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Court Upholds $5 Million Civil Judgment Against President-Elect Trump in E. Jean Carroll Case

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NEW YORK — A federal appeals court has affirmed a $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll. The jury had previously found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll in the 1990s and subsequently defaming her after she publicly came forward with her accusations. Despite Trump’s denial of these allegations and his argument on appeal that the verdict was excessive, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals maintained that the evidence and court proceedings were justly handled, dismissing Trump’s request for a reversal of the decision. “We conclude that … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Assistant AG Webster, Upholds Law License Amid Election Lawsuit Controversy

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster by dismissing a lawsuit that aimed to strip him of his law license. This lawsuit accused Webster and Attorney General Ken Paxton of misconduct related to their challenge of the 2020 presidential election results. In its decision, the court concurred with an earlier judgment by a Williamson County district judge, asserting that removing Webster’s license would infringe on the Texas Constitution’s separation of powers doctrine. The district court’s ruling was initially overturned by the Eighth Court of Appeals … Read more

Texas Supreme Court Rules Woman Can Submit Alleged Child Pornography Video to FBI Prior to Discovery in Legal Battle

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Austin, Texas — In a significant legal development, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a woman involved in litigation can deliver a video allegedly depicting child pornography directly to the FBI without first having to disclose it during legal discovery procedures. This decision reverses a lower court ruling which would have compelled her to present the evidence in court before involving federal investigators. The ruling centers on a lawsuit initiated by Magdoline Hatoum, a woman suing a Houston attorney. Hatoum claims she possesses video material critical for her case that also potentially involves child … Read more

Buffalo’s Housing Court Welcomes New Judge, Phillip Dabney Jr., Amid Renewed Focus on Lead Violations and Community Engagement

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Buffalo, N.Y. — Following weeks of anticipation, Phillip Dabney Jr. has officially been appointed the new judge of Buffalo City Court’s Housing Court. Judge Dabney, 55, brings substantial experience, having served as a temporary judge in Housing Court multiple times earlier this year, an experience he and others feel have well-prepared him for his new role. Judge Kevin Carter, from the Eighth Judicial District, shared high praise for Dabney’s earlier assignments in Housing Court. He highlighted Dabney’s serious approach and eagerness for the position, both of which played a key part in determining the recent … Read more