Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Faces Federal Mortgage Trial for Allegedly Lying on Applications

Greenbelt, Maryland – Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s federal mortgage trial is set to begin on Tuesday with jury selection. Mosby is facing accusations of lying on mortgage applications for two vacation homes in Florida to obtain a lower interest rate. The trial will commence with opening statements on Thursday, January 18. This comes after Mosby was found guilty of perjury in a separate case last November. Earlier this month, a judge made some important decisions regarding the upcoming mortgage fraud trial. Mosby’s defense argued that the banks did not alter the loan … Read more

Proposed Merger Between Albertsons and Kroger Faces Legal Opposition as Washington Attorney General Files Lawsuit

BOISE, Idaho – The planned merger between Albertsons, a grocery based in Boise, and Kroger, headquartered in Cincinnati, is facing obstacles. On Monday, Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson took legal action and filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court to prevent the proposed merger. Ferguson argues that if the two biggest supermarket companies in Washington combine, it would limit consumer shopping choices and eliminate crucial competition that helps keep grocery prices low. Kroger and Albertsons are currently the second and fourth largest supermarket operators in the United States, respectively, with a combined workforce of … Read more

Audacy Faces Impending Bankruptcy as Debt Woes Mount

Houston, TX – Audacy, one of the largest radio owners, is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy protection, as it struggles to pay back its $2 billion debt. The Wall Street Journal highlighted the radio broadcaster’s ongoing financial losses, with a reported loss of $281.7 million in the third quarter of 2023. This potential bankruptcy filing follows a 2017 merger with CBS Radio, which burdened Audacy with $1.5 billion in debt. In California, the Franciscan Friars have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing nearly 100 sexual-abuse lawsuits. These lawsuits, mostly filed within the past … Read more

Former Palm Beach Gardens Police Officer Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Abuse of Power: Victim Seeks Justice

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – A former police officer in Palm Beach Gardens is facing a lawsuit alleging misconduct during his time in the force. The lawsuit was recently filed by an unidentified individual, seeking justice for alleged mistreatment by the officer. The case raises questions about the actions and accountability of law enforcement officers in the city. According to the plaintiff, the former officer engaged in improper conduct during an encounter. The specifics of the incident have not been disclosed, but the lawsuit claims that the officer’s actions violated the individual’s rights. The plaintiff … Read more