Previously Sealed Court Documents in Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit Unveiled, Revealing Names of Associates and Alleged Victims

New York City – The first batch of court documents related to the settled lawsuit involving Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and accused sex offender, were released on Wednesday. The court records reveal that the majority of those named in the documents are not accused of any wrongdoing. The documents are expected to include the names of Epstein’s associates and alleged sexual abuse victims, although the identities of minor victims who have not testified or been publicly identified will remain sealed. These documents are part of a defamation lawsuit filed in 2015 against Epstein’s confidante, … Read more

Grand Jury Clears Man in Fatal Shooting of Alleged Robber at Busy Houston Taqueria

HOUSTON, Texas – A grand jury in Harris County has decided not to file charges against a man who fatally shot an alleged robber at a local taqueria. The incident, which occurred at the El Ranchito restaurant on S. Gessner, gained national attention as video footage captured the shooting and activists claimed it was “overkill.” The shooting took place on January 5, 2023, and almost a year later, the case was reviewed by grand jurors following an HPD investigation. They carefully examined the security video, which showed Eric Eugene Washington entering the establishment and going … Read more

Congressman Tim Walberg Faces Backlash for Alleged Support of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law

Tipton, Michigan – Congressman Tim Walberg, a Republican from Tipton, is facing criticism after video footage emerged showing him encouraging Uganda’s leaders to stand firm against international pressure and condemnation. The lawmakers passed a law that imposes the death penalty for acts of “aggravated homosexuality.” Walberg made these remarks during the country’s national prayer breakfast at the president’s residence in Kampala. He clarified that he does not support the criminalization of homosexuality, according to his office. Uganda has drawn widespread condemnation since enacting a law in May 2023 that outlaws gay marriage and imposes life … Read more

Viking Fitness Center Faces Lawsuits Over Failure to Stop Alleged Tanning Bed Photo Incident

MARYSVILLE, MI – Viking Fitness Center in Marysville, Michigan has responded to multiple lawsuits accusing the gym of failing to take appropriate action against a former member who allegedly photographed women in tanning beds. The four female plaintiffs, identified as “Jane Doe,” claim that the gym did not address the issue after Corey Norman, a co-defendant in three of the lawsuits, was caught taking photos of women in tanning beds with his phone. Norman was sentenced to prison in March. According to the lawsuits, the victims argue that Viking Fitness Center should have taken measures … Read more