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City Lawyers Motion to Dismiss Family’s Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting, Claiming Officers Acted Appropriately

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Lansing, Michigan – The city is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Romero, who was fatally shot by police officers in December. The city’s attorneys submitted a motion and brief in federal court, arguing that the claims made in the lawsuit are baseless and that the officers are protected by qualified immunity. They further contend that the family has failed to demonstrate a violation of the Fourth Amendment, which safeguards against excessive force and unlawful searches and seizures. The incident unfolded on December 1, when police officers responded to … Read more

Georgia Judge Refuses to Dismiss Dwight Howard Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Orders Sealing of Explicit Text Messages

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Atlanta, Georgia – A judge in Gwinnett County has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Dwight Howard, a former NBA player, of sexual assault and battery. The motion was filed by Howard’s lawyers, but Chief Judge Carla E. Brown ruled against it. Additionally, Judge Brown sealed an exhibit that Howard’s lawyers claimed contained explicit text messages. In the lawsuit, filed in July 2023 by Stephen Harper, it is alleged that Howard sexually assaulted Harper at his residence in Georgia on July 19, 2021. Harper also accused Howard of intentionally inflicting emotional distress and … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Denied Request to Dismiss Charges, Criminal Trial Set to Begin in April

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal trial is set to begin on April 15 after a judge denied his request to dismiss charges. Paxton has been facing nearly 9-year-old charges of felony securities fraud and has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. Paxton argued that his constitutional right to a speedy trial had been violated and sought to have the case dismissed. However, Judge Andrea Beall of the 185th District Court ruled against Paxton after brief arguments during a pretrial hearing in Houston. The attorney general was indicted on two counts of … Read more

Lizzo to Face Trial as Judge Refuses to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit by Former Dancers

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Los Angeles, California – A lawsuit filed by three former dancers against Grammy-winning artist Lizzo will proceed after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied the singer’s request to dismiss the case. The lawsuit alleges racial discrimination, sexual harassment, fat-shaming, and other offenses against Lizzo. Despite the judge dismissing some claims, the dancers’ lawyer, Ron Zambrano, hailed the ruling as a victory, emphasizing that it sends a strong message that even celebrities are not immune to reprehensible conduct. Lizzo, known for her empowering messages of self-love and body positivity, vehemently denied all the accusations, … Read more