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Bishop T.D. Jakes Counters Extortion and Defamation Allegations with Lawsuit Against Former Pastor

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DALLAS, Texas — Bishop T.D. Jakes, the prominent leader of The Potter’s House, a mega-church in Dallas, recently filed a defamation lawsuit following allegations of sexual assault made by former pastor Duane Youngblood. These allegations, which Jakes vehemently denies, surfaced shortly after he suffered a health scare while preaching. The lawsuit, submitted to the Western District Court of Pennsylvania, details the claims against Youngblood, a registered sex offender with a history of criminal behavior involving minors dating back to at least 2002. This filing was a response to accusations from Youngblood who, 40 years ago … Read more

Conor McGregor Counters Rape Allegations in Court, Claims Encounter Was Consensual and “Energetic”

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Dublin, Ireland — In a heated courtroom scene, Conor McGregor vehemently denied allegations of sexual assault, describing the claims as “full of lies” during his testimony. The accusations stem from an incident on December 9, 2018, at Dublin’s Beacon Hotel, where McGregor admitted to having “athletic” and “vigorous” consensual sex with the accuser, Nikita Hand. McGregor recounted the events, suggesting that any bruises on Ms. Hand could have been from a fall into a bathtub the same day or from her activities the night before. He was adamant that he was not the cause of … Read more

Sotheby’s Sues NYC Art Dealer for $2 Million, Alleging Payment Default; Dealer Counters with Fraud Claims

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New York — A high-profile legal battle is unfolding as Sotheby’s, the prestigious auction house, has filed a lawsuit against prominent New York art dealer Anatole Shagalov and his company, Nature Morte, alleging failure to pay $2 million for a painting purchased at auction. The case, filed in Manhattan, raises questions about the responsibilities and ethical standards within the bustling art market of New York City. The painting in question, a vibrant piece by the talented artist Keith Haring, was won by Shagalov at a 2017 auction. According to court documents, Shagalov agreed to a … Read more

Becky Hammon Counters Former Player’s Bullying Claims Amid Legal Battle

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Las Vegas, NV — In a post-game press conference following the Las Vegas Aces’ 87-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, Aces head coach Becky Hammon addressed allegations leveled against her and the organization by former player Dearica Hamby. Hammon, now coaching the player who accused her and the team of significant misconduct, explicitly refuted the claims of bullying and discrimination. Hammon, expressing a strong disagreement with Hamby’s accusations, stated, “It just didn’t happen — the bullying. I spoke with her every day. If she wanted to practice, she practiced. If she didn’t, she didn’t. … Read more