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Salman Rushdie Stabbing Trial Delayed as Author Prepares to Release Memoir on the Attack

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MAYVILLE, New York — The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing renowned author Salman Rushdie, is set to be delayed as Rushdie prepares to publish a memoir about the attack. Chautauqua County Judge David Foley ruled on Wednesday that Matar is entitled to preview Rushdie’s manuscript and book notes before the trial begins. Matar, a 26-year-old from New Jersey, has been held without bond since his arrest and is facing charges of attempted murder and assault. The trial in upstate New York was scheduled to start on January 8th, but it is … Read more

Did You Use Verizon Wireless? Find Out If You’re Eligible for Money from the Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

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Denver, Colorado – Verizon Wireless customers in 20 states may be eligible for a share of a class-action lawsuit settlement worth $202 million. The settlement is the result of a lawsuit filed against the wireless provider for unauthorized charges on customers’ bills. If you are a Verizon Wireless customer and believe you might be owed money, here’s what you need to know. The lawsuit alleged that Verizon Wireless engaged in a practice known as “cramming,” where they added third-party charges to customers’ bills without their consent. These charges were often for premium text message services, … Read more

Florida Grand Jury Clears Deputies in Controversial Shooting at Kissimmee Target, Sheriff Emphasizes Need for Swifter Investigations

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Two deputies from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office were cleared of charges in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old and injuries to three others. The controversial shooting took place outside a Target store in Kissimmee on April 27, 2022. Following a grand jury’s decision not to press charges, Sheriff Marcos Lopez expressed gratitude to the jury and extended his condolences to the affected parties during a press conference held on Wednesday. During the press conference, Sheriff Lopez emphasized the tragic nature of situations that require law enforcement … Read more

High-Stakes Battle: Supreme Court Weighs Release of Liability for Purdue Pharma Founders in Ongoing Mass Tort Bankruptcy Cases

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Washington, D.C. – Mass tort bankruptcies faced significant difficulties in 2023, with the dismissal of two cases and the fate of two others hanging in the balance. A closely watched legal battle involving the Sacklers, founders of Purdue Pharma, reached the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4th. This case centered around the release of liability granted to the Sacklers as part of the pharmaceutical company’s $6 billion bankruptcy plan, which has raised concerns. The Supreme Court’s oral arguments held on December 4th showcased the growing scrutiny surrounding the Sacklers and their role in the opioid … Read more