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Vin Diesel Fights Back: Urges Court to Dismiss Former Assistant’s Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, CA – Actor Vin Diesel is seeking to have a lawsuit filed by his former assistant dismissed. The assistant, identified as Samantha Martin, alleges that she was subjected to abuse and a hostile work environment during her employment with Diesel. Martin claims that Diesel was verbally abusive, making demeaning and derogatory comments towards her. She also alleges that she was subjected to unwanted touching and that Diesel created a hostile work environment by fostering a culture of fear and intimidation. Diesel’s legal team has filed a motion requesting that the lawsuit be thrown … Read more

Apple Loses Bid to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit Over AirTag Stalking Claims

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SAN FRANCISCO, California — A class action lawsuit against Apple over the alleged use of its AirTags for stalking purposes will proceed, as a judge in California has denied Apple’s request to dismiss the case. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the AirTags, which are priced at $29, have become a favored tool for stalkers and abusers. They argue that Apple rushed the product to market without sufficient safeguards to prevent its misuse for stalking. The lawsuit, initially filed in December 2022, accuses Apple of negligence and product liability. The plaintiffs assert that the … Read more

Alec Baldwin Fights to Dismiss Grand Jury Indictment in Fatal Cinematographer Shooting on ‘Rust’ Set

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Santa Fe, New Mexico – Defense attorneys representing actor Alec Baldwin are seeking to have a grand jury indictment against him dismissed in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie “Rust”. The incident, which occurred on October 21, 2021, led to Baldwin being charged with involuntary manslaughter earlier this year. Baldwin’s lawyers argue that the prosecution unfairly influenced the grand jury proceedings, diverting attention away from evidence and witnesses that could potentially exonerate the actor. They claim that this prevented the jury from hearing testimony from director Joel … Read more

Actor Alec Baldwin’s Lawyers File Motion to Dismiss Manslaughter Charges in ‘Rust’ Shooting, Citing Prosecutorial Misconduct

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – Lawyers representing actor Alec Baldwin have filed a motion to dismiss manslaughter charges against him in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the filming of the movie “Rust.” The motion alleges prosecutorial misconduct and seeks to terminate the trial set for July 10. Baldwin’s defense lawyers argue that the charges against him are an abuse of the system and a violation of his rights. They claim that prosecutors have dragged Baldwin through a cesspool of improprieties and have failed to present exculpatory evidence to the grand jury. … Read more