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Jury Orders Attorney Mark Geragos to Pay $100,000 in Nike Extortion Case, Sparking Controversy Over Trial Conduct

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LOS ANGELES — A jury in Los Angeles County awarded $100,000 to Gary Franklin in a lawsuit against prominent attorney Mark Geragos, who was accused of participating in a scheme to extort Nike in 2018. The case centered around allegations that Geragos and the now-disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti undermined a $1.5 million settlement that Franklin was entitled to receive for his youth basketball program. Franklin, who ran a Los Angeles-based organization, claimed Geragos and Avenatti derailed his negotiations with Nike by demanding separate payments without his knowledge. While Geragos has denied any illegal actions or … Read more

Florida Judge’s Arrest for DUI and Drug Charges Sparks Questions About Judicial Integrity and Conduct

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Stuart, Florida — The integrity of the judicial system is under scrutiny following the arrest of former 19th Judicial Circuit Judge Brett M. Waronicki, who faces charges of driving under the influence and drug possession. His arrest on April 23 raised concerns about the standards expected of those in judicial positions tasked with interpreting the law. Waronicki, 46, was pulled over while driving an F-150 truck, where two other individuals were apprehended for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. An informant described Waronicki and a colleague as frequent party-goers, suggesting they engaged in substance abuse. … Read more