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Chippewa Falls Man Faces Multiple Gun Charges in Federal Indictment

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MADISON, Wis. — A Chippewa Falls man faces multiple charges following his indictment by a federal grand jury in the Western District of Wisconsin. Michael Raskie Jr., 42, is accused of firearm possession as a convicted felon, along with possessing unregistered silencers. The indictment details that Raskie allegedly possessed the firearms and silencers on January 14 of this year. His case came to the attention of law enforcement through a collaboration involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Madison Crime Gun Taskforce, the Lake Hallie Police Department, and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s … Read more

Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s $63.5 Million Jury Award Appeal Falls Short

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Miami, Florida – Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has encountered a setback in his legal battles, as an appeals court recently upheld a $63.5 million jury verdict against him. This verdict arose from a lawsuit involving developer Francisco “Pepe” Diaz and alleged misconduct relating to a South Beach project. The lawsuit centered on claims that Carollo improperly interfered with Diaz’s development agreement, which was intended to revitalize a section of the neighborhood. Jurors determined that Carollo’s actions were not only excessive but also damaging to Diaz’s business interests. This verdict has been described as one of … Read more

Karnataka Advocate Falls Victim to Elaborate Trump Hotel Investment Scam, Losing Nearly ₹6 Lakh

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Haveri, India — A 38-year-old advocate in Karnataka fell victim to a sophisticated scam that involved cybercriminals duping him of approximately ₹6 lakh through a fake investment opportunity. The scammers lured him into investing in a fraudulent scheme centered on Trump Hotels, promising substantial returns on his contributions. The scheme utilized an AI-generated video featuring a digital representation of former U.S. President Donald Trump, effectively captivating the lawyer’s attention. Following his discovery of this investment opportunity on YouTube in January, he engaged with the content, which directed him to download a mobile application that appeared … Read more

Utah Introduces Stricter AI Chatbot Regulations After Consumer’s Promised Payout Falls Through

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — As the push for technological advancement burgeons, Utah has introduced new regulations aimed at taming the widespread integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer interactions. These regulatory measures primarily focus on managing AI chatbots and their rapidly expanding role in day-to-day transactions. The issue came into the limelight following the ordeal of Robert Brown, whose encounter with an AI chatbot when his air conditioning unit broke down highlighted potential pitfalls. After his warranty company’s chatbot falsely promised a $3,000 payout, Brown’s subsequent difficulties revealed the chatbot’s malfunction due to programming … Read more