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Bravo Battles Leah McSweeney: Network Seeks Closed-Door Resolution Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

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NEW YORK — Bravo Network is seeking to keep the details of its ongoing legal dispute with former “Real Housewives of New York City” star Leah McSweeney out of the public eye. The network’s legal team is attempting to prevent McSweeney’s attorneys from accessing confidential documents and interviewing executives under oath as part of the case. McSweeney has alleged that Bravo and its executives engaged in misconduct during her time on the show, claiming in her lawsuit that she was pressured to relapse into substance abuse for better ratings. This lawsuit, initiated in 2024, also … Read more

Chinese Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei Sentenced to 11 Months After Deportation and Closed-Door Trial

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CHENGDU, China — Lu Siwei, a prominent Chinese rights lawyer who faced international attention for his legal work, has been sentenced to 11 months in prison after a private trial concluded Friday, according to his wife, Zhang Chunxiao. The Chenghua District Court in Chengdu also imposed a 10,000 yuan ($1,370) fine on Lu, who was charged with illegal border crossing. Lu, 52, was apprehended in the Lao capital of Vientiane in July 2023 when attempting to join his family in the United States, despite possessing a valid U.S. visa and Chinese passport. He was detained … Read more

Confidant of Hunter Biden Set to Testify in Closed-Door Interview on Alleged Tax Payments and Art Purchases

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LOS ANGELES, California – Kevin Morris, a close associate of Hunter Biden, is set to testify in a closed-door interview on Thursday as part of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, according to sources familiar with the matter. Morris, an entertainment lawyer based in California, will face a lengthy day of questioning from lawmakers and attorneys on the House Oversight and Judiciary committees. The topics expected to be covered include the payments Morris made to Hunter Biden, purchases of Hunter Biden’s art, and his knowledge of Hunter Biden’s plans to defy congressional subpoenas. … Read more