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Appeals Court Confirms $83.3 Million Defamation Verdict Against Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has ruled that former President Donald Trump is liable to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million for defamation following his derogatory comments aimed at the advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault. On Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the findings of a civil jury, declaring the damages awarded to Carroll were both fair and reasonable. Trump’s attorneys had contested this decision, arguing it should be overturned based on a recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded presidential immunity. They also requested a retrial. … Read more

Ector County Jurors Find Man Guilty of Murder in 2024 Shooting Case

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ODESSA, Texas — An Ector County jury has found a man guilty of murder stemming from a shooting incident that occurred earlier this year. The conviction comes as part of a broader effort by local law enforcement to address violent crime in the area. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence linking the defendant to the fatal shooting that claimed the life of 29-year-old James Smith in January. Witness testimonies and forensic analysis formed the backbone of the case, leading the jury to deliberate for several hours before reaching a verdict. The shooting reportedly took … Read more

Jury Weighs Key Evidence in Federal Wrongful-Death Case of Unarmed Man Shot by Baldwin County Deputy

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MOBILE, Ala. — A federal jury began deliberations Thursday in a wrongful-death civil trial surrounding the fatal shooting of Jonathan Victor by Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy Cpl. Matthew Hunady. The trial stems from a May 2017 incident on Interstate 10, where Hunady shot Victor during a tense standoff after a single-vehicle accident. The central question before jurors is whether Hunady’s actions constituted excessive force. Both sides acknowledged key details from dashcam and bodycam footage but clashed on their interpretations. During closing arguments, plaintiff’s lawyer Jack Samuel Tenenbaum argued that Victor, a Louisiana resident, should not … Read more

Scott Pichon’s Spitting Incident Leads to Misdemeanor Charge as Felony Assault Case is Dropped

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WASHINGTON — A Maryland attorney is facing a misdemeanor charge after federal prosecutors chose to dismiss a felony assault case involving an incident with National Guardsmen. The decision marks a continuation of a trend where more serious charges against individuals accused of assaults on federal officers have been downgraded. Scott Pichon was initially charged with a felony last month after he allegedly spat on members of the National Guard while riding a scooter near Union Station. This week, prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss the felony charge without prejudice, which allows for the possibility of … Read more