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Kevin Costner Battles Stunt Performer’s Claim of Unscripted Sexual Assault in Controversial Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, California — Actor Kevin Costner is requesting a dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a stunt performer from his film “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.” The performer, Devyn LaBella, alleges that she participated in an unscripted and non-consensual scene of sexual violence without proper notifications or an intimacy coordinator, which are typically required for such productions. In a declaration submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court, Costner characterized LaBella’s claims as “absolutely false” and expressed disappointment over what he sees as an attempt to tarnish his reputation. He described the allegations as … Read more

Judge Dismisses Co-Author Claim in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Lawsuit, Leaves Room for Copyright Infringement Case

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NEW YORK — A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit involving a writer’s claim to co-authorship of the screenplay for “Top Gun: Maverick,” a major Hollywood release. The case, initiated by Shaun Gray, contended that he significantly contributed to the film’s script and sought recognition and financial compensation as a result. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff ruled on Wednesday that Gray would not be recognized as a joint author of the screenplay, which could have entitled him to a share of the blockbuster’s profits. However, the court left the possibility open for Gray … Read more

"Judicial Independence at Risk: Immigration Judges Claim Political Purge Amid Staffing Crisis"

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Chelmsford, Massachusetts — At least two immigration judges from Massachusetts are among more than a dozen judges dismissed across the nation recently, raising concerns about political interference and the independence of immigration courts. One of the fired judges, George Pappas, contends that such firings are symptomatic of a troubling trend threatening the integrity of judicial processes in the U.S. Pappas, who served until this week at the Chelmsford Immigration Court, stated he was let go during his two-year probation without clear reasoning. He expressed fears that his termination is politically motivated, influenced by partisanship that … Read more

Jury Delivers $2 Million Verdict in High-Stakes T-Mobile Trial, Falling Short of $245 Million Claim

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A jury awarded $2 million to a California man after he accused T-Mobile of failing to honor a contract for services that he believed were worth $245 million. The decision came after a trial in Los Angeles, which centered around claims of breach of contract and unfair business practices. The case involved a dispute between T-Mobile and the plaintiff, who argued that the telecommunications giant did not deliver on the terms outlined in their agreement. The jury’s verdict came after deliberations that highlighted the complexity of the issues surrounding corporate contracts and service expectations in … Read more