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Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from Virginia Ballots in 2024

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Alexandria, VA – A federal judge has dismissed a civil action lawsuit filed in Virginia seeking to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballots in 2024. The lawsuit, filed on December 18, 2023, argued that Trump was ineligible to run for federal office based on his alleged engagement in insurrection against the United States after the 2020 presidential election. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued an opinion on December 29, 2023, dismissing the case on the grounds of lacking subject-matter jurisdiction. The judge stated that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate how … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Amid Supreme Court’s Pending Ruling on A Similar Case

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CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has been postponed as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a similar case in Indiana. The trial, originally scheduled for April, has been rescheduled to begin on October 8, according to U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He warned prosecutors that proceeding with the trial before the Supreme Court’s ruling could result in a retrial. Madigan, seated at the defense table, consented to the delay. Madigan is one of several individuals facing public corruption charges in Chicago who have requested that their cases be put on … Read more

Federal Court to Rehear $111 Million Lawsuit Against St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates

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MINNEAPOLIS – A federal court case that awarded a former St. Cloud State University student over $111 million due to permanent leg damage is set to go to trial again. St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, the defendant in the case, has filed a motion for a new trial regarding non-economic damages. They claim there were errors in the evidence presented, attorney misconduct, and that the jury’s verdict was excessive and motivated by passion and prejudice. Anuj Thapa, the student who sued St. Cloud Orthopedic Associates, declined an offer to reduce the previous jury award of non-economic … Read more