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Jay-Z’s Lawyer Calls for Dismissal of “Frivolous” Rape Lawsuit Amid Accuser’s Inconsistencies

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A legal representative is advocating for the dismissal of a rape lawsuit deemed “frivolous” against the American rapper, Jay-Z. This follows after the accuser admitted to inconsistencies in her claims. The controversy stems from an allegation that accuses Jay-Z and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and assaulting a 13-year-old girl at a post-MTV Video Music Awards party in 2000. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, has countered these accusations, describing the lawsuit as a ploy to extort money and fame from him. In a defense statement, he emphasized his innocence and predicted the imminent failure … Read more

Minnesota Lawyer Suspended for 40 Days Following Barrage of Frivolous Motions in Custody Case

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended attorney Richard Stephen Langree for 40 days, rejecting his claims of widespread corruption and unethical behavior among those overseeing his disciplinary proceedings. Langree, formerly a public defender in California, has been practicing law in Minnesota since 1993, focusing on family law and child-protection cases. The suspension arises from Langree’s conduct in a lengthy child custody dispute, originally part of a 2010 divorce case. In 2018, the father involved hired Langree to request changes to child support and custody terms. Over the course of the legal … Read more

Vancouver Lawyer Resigns License Following Frivolous Lawsuit with Pseudolegal Undertones

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VANCOUVER, Canada — A lawyer in Vancouver has resigned her license to practice law after filing a frivolous lawsuit filled with pseudolegal elements, according to the Law Society of B.C. Naomi Arbabi voluntarily gave up her license, which had been under interim suspension since December. The law society stated that her resignation does not automatically end any ongoing investigations into her actions. However, the details of investigations remain confidential unless they result in a citation or consent agreement. Earlier this year, Arbabi’s lawsuit against her neighbor, Colleen McLelland, was dismissed. Arbabi had accused McLelland of … Read more

Attorneys Facing Disciplinary Proceedings for Involvement in Frivolous Election Fraud Claims and False Representations

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Three lawyers who were involved in former President Donald Trump’s attempts to challenge the 2020 election results are now facing disciplinary proceedings from the D.C. Bar. Sidney Powell, Howard Kleinhendler, and George T. Conway III are accused of filing “egregiously false claims” about election fraud and violating professional ethics. Powell, who gained notoriety for her involvement in Trump’s failed legal campaign to overturn Joe Biden’s victories in swing states, dubbed her efforts the “Kraken” lawsuits. After her time with Powell, she later represented several defendants associated with the January 6th Capitol insurrection. … Read more