Allegations

MLB Star Wander Franco Faces Ruling on Disturbing Exploitation Allegations in Dominican Republic

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is awaiting a ruling from a judge after being arrested in his native Dominican Republic. Prosecutors have presented evidence alleging that the MLB All-Star had a relationship with a 14-year-old girl and provided her mother with financial payments and a car in exchange for consent to the relationship. Charges against Franco include “commercial sexual exploitation” and money laundering. The options for Friday’s ruling include releasing the 22-year-old Franco on bond, temporarily arresting him, preventing him from leaving the Dominican Republic, or requiring regular appearances … Read more

Rapper T.I. and Wife Tiny Face Lawsuit: Allegations of Spiked Drinks and Sexual Assault

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Mobile, Alabama – Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tiny, are facing a lawsuit. The allegations against them include spiking a woman’s drink and sexually assaulting her. The lawsuit, filed by a woman going by Jane Doe, claims that the incident took place in 2005 after a night of partying at rapper Coolio’s home. According to TMZ correspondent Towanda Robinson, the woman and her friend were invited to go clubbing with T.I. and Tiny the following day. They ended up in a VIP section with the couple at a nightclub. However, things took a blurry turn … Read more

Sarasota County Judge Dismisses Allegations of Juror Misconduct, Upholding $261 Million Damages Award to Kowalski Family Against All Children’s Hospital

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Sarasota County, Florida – A judge in Sarasota County has dismissed allegations of juror misconduct in a civil case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. The hospital claimed that the misconduct was grounds for a new trial after a $261 million damages award was issued. Judge Hunter Carroll made the ruling after questioning jury foreman Paul Lengyel. The hospital’s attorneys had accused Lengyel of multiple instances of misconduct, including bias against their client and conducting his own research into the case. Lengyel was part of a six-person jury that found All Children’s Hospital guilty of … Read more