Civil

Federal Judge Dismisses Civil Lawsuit in Dallas Police Custody Death of Diamond Ross

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Dallas, Texas – A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by the family of Diamond Ross, more than five years after her death from an overdose while in Dallas police custody. Ross’ family had sought answers and disciplinary action regarding the 34-year-old’s death in 2018. Video footage released by the police in 2019 showed Ross repeatedly asking for water and help as she was taken to jail. The lawsuit, filed in 2020, sought damages and policy changes from those involved, including two police officers, the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Fire-Rescue, and the Dallas … Read more

Marine Veteran’s Lawsuit Against Nevada State Police Moves Forward, Challenging Unjust Civil Forfeiture Laws

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RENO, Nev. – A lawsuit challenging Nevada’s civil forfeiture laws, filed by a Marine veteran whose life savings were seized during a routine traffic stop, will proceed after a judge denied the state’s motion to dismiss. The incident happened nearly three years ago when Stephen Lara was pulled over on I-80 near USA Parkway for allegedly following a semi-truck too closely. During the traffic stop, troopers confiscated a total of $87,000 in cash from Lara’s vehicle, despite not arresting him or charging him with any crime. Lara, who was on a journey to visit his … Read more

Trump’s Lawyers Accused of Trying to Skirt Rulings in Civil Trial Over E. Jean Carroll Rape Allegations

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Donald Trump’s legal team has been accused of attempting to circumvent the judge’s orders regarding their defense strategy for the upcoming defamation civil trial regarding writer E. Jean Carroll’s rape allegations against the former president. Trump is facing accusations of defaming Carroll while denying her claims that he sexually assaulted her in a New York department store in the 1990s. The trial is set to begin on January 16. Carroll had previously filed a separate lawsuit for sexual battery and defamation against Trump, which was settled in May 2023. The jury … Read more

Donald Trump Defiantly Breaks Rules to Deliver Closing Statement in $370 Million Civil Fraud Trial

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump made a surprise statement during his civil fraud trial, defying the judge’s rules in order to deliver a brief closing statement. The trial, which has spanned 11 weeks, centers around allegations that Trump overstated his assets to obtain more favorable loan terms. If found guilty, Trump could face severe consequences, including the loss of his namesake buildings, businesses, and reputation that once propelled him to professional and political stardom. Judge Arthur Engoron had issued a non-negotiable directive to Trump, stating that he could not make political statements … Read more