Decades

Longtime Lancaster County Judge Laurie Yardley Announces Retirement After Three Decades of Service

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LINCOLN, Neb. — Judge Laurie Yardley of the Lancaster County Court has announced her retirement, effective August 1, after three decades of service. In her retirement notice, she expressed gratitude for the privilege of serving the citizens of Lancaster County and emphasized her commitment to the administration of justice throughout her career. Yardley has been a pivotal figure in the Lancaster County judiciary since her appointment in 1995. Her peers recognized her contributions to the legal field, naming her a Fellow of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. This honor acknowledges individuals of outstanding integrity and … Read more

Arkansas Journalist Dale Ellis Shares Insights from the Federal Courthouse: A Career Spanning Decades in Reporting

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Dale Ellis covers federal courthouse proceedings in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he reports on significant criminal and civil issues affecting residents. He has been with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since January 2018, initially based in Pine Bluff before shifting to his current focus in January 2021. Ellis began his journalism career in 1998 at the Heber Springs Sun-Times, where he served as both a reporter and columnist. He has extensive experience in various capacities, having held the position of managing editor at the Searcy Daily Citizen and the Wynne Progress. His background also includes work in … Read more

"Diddy in the Hot Seat: First Witnesses Testify in High-Stakes Racketeering Trial Accusing Music Mogul of Decades of Abuse"

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In Manhattan, the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs commenced Monday, with the first witnesses testifying against the prominent music figure. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs transformed his hip-hop empire into a criminal enterprise that coerced women into fulfilling his sexual demands over two decades. Combs faces serious charges, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, as well as two counts related to transporting individuals for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. The accusations are said to extend from roughly 2004 to 2024, with additional charges introduced … Read more

Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict in New York: 40 Women Triumph Over Decades of Abuse by Filmmaker James Toback

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New York, NY — A jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual misconduct spanning 35 years, according to their legal representatives. The verdict is one of the largest jury awards of its kind since the rise of the #MeToo movement and stands as a significant historical ruling in New York. The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following the introduction of New York state’s Adult Survivors Act, which allowed individuals to pursue legal action for past sexual offenses that may … Read more