Dismisses

Federal Judge Dismisses Ex-County Clerk’s Lawsuit to Block Prosecution in State Court

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A federal judge has dismissed a case filed by former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who sought to prevent District Attorney Dan Rubinstein from prosecuting her in state court. The decision comes just a month before Peters’ criminal trial is scheduled to begin. In her civil lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Denver, Peters claimed that Rubinstein, along with Colorado Attorney General Jena Griswold and U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland, violated her constitutional rights by investigating and charging her with alleged crimes. The lawsuit also requested a preliminary injunction to halt … Read more

Georgia Judge Dismisses Challenge Against Lt. Governor, Plaintiffs Plan Appeal to Supreme Court

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ATLANTA, Georgia — Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor, Burt Jones, successfully defended himself against a legal challenge that aimed to disqualify him from office. The challenge, which was described by a judge as “far-fetched,” alleged that Jones had violated his oath and engaged in insurrection. The plaintiffs, who filed the 47-page challenge, claimed that Jones had forfeited his right to hold public office. Jones, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has faced scrutiny for his actions following the 2020 election. He served as a pro-Trump elector and organized legislative hearings that promoted conspiracy theories about … Read more

Illinois Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing French Montana of Copyright Infringement

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CHICAGO, IL – A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit accusing French Montana of copyright infringement. Eddie Lee Richardson, also known as Hotwire The Producer, had claimed that French Montana’s hit song “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’” illegally sampled from his instrumental track “Hood Pushin’ Weight.” However, Judge Nancy L. Maldonado ruled that the similarities between the two songs were not enough to establish copyright infringement. In her ruling, Judge Maldonado emphasized that the dismissal was a “technical win” for French Montana and should not be seen as a substantive victory. She expressed sympathy … Read more

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Approval of Marijuana Dispensary in McLean County

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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A judge in McLean County has dismissed a lawsuit against the Town of Normal over the approval of a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary. The lawsuit, filed by former Normal Town Council member Jeff Fritzen, alleged that the town had violated its own ordinance in granting the permit for the High Haven Dispensary near a busy intersection. Fritzen, a vocal opponent of recreational marijuana use, argued that the town’s ordinance required the business to wait a year before reapplying for the permit unless new evidence was presented to the mayor … Read more