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Former President Trump Faces Civil Defamation Trial for Sexual Assault Allegations: What Additional Damages Does He Owe E. Jean Carroll?

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump is facing a civil defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexually assaulting her decades ago. The trial, which began on Tuesday, will determine if Trump owes Carroll additional damages for comments he made about her. Last year, a separate civil case found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, resulting in a $5 million judgment against him. However, this trial will concentrate solely on the question of additional damages for the separate comments made by Trump. During the opening statements, … Read more

Judge to Consider Motions in Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Case, Including Request for Additional Correspondence Information

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – A judge in Fulton County is scheduled to hear several motions in the election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. The motions, set to be presented by attorneys representing Trump and his associates, will address various aspects of the ongoing legal proceedings. Among the motions is a request from Trump’s legal team to obtain additional information regarding correspondence between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the House select committee that investigated the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump’s attorney argues that Willis’ office has been unresponsive to their … Read more

Gov. Josh Green Calls for Additional Funds to Fight Climate Lawsuit: Hawaii Youths Accuse State Department of Violating Constitutional Rights

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Honolulu, Hawaii – The administration of Gov. Josh Green is seeking an additional $2.25 million to combat a climate lawsuit filed by 14 young individuals in Hawaii. The lawsuit accuses the state Department of Transportation of violating their constitutional rights by endangering their present and future well-being. The funds are intended to cover the costs of an external law firm that is already collaborating with the state Attorney General’s Office to represent the department. The case is scheduled to be heard in the 1st Circuit’s Environmental Court in Honolulu from June 24 through July 12. … Read more

The Las Vegas District Court Seeks Additional Marshals to Enhance Courthouse Security After Attack on Judge

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas District Court is facing a shortage of marshals, raising concerns about the security of the courthouse, according to Chief Judge Jerry Wiese. Currently, the court ideally needs 136 marshals, but only 99 positions are filled. In response to the shortage, plans are underway to bring in additional personnel and fill the openings left by the attack on Clark County Judge Mary Kary Holthus. Following the recent attack, courtrooms are working to increase security by adding extra staff. Judge Wiese stated that a meeting has been held with a … Read more