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Trump’s Defamation Appeal Fails: $83.3 Million Judgment Against Him in E. Jean Carroll Case Stands

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NEW YORK — A federal court has denied former President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn a substantial defamation judgment related to his comments about E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused him of sexual assault. The ruling confirmed the jury’s decision that Trump must pay $83.3 million for defaming Carroll, marking a significant moment in this high-profile legal battle. The legal proceedings stemmed from Carroll’s allegations against Trump that date back to the 1990s. Carroll claimed that Trump raped her in a department store. After she went public with her story, Trump dismissed her claims, … Read more

Trump Administration Sets Sights on Appeal Following Major Federal Funding Ruling

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced plans to appeal a federal court ruling that could have significant implications for state funding associated with healthcare policies and programs. This legal challenge comes amid ongoing debates about budget allocations and federal influence over state healthcare initiatives. In a recent decision, a judge determined that certain federal funding provisions were not being administered in accordance with legal guidelines, creating uncertainty for multiple states reliant on these funds for healthcare services. The administration’s reaction underscores its commitment to defending its policies, particularly those aimed at reducing federal spending on … Read more

Judge Upholds Dismissal of Boulder Flood Mitigation Lawsuit, Residents Prepare Supreme Court Appeal

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Boulder, Colorado – A decision by a Boulder County District Court judge has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the City of Boulder’s financing methods for the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project, a move that residents claim undermines their legal standing. In an order issued on August 25, District Court Judge Michael Kotlarczyk rejected assertions from the activist group Save South Boulder, which argued that the city erroneously classified a stormwater and flood fee as a non-tax under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). The group contended that the fee was misapplied to … Read more

UK Asylum System in Crisis: Court Ruling Forces Hotel to Evict Asylum Seekers Amid Controversial New Appeal Body Proposal

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Epping, England — The United Kingdom government is grappling with growing concerns over its handling of asylum seekers, as recent court decisions expose deep flaws in its approach. New initiatives introduced last week have raised more questions than answers regarding the future of asylum accommodations and the legal framework supporting them. The situation escalated last Tuesday when a High Court judge granted Epping Forest District Council a temporary injunction against Somani Hotels Ltd., which operates the Bell Hotel outside Epping. Mr. Justice Eyre ruled that the use of the hotel for housing asylum seekers constituted … Read more