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Judge Allows Wrongful Death Lawsuit to Proceed Against Social Media Platforms in Wake of Buffalo Mass Shooting

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A judge in New York state has denied a motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed against several social media platforms for their alleged contribution to the radicalization of Payton Gendron, the gunman responsible for a mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store in 2022. The judge’s decision allows the lawsuit to move forward, according to court documents. Erie County Supreme Court Justice Paula Feroleto stated that the complaint sufficiently pleads viable causes of action at this stage of the litigation. The plaintiffs argue that social media companies like Meta, Alphabet, … Read more

Federal Judge Questions Use of Presidential Records Act in Trump’s Classified Documents Case

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MIAMI, Florida – Federal Judge Aileen Cannon has issued an order for lawyers to submit instructions for a trial jury in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case. This decision highlights the ongoing debate over whether Trump had the authority to withhold documents from his White House, which could shape the outcome of the trial. What makes Cannon’s request unusual is her inclusion of the Presidential Records Act (PRA) in the trial. This unexpected move has left legal experts confused about her intentions. It appears that Cannon wants the attorneys involved to consider how the … Read more

Judge Allows Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen to Testify in Criminal Hush Money Trial Involving Former President Trump

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s upcoming criminal hush money trial in New York will feature testimonies from adult film actress Stormy Daniels and his former lawyer Michael Cohen, according to a ruling by Judge Juan Merchan on Monday. The judge denied Trump’s legal team’s request to exclude their testimonies. Both Daniels and Cohen have alleged that Trump paid Daniels hush money to conceal a sexual encounter they had before the 2016 presidential election. The trial, which was originally scheduled to begin on March 25 but has been delayed until at least mid-April, … Read more

California Prison Deemed ‘Rape Club’ Requires Unbiased Oversight, Judge Rules

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As a result of a recent ruling, a California prison facility known as the “rape club” will now be subject to oversight to address the reported sexual assaults and harassment within its walls. The ruling was made by a judge in the city of Sacramento, bringing attention to the urgent need for improved safety measures in the state’s correctional institutions. The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed against the Donovan Correctional Facility, located in San Diego County, alleging a rampant culture of sexual violence. The facility, which houses more than 3,800 inmates, has been … Read more