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Judge Slams Downplaying of Jan. 6 Insurrection and Condemns Effort to Elevate Rioters to ‘Hostages’

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Washington, D.C. – D.C. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth recently condemned the attempt to downplay the January 6, 2021, insurrection during the sentencing of a participant convicted of multiple crimes. Judge Lamberth expressed his outrage at the effort to elevate the rioters to the status of “hostages,” emphasizing that such actions should not be normalized. This is not the first time Judge Lamberth has spoken out against the attempt to rewrite history surrounding the events of that day. In a previous sentencing memo, he called the insurrection a riot and emphasized the lasting trauma it … Read more

German Human Rights Lawyers Launch Effort to Halt Arms Exports to Israel amidst Genocide Allegations in Gaza

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Berlin, Germany – Seven human rights lawyers in Berlin have filed a motion to halt Germany’s arms exports to Israel. The lawyers allege that the German government is complicit in the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to supply Israel with weapons. This initiative has gained support from multiple non-governmental organizations, including the European Support Legal Center, Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy, and Law for Palestine. It falls under the Justice and Accountability for Palestine Initiative. The lawyers’ motion is based on recent developments in international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) and … Read more

Former MediaLink Chief Michael Kassan Fires Back at UTA’s ‘Smear’ Effort, Citing ‘Broken Promises’

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – United Talent Agency (UTA) has made amendments to its lawsuit against former MediaLink chief Michael Kassan, shifting its initial claims to arbitration. The lawsuit now includes new details of allegations of financial mismanagement against Kassan, who has denounced the litigation as a “smear” effort. UTA claims that Kassan blurred the lines between personal and business expenses during his time with the company, which acquired MediaLink for $125 million in December 2021. Although several claims have been dropped, UTA still accuses Kassan of threatening to breach the noncompete clause in his contract. … Read more

California Politicians Launch Bipartisan Effort to Tackle Retail Theft and Car Break-Ins

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Sacramento, California – California’s politicians are introducing a series of anti-crime bills in the early days of the legislative session, aiming to combat the perception that Democrats are “soft on crime”. This effort coincides with the 2024 election campaign and a growing public concern about lawlessness. Car break-ins and thefts have long plagued California cities, with Oakland experiencing an alarming rate of one car stolen for every 30 residents last year. In a rare moment of bipartisanship, Democratic Senator Scott Wiener from San Francisco and Republican Senator Brian Jones from San Diego are supporting a … Read more