Jakes

Judge Orders Jake’s Bar to Reveal Payout Details in Drunk Driving Settlement

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A judge in Columbia, South Carolina, has ordered a local bar to reveal the amount of its financial settlement related to a drunk driving lawsuit. The case has drawn attention due to the implications it holds for both businesses and public safety. The lawsuit stems from an incident involving a patron who was allegedly over-served at Jake’s Bar. Following the service, the individual was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in injuries to multiple people. The plaintiff in the case claims that Jake’s Bar failed to adhere to responsible alcohol service standards, which … Read more

Legal Turmoil: Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Alleged Extortion Case Takes a Shocking Turn with Attorney’s Arrest

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New York City attorney Tyrone Blackburn was arrested Wednesday after a claim that he assaulted a messenger who attempted to serve him legal documents. The arrest comes in the midst of a contentious legal battle involving Blackburn’s client, former pastor Duane Youngblood, who faces a defamation lawsuit filed by prominent megachurch leader Bishop T.D. Jakes. Police charged Blackburn following an incident on May 12, where a 66-year-old messenger alleged he was injured after Blackburn drove his car in reverse, striking the messenger’s leg while trying to deliver a civil complaint related to a lawsuit against … Read more

Bishop T.D. Jakes Counters Extortion and Defamation Allegations with Lawsuit Against Former Pastor

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DALLAS, Texas — Bishop T.D. Jakes, the prominent leader of The Potter’s House, a mega-church in Dallas, recently filed a defamation lawsuit following allegations of sexual assault made by former pastor Duane Youngblood. These allegations, which Jakes vehemently denies, surfaced shortly after he suffered a health scare while preaching. The lawsuit, submitted to the Western District Court of Pennsylvania, details the claims against Youngblood, a registered sex offender with a history of criminal behavior involving minors dating back to at least 2002. This filing was a response to accusations from Youngblood who, 40 years ago … Read more