ Revealing Police Interviews in Dulos Case

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NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Today, the jury in the Fotis Dulos case is set to review additional police interviews with Dulos’ girlfriend, Michelle Troconis. The interviews could provide further insights into the disappearance of Dulos’ estranged wife, Jennifer Dulos, who went missing in May 2019. Troconis, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with evidence, has already given several interviews to the police. These interviews are crucial to understanding the events leading up to Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance. The prosecution aims to demonstrate that Dulos and Troconis were involved in the planning … Read more