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Robert De Niro’s Production Company Ordered to Pay Former Personal Assistant $1.2 Million in Gender Discrimination Case

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New York – Robert De Niro’s production company, Canal Productions, has been ordered by a jury to pay over $1.2 million to his former personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, after finding the company guilty of gender discrimination and retaliation. Although De Niro himself was not held personally responsible, the jury ruled that his company should make two payments of $632,142 to Robinson. The verdict was read aloud in court on Thursday, with De Niro absent. Robinson, 41, accused De Niro, 80, and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, of conspiring against her and turning her job into … Read more

Wontumi Throws Support Behind Lawyer Ralph Poku-Adusei for Bekwai Parliamentary Primaries

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Bekwai, Ghana – Lawyer Ralph Poku-Adusei has received an endorsement from Wontumi, a prominent political figure, ahead of the Bekwai parliamentary primaries. Wontumi’s endorsement carries significant weight in the region, as he commands a strong base of supporters. This development has the potential to significantly impact the upcoming elections and shape the political landscape in Bekwai. Poku-Adusei, a seasoned lawyer with a track record of success, has emerged as a formidable candidate in the parliamentary race. The endorsement from Wontumi further solidifies his position as a strong contender. Wontumi’s support brings with it a loyal … Read more

Ethics Violation: Athens Town Judge Accused of Financially Benefiting Own Company Through Court Contract

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ATHENS, N.Y. – E. Timothy Mercer, a part-time judge on the Athens Town Court, has come under scrutiny for using his judicial position to benefit his personal company financially. The state Commission on Judicial Conduct recently released a report detailing their findings and recommending Mercer’s removal from office. The report revealed that Mercer awarded a no-bid contract to his own company for courthouse improvements, while falsifying and altering an invoice for the work. These actions were taken without disclosing his personal financial interest and against the concerns raised by the court clerk. In October of … Read more

City of St. George Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit by Drag Show Producers Over Revoked Permit

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ST. GEORGE, UT – Attorneys for the City of St. George have requested the dismissal of a case brought by drag show producers. The city argues that the show, which was initially denied, was able to continue and that the policies related to the revocation of the original show’s permit have been repealed and replaced. The Southern Utah Drag Stars sued the city in May after their special events permit for a drag show on public property was revoked due to violations of the city code regarding event advertising. In response to the denial of … Read more