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Republican-Appointed Judge Condemns Efforts to Downplay Capitol Riot as Threat to Nation

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican-appointed judge in Washington, D.C. issued a stern warning as he sentenced a North Carolina man for his involvement in the U.S. Capitol riot, highlighting the dangerous consequences of portraying the mob of Donald Trump’s supporters as heroes and downplaying the violence that transpired on January 6, 2021. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth condemned the depiction of the riot defendants as “political prisoners” and criticized attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the justice system in punishing those who broke the law during the Capitol invasion. Lamberth, an appointee of President Ronald … Read more

Judge Rules Lawsuit Against Lizzo by Former Dancers Will Move Forward

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LOS ANGELES — A judge denied Lizzo’s request to dismiss the lawsuit filed by three of her former dancers, signaling that the legal battle will proceed. Judge Mark H. Epstein ruled that Lizzo’s argument for dismissal did not entirely align with the case, although certain aspects of her defense did. The ruling was made in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The judge did, however, dismiss some of the accusations made by the plaintiffs against Lizzo and her team, including allegations of fat-shaming by the singer. Epstein also stated that requiring dancers to pose nude for … Read more

Explosive Courtroom Drama: Alina Habba Shocks With Angry Outburst Towards Judge, Says E. Jean Carroll’s Lawyer

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NEW YORK — The lawyer for E. Jean Carroll, the woman who has accused former President Donald Trump of sexual assault, described a tense courtroom scene in a recent hearing. Alina Habba, Carroll’s lawyer, recounted how emotions ran high as she argued for the case to proceed against the former president. Habba described the experience as “nerve-racking” as she found herself engaged in a heated exchange with the judge. The hearing took place in a federal courthouse in New York City. Habba passionately argued that Trump should not be granted immunity from Carroll’s defamation lawsuit. … Read more

Lizzo to Face Trial as Judge Refuses to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit by Former Dancers

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Los Angeles, California – A lawsuit filed by three former dancers against Grammy-winning artist Lizzo will proceed after a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied the singer’s request to dismiss the case. The lawsuit alleges racial discrimination, sexual harassment, fat-shaming, and other offenses against Lizzo. Despite the judge dismissing some claims, the dancers’ lawyer, Ron Zambrano, hailed the ruling as a victory, emphasizing that it sends a strong message that even celebrities are not immune to reprehensible conduct. Lizzo, known for her empowering messages of self-love and body positivity, vehemently denied all the accusations, … Read more