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"Fugitive Who Faked Death Faces Jury in Shocking Rape Trial After Decade-Long Manhunt"

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SALT LAKE CITY — Jury selection commenced on Monday in a high-profile rape trial involving a man accused of evading law enforcement by faking his own death. Nicholas Rossi, who is legally known as Nicholas Alahverdian, faces allegations of raping an ex-girlfriend in September 2008. The trial in Utah is expected to feature opening statements later this week. The woman, referred to in court documents as K.P., became involved with Rossi during the summer of 2008 after connecting on the social media platform MySpace. She subsequently ended the relationship due to his aggressive behavior and … Read more

Universal Music Challenges Anthropic in Court Over Allegations of Faked Evidence in AI Copyright Case

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San Francisco, California – Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company known for its Claude chatbot, faces serious legal challenges as a federal judge demands the firm address allegations of submitting fabricated documents in a copyright lawsuit. The legal battle erupted in October 2023 when music publishers, including Universal Music Group, Concord, and ABKCO, filed a lawsuit against Anthropic. They claim the firm unlawfully incorporated lyrics from more than 500 songs into its AI model, enabling Claude to generate copyrighted material when prompted, such as excerpts from Don McLean’s iconic song “American Pie.” At a recent court … Read more