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Federal Judge Safeguards North Carolina Supreme Court Election Results, Upholds Justice Riggs’ Victory Amid Controversy

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has intervened in North Carolina’s Supreme Court election, ordering the state’s election board not to discard any ballots cast ahead of a closely contested race. The decision comes as Democratic Justice Allison Riggs seeks to secure her electoral win amid challenges from Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin. Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Myers made his ruling on Monday, affirming that Griffin, who is behind by 734 votes, cannot alter electoral rules retrospectively to affect the outcome. Myers emphasized the integrity of voters’ rights, indicating that the federal Constitution does not … Read more

Trump Administration Pushes to Dismiss Federal Challenge Against Mifepristone Access Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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Washington — The Justice Department on Monday called on a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit aiming to challenge the expansion of access to the abortion pill mifepristone. This lawsuit, initiated by Missouri, Idaho, and Kansas, takes issue with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory changes concerning the medication, which is commonly used to terminate early pregnancies. In a filing submitted to the U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas, Justice Department lawyers argued that the states lack the right to pursue this case in the specified jurisdiction. The administration is supporting a request made … Read more

Sean "Diddy" Combs Faces Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Amidst Allegations of Decades-Long Abuse

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NEW YORK — Jury selection began Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, marking a significant moment in the hip-hop mogul’s contentious career. Opening statements and witness testimony are anticipated next week, with the trial expected to last at least eight weeks. During the selection process, multiple potential jurors were briefed on the charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy against Combs by Judge Arun Subramanian. He reminded jurors that Combs has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Combs, 55, appeared in court wearing a sweater over … Read more

Diddy Faces a Defining Moment: Jury Selection Begins in High-Stakes Federal Sex Trafficking Trial

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New York City—Sean “Diddy” Combs stands at a pivotal moment in his career as jury selection begins Monday for his federal sex trafficking trial. Since his arrest at a Manhattan hotel in September, Combs has seen his once-stellar reputation as a hip-hop mogul crumble, following allegations that he manipulated and coerced women to satisfy his sexual desires. Federal prosecutors have leveled serious charges against the 55-year-old, asserting that he has engaged in abusive behaviors over decades. According to the indictment, Combs allegedly organized events referred to as “freak offs,” where he compelled women to have … Read more